The Halflings

The comforts of home are the goals of most halflings' lives: a place to settle in peace and quiet, far from marauding monsters and clashing armies; a blazing fire and a generous meal; fine drink and fine conversation. Though most halflings live out their days in remote agricultural communities, some form nomadic bands that travel constantly, lured by the open road and the wide horizon to discover the wonders of new lands and peoples. But even these wanderers love peace, food, hearth, and home, though home might be a wagon jostling along an dirt road or a raft floating downriver.

Halflings are an affable and cheerful people. They cherish the bonds of family and friendship as well as the comforts of hearth and home, harboring few dreams of gold or glory. Even adventurers among them usually venture into the world for reasons of community, friendship, wanderlust, or curiosity. They love discovering new things, even simple things, such as an exotic food or an unfamiliar style of clothing.

Halflings are easily moved to pity and hate to see any living thing suffer. They are generous, happily sharing what they have even in lean times.

Culture

Most halflings live in small, peaceful communities with large farms and well-kept groves. They rarely build kingdoms of their own or even hold much land beyond their quiet shires. They typically don't recognize any sort of halfling nobility or royalty, instead looking to family elders to guide them. Families preserve their traditional ways despite the rise and fall of empires.

Many halflings live among other races, where the halflings' hard work and loyal outlook offer them abundant rewards and creature comforts. Some halfling communities travel as a way of life, driving wagons or guiding boats from place to place and maintaining no permanent home.

Halfling practicality extends beyond their clothing. They're concerned with basic needs and simple pleasures and have little use for ostentation. Even the wealthiest of halflings keep their treasures locked in a cellar rather than on display for all to see. They have a knack for finding the most straightforward solution to a problem, and have little patience for dithering.

History of the Halflings in Asdar

The Halflings are said to have been created by the goddess Da’ir as guardians of nature. They would however prove far too fond of peace and leisure to effectively guard her sacred groves. Still, Da'ir found the little people charming, granting them safe shires in which to find their own path.

Common Names

--Naming tradition--

Male Names: xx

Female Names: xx

Clan Names: xx

Life-Span

Longevity: 150 years

Childhood: 0-15

Adolescence: 15-20

Maturity: 20-120

Old Age: 120-150

Physical Characteristics

Stature: 4-5ft

Skin colour: x

Hair colour: x

Common Faiths

Many worship gods of nature, agriculture, family, or pleasure.