Human

Humans are the most populous of the civilized species, and settled most of the known world before the World Death. They erected vast cities around sources of water and connected them with a web of rail lines, roads, and waterways.
When the world died, nearly all of their cities fell into ruin. Thousands upon thousands of humans took up refuge in the most defensible cities around the world, mainly dwarven mountain holds. Of the those who managed to escape the human city deathtraps, many still died in the retreat or of starvation due to overcrowding.
WIth the deaths of all the human gods, there are no new souls being birthed whenever a human baby is born. Instead, children siphon portions of their parents soul, slowly maturing by the time of adulthood. However, this limited pool of souls is mixing and spreading thin as the generations pass since the world died. The latest generation barely have any soul or personality until around the age of 8. Some have taken to calling these children "dull-eyes" due to their near-lifeless stares.

Human Traits

Size. Humans vary in height and build, generally between 4 to 7 feet tall, and 100-300 lbs. Your size is medium.

Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Languages. You know the dominant language of your home citadel, most likely Nix or Peaks and Valleys. You likely also know a second language commonly spoken in your home citadel.

Adaptable. Humans are capable of anything. You gain 1 feat, even one for which you do not match prerequistites, such as a feature for a different Essence.

Skilled. Humans are known to gain expertise in particular talents. You gain proficency in one skill of your choice and one tool or instrument of your choice. At level 8, you gain expertise in your chosen skill or in your chosen tool or instrument.