Dryad

Deep in the hearts of glades and groves across Arawyn dwell the spirits of forests, the Dryads. Dryads respect and revere nature and think of themselves as its children, protecting their glades and homes to their deaths. Dryads are curious, good-natured beings who are generally wary of modern civilizations and scientific advancements that may hurt their homes.

Dryads respect and revere the forest and think of themselves as literal children of nature and in this thought, they would not be wrong. They have either pale green skin or elegant green and brown markings, are slight in stature, and their voices are like whispers that carry far in the wind. Dryads are the spirits of the trees, as they are the keepers of the forest. They are a timid, but friendly folk until their sacred forests are invaded. Many a doomed man has tried to clear a Dryad’s forest for a new road, only to be escorted forcefully far away. Dryads have no love of modern civilization, instead choosing to stay as close to the mother earth as possible. Because of this, a Dryad will protect their glade to their death. Dryads can be found among towns, though very rarely – and generally only after some catastrophe in the forest has forced them to civilization.
Dryad are shy amongst strangers, soft spoken, and demure. Dryads despise large kingdoms that attempt to destroy their beloved forests. They tend to be initially untrusting, but if they see someone treating the forest with the respect it deserves they become more open. Dryads dislike being out of the woods, and loathe being inside of buildings.
Dryads have a childlike innocence, are wholesome in nature, and despise all things evil. They are of simple values and will eventually befriend good beings. Dryads can often be found in the company of druids and Sylvan Elves, who share some of their views on life.