Hyur

Thousands of years ago, the Hyur spread across the land in a great migration from the east. They made their homes wherever they could set their footing. Some took to the mountains, while others found a foot hold in any city which would accept them. Today the Hyur are one of the most populous races in the world.

Of Average Build

The Hyur are a race of average sized humanoids whom one may view as an average group of people, lacking distinguishing features such as pointed ears, immense size or horns. Over time Hyur have diverged into two distinct groups, the Midlanders and Highlanders. Midlanders are widespread across the land and come in all shapes and colors, becoming prevalent in all cities. Highlanders in comparison are taller than their Midlander counterparts, boasting a more powerful, muscular build.

Hyur Names

The names of the Hyur are in the common tongue of the land. Midlanders may take names which are appropriate for the culture in which they live while Highlanders take names which have a harshness in their pronunciation. As a surname, Midlanders will often take a descriptive name for their physical traits or profession. Highlanders prefer to earn their surnames in battle, using feats of martial prowess or names with violent imagery.

Hyur Traits

Your Hyur character has a variety of natural abilities tied to their heritage of being a diverse peoples.
Ability Score Increase. An ability score of your choice increases by 1.
Age. Hyur tend to live for approximately 75 years, reaching sexual maturity around age 16 and full maturity around 20 years old.
Alignment. Overall the Hyur are a highly variable race, so it stands to reason that the Hyur tend to not lean towards neither good nor evil. The same could be stated about their impressions of law and chaos. They comfortably fall in line with the culture in which they are raised, but are generally good-hearted.
Size. Hyur tend to range in height from 5 feet to 6 and a half feet tall depending on their heritage. Midlanders struggle to pass 6 feet while highlanders easily pass it. Your size is medium.
Spread of Culture. You gain proficiency with a set of artisan's tools, gaming set or musical instrument of your choice.
Versatility. You gain proficiency in two skills of your choice.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30ft.
Languages. You can speak, read and write Common and two other languages of your choice.
Subrace. The Hyur have changed over time based on where they lived over the past millennium. Select one of the two subraces of Hyur.

Midlander

As a Midlander, you are a child of possibility. The midlanders can live pretty well anywhere in the world and not seem out of place. Due to their ability to find comfortable lives anywhere, they have becoming highly adaptable and well educated.
Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 2.
Variable Education. You are proficient in an additional set of artisan's tools of your choice.

Highlander

The warlike Highlanders see battle as the reason for life. They are no strangers to violence living in the mountains, over time making great conquests against various groups of people. Life in these tough conditions has hardened the Highlanders as a people, leading to naturally powerful builds.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 2.
Naturally Honed Body. You gain proficiency in the Athletics skill.