Haltia

Known as Haltija in their own tongue. Others call them "Gnomes" or "The Folk".
Haltias are small folk from the large island of Traya  East of Desmia. Some look like tiny humans (often with exaggerated features), others look like little animal people (such as tiny bipedal hippopotamuses), others like people but just a little off. Families typically look alike, but there can be incredibly variance within extended families.
Culturally, most Haltia live in isolated villages among their own kind. They have long disdained crowns and scepters, preferring to form close connections with the lands they cultivate. Cosmopolitan Haltia do exist of course, though they often keep to the company of smaller species.
As Player Characters, Haltia have the following statistics:

• +2 INT, +1 Dexterity
• Advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic
• Small size
• Know the minor illusion cantrip, INT as spellcasting ability
• Can communicate simple ideas with Small or smaller beasts

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Most Haltia still live on the island of Traya- where they have lived for thousands of years. Others have migrated to form communities in Desmia and Stildane. Others are instead born to Kobold parents. They remain one of the rarest and least populous of the sentient species, but they are not unheard of in most lands.

Lifespan

120 years

Average Height

3-4'

Average Weight

50 lbs