Human

Humans... such a well-known species, yet do any of them truly know themselves? They have such short lifespans, and yet they think they own the world. In addition, they have a remarkable capacity for making the same mistakes within a few mere centuries of the last time they made it, and - despite having a proverb of not forgetting history - they don't seem to learn from these repeats. Rather average in most ways, nothing exceptional about their physiques or minds, aside from the oddly exceptional human here or there, and yet... they are special. They learn far more rapidly than most, as if making up for their short lives, and live with a vibrancy that far surpasses the species which live for centuries apiece. Their minds hold a genius that allows them to adapt to nearly any environment thrown at them, and they hold a passion that tends to draw other species to them, whether out of curiosity, jealousy, or love. A curious species, indeed.

— Mothire Orithin

Among the races with highest numbers, the numerous masses of humanity persistently strive for greatness and the opportunity to live beyond their years. Wildly diverse and hardy, humans can be found in nearly every climate, on nearly every continent, and at times even every plane of existence spreading tales of heroes, adventurers, and wizards to bolster the next generation.

Jack of All

Humans aspire for greatness in many different facets and disciplines, a Human might as easily join an order of knights as they would a thieves guild or a school of wizards. Humans are typically well set to master any discipline they choose, though the other races make for fierce competition.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Human skin color comes in a wide range of shades of brown, ranging from nearly white to nearly black, with variances in the browns that allow for more pinkish or yellowish tones. Their hair color ranges the full spectrum of the rainbow, with blander colors being more common, though not by a large percent. Hair texture ranges from straight to wavy to curly. Their eyes follow the same color rules as their hair does, though the two do not have to match. Ranging from roughly four feet tall to seven or eight feet, most humans fall within five or six feet of height, with the females on average about a half-foot shorter than the males.

Genetics and Reproduction

Humans tend to be extremely fertile, and as such have the capability to breed with most other species that are similar in form - elves, dwarves, halflings, orcs, etc. In addition, they are capable of producing offspring with shapeshifting creatures taking the form of a human. They give live birth, and their gestational period tends to be within two to three weeks of the nine month mark.

Ecology and Habitats

Extremely adaptable, humans have been found everywhere from the arid and heated desert, to the lush jungle, to the damp swamplands, to the frozen wastes of the arctic. They tend to form communities rather than venturing out solo, and within these communities will assist their friends and family.

Lifespan

85 years

Average Height

1.6~2 meters

Average Weight

55~90 kg