[Races]

CHARACTER RACES

HUMAN

            Humans are a relatively young race in the world of Gen, having reached a state of generally peaceable existence only a few thousand years ago. Since then however, the rabid human tendencies and thirst for knowledge, discovery and power, have led them down roads left virtually unexplored by some the older races. Humans come in all shapes and sizes, sometimes petty and cruel, but usually generous and peacefully. Only the Midendor Barbarian tribes stand aloof from their kindred; despising the other races as freaks and weaklings. Often looking down upon the other men of the world in the same way, they have allied themselves with the Ichtari and the Rokthal in order to achieve the power to conquer and crush the weaker races beneath their boots.

LANGUAGES KNOWN

Common

General Physical Make-up (players are not limited to this list)

HEIGHT RANGE	WEIGHT RANGE	SKIN TONE	EYE COLOR	HAIR COLOR	AVERAGE LIFESPAN
4’8” - 6’2”	90 - 340 lbs	White, Tan, Brown, Black	Blue, Green, Brown, Grey	Blonde, Black, Grey, White, Brown, Red	Approx. 60 years. Culturally Considered Adult at 16.

DWARF

            Dwarves are clannish and secretive in their own communities and can be mistrustful of the other races. However the dwarves have a flourishing trade system with many human settlements; selling finely crafted wares, weapons, and devices in trade for foodstuffs and supplies. Dwarves are also accomplished architects, and many of the grand features that were the great wonder of the city of Genoa were of dwarf design. Dwarvish craftsmanship and iron work is well known amongst all the races, for they are a strong and hardy folk, especially behind a forge; almost all warriors clamor for gear of war made by dwarven smiths. Equally sought however, is the dwarven skill on the battlefield, either with a heavy axe in hand or with a clever trap or devilish device to confound an enemy.

LANGUAGES KNOWN

Common, Dwarvish

General Physical Make-up (players are not limited to this list)

HEIGHT RANGE	WEIGHT RANGE	SKIN TONE	EYE COLOR	HAIR COLOR	AVERAGE LIFESPAN
3’6” - 4’8”	80 - 130 lbs	Tan, Brown, Black, Grey	Black, Brown, Grey,	Brown, Black, Red	Approx. 200 years. Culturally Considered Adult at 40.

HIGH ELF

            High elves tend towards the use of magic and abilities that are shunned by their woodland kin. Although all elves are generally kind hearted and friendly, since the 'Collapse' the These Elven folk have begun to focus on developing their arcane abilities and have become increasingly separatist and isolated from the other races. The High Elves' careful study of the difficult and mysterious arcane secrets have granted them special perceptions of the world around them, and they are able to detect subtleties of word and action that are frequently missed by others. The few arcane elves that interact with the other races are often seen as merchant trade-masters, or are hired to work their abilities by enhancing items with magical properties.

LANGUAGES KNOWN

Common, Elvish

General Physical Make-up (players are not limited to this list)

HEIGHT RANGE	WEIGHT RANGE	SKIN TONE	EYE COLOR	HAIR COLOR	AVERAGE LIFESPAN
5’5” - 6’4”	80 - 150 lbs	White, Tan, Mocha, Brown	Blue, Green, Brown, Grey	White, Silver, Blonde, Brown, Black	Approx. 400 years. Culturally Considered Adult at 50.

WOOD ELF

            Prolific archers and huntsmen, the wood elves are a quiet community who dedicate themselves to the protection and study of their forest home. While gifted in the use of some magic, they do not pursue their arcane abilities like their High Elf cousins. Instead the Woody folk focus on the abilities that let them commune with the spirits of nature for healing and peace. Often hired as guides and hunters, the Woodland folk have a prosperous and happy relationship with many of the other races of Gen. Although, some few Woodland folk are also well known as thieves and masters of the slight-of-hand, as the life in their forest home has given them a fine sense of stealth and perception.

LANGUAGES KNOWN

Common, Elvish

General Physical Make-up (players are not limited to this list)

HEIGHT RANGE	WEIGHT RANGE	SKIN TONE	EYE COLOR	HAIR COLOR	AVERAGE LIFESPAN
4’8” - 5’8”	70 - 130 lbs	Tan, Brown, Cream, White	Blue, Green, Brown, Grey	Brown, Black, Dirty Blonde	Approx. 320 years. Culturally Considered Adult at 50.

SITHIK

            The oldest race of Gen, little is known of the division of the Sithik and Icthari peoples. The Sithik are generally peaceful and contemplative race who believe that the cosmos require a certain balance to remain in order and they exist to help sustain that order. The peaceful nature of the Sithik, and their yearnings to maintain balance, cause them to generally deplore violence, and so it is rare, though not unheard of, to see one using weapons more potent than their own well trained hands. The Icthari on the other hand are castaways; despising the cautious and disciplined ways of their cousins; they have dedicated themselves to sowing chaos in the world and desiring power only for themselves. They have allied themselves with the Rok’thal in order to gain access to the unlimited powers of the elemental plane, with the hope of unleashing those powers against the world and their hated kin.

LANGUAGES KNOWN

Common, Slyth

General Physical Make-up (players are not limited to this list)

HEIGHT RANGE	WEIGHT RANGE	SKIN TONE	EYE COLOR	SCALE COLOR	AVERAGE LIFESPAN
5’9” - 7’2”	150 - 320 lbs		Black, Red, White, Yellow	Green, Orange, Yellow, Red, Brown, Blue, Black	Approx. 80 years. Culturally Considered Adult at 15.

GNOLL

            These often mistrusted and misunderstood dog-like humanoids stand only a little shorter than men, and slightly taller than the dwarves. Their feral appearance often inspires terror in those around them, although they are naturally calm and peaceable preferring a quiet agrarian lifestyle in their native swamps. The Gnolls are fearsome warriors and cunning tacticians when provoked. Their burly size and feline agility give them a strength and mobility on the battlefield that is difficult to match. They are most often seen outside their homelands as caravan guards or hired as mercenaries.

LANGUAGES KNOWN

Common, Gnocian

General Physical Make-up (players are not limited to this list)

HEIGHT RANGE	WEIGHT RANGE	SKIN TONE	EYE COLOR	FUR COLOR	AVERAGE LIFESPAN
4’0” - 5’4”	80 - 140 lbs	Black, Brown, Pink	Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Amber, Yellow	Brown, Red, Black, Tan, Yellow, White, Grey	Approx. 50 years. Culturally Considered Adult at 8.