Hyli

In northern moors and mounts live the Hyli, a militant people with a history of conflict , both externally and internally. Be it in Hylimuyne, the Lowlands or Shieldmarch, the Hyli people have known more conflict and violence than any other human culture in the region. In eons past, some Hyli even served at the call of Dragons, and were expected to bring other cultures to heel for their overlords. Today, the Hyli maintain a strict tradition of readiness, despite being disarmed by the Sovereignty.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Malane, Alstreena, Calybride, Marjory, Fiona, Roseen, Crera, Meave, Reina, Cecilia

Masculine names

Franc, Alister, Gildrake, Conal, Bretan, Aidan, Fynnel, Kerron, Ector, Odairr, Ronan

Family names

Skycraghne, Sharrybarl, Kenag, Oxherd, Clewage, Seer, Smythe, Fargower, Blakmann, Gilvorr, Kirreherde

High/Lowland Names

Hyli names are often prefixed by Oer’, Lo’, indicating if the family is split along the rim that divides the Highlands and the lowlands. For example, Oer’Smythe would indicate a split of the family from the highlands, while Lo’Smythe would indicate a branch from the lowlands. This almost never applies to noble families.

Culture

Shared customary codes and values

Hyli value the concepts of family and clan deeply. Patrilineage is seen as the most important bond.
Furthermore, a sense of martial honor pervades the culture, manifesting in a strange form of hospitality - the concept of "warsworn" soldiers permeates the clan system, in which a captured foe is expected to fight for his captors in exchange for his life or safety. This extends to the way Hyli view property and bonds outside the family unit. For example, marriage is seen as a similar concept; one family takes a member of another, and in exchange is required to assure their safety and well-being while that new member performs their expected duties.

Common Dress code

Hylish clothing is often dyed bright colors, and men's clothing contains shadows of martial elements, such as epaulets.

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

Hyli often have light brown hair, though red hair and blondes are just as common. Most Hyli have blue or green eyes, and fair skin with pink undertones. Freckles are not a characteristic commonly found, and most Hyli have thin or sharp features.

Encompassed species

• Human

Related Organizations

• The Octan Faith

Ability Scores

+1 Strength, +2 Constitution, +1 Intelligence; You gain proficiency with any two weapons, and either light armor or shields. You also gain proficiency with Athletics or History checks. 
If your class grants you proficiency with all weapons, light armor, and shields, you instead gain a +1 bonus to either your Dexterity or Wisdom scores (your choice) in place of the weapon and armor proficiencies granted by this racial feature.
You speak Common and Hyli.