Human
Humans are the most diverse of the races. Their strength
and power derives from their adaptability to different
environments, cultures and societies. Where the other races
are tied to the world around them in one manner or another,
humans alone have no innate affinity for the world, beyond that
of a master craftsman to their tools and creations. Their ability
to adapt allows humans to maintain close contact, and even
intermingle with demi-humans and humanoids, if they deem it
necessary, expedient, or desirable. Diversity is a hallmark of this
race and humans can be any class.
Description: Humans range greatly in height and weight, and
in other physical features such as skin and hair color. Males
typically stand between 5 feet 6 inches and 6 feet 2 inches, with
females being slightly shorter, although both sexes occasionally
exceed the average height. Humans tend to adapt physically to
their environments, leaving some with pale skin coloration in
cold climates and others with darker skin coloration in warmer
climates. Since humans are exceedingly migratory, however, these
generalizations do not always apply. Human weight also varies
extraordinarily and is as much dependent on diet as culture.
Personality: As with their physical traits, humans range greatly
in temperament. They seem to the longer-lived races to move
through life with a speed born of desperation. Their short lives
give them a burning desire to create and control the world
around them and their own mortality. This causes humans to
see the world in a unique fashion. All things are tools to humans
in their quest for immortality.
Humans lack empathy for the other races, especially elves.
Their short lifespans create an awareness of the importance of
things few others understand. Life is precious, and the wealth
of it must not be wasted on frivolous things. In the passage of
history, death marks one’s life and can give it meaning and only
through a life well spent can one gain immortality. Oft times the
world’s greatest heroes are humans, who consider themselves to
be in conflict rather than harmony with the world, and willingly
lay their lives low in that eternal struggle.
Humans are born with an innate spirit of competition that
configures itself into a race for grand achievements, and a
constant striving to rise above their circumstances. Whether to
the benefit or detriment of those around them, many humans
act only with regard to their own needs and from a sense of
superiority over all other races and beasts.
Racial Affinities: Humans interact well with most other races.
They have no innate prejudices, but are often taught at a young
age who is an enemy and who is a friend. A human’s enemies
and friends are determined more by expediency and mutual
benefit rather than any innate prejudice.
Environment: Humans can be found in any environment or
climate, though they usually prefer to live above ground.
RACIAL TRAITS AND ABILITIES
Primary Attributes: Because of the unique nature of
humankind, humans choose an additional primary attribute, for
a total of three.
Language: Common
Size: Medium
Movement: 30 Feet
Typical Classes: Any
Attribute Modifiers: None
Ability Modifiers: None
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