Halflings

Halflings usually operate in the Elven Imperium territories that stretch from the north far down south. Halflings used to live commonly amongst humans, however they were often brought into wars against various human factions fighting for control. They were mistreated and always sent into combat first, eventually the halflings turned away from their ancestral brothers and sisters and sought refuge from the elves. In the centuries that followed the halflings watched as dozens of human clans would rise and fall in the near constant wars that the humans produced. The humans felt betrayed by the halflings and most humans still hold grudges to this day. Of course human history is often rewritten by the victor and so the true tale of the halfling exodus is almost myth. They produce the vast majority of produce and livestock used in the Imperium, along with textiles and pottery. They often live in rural areas that use roads that lead to trade routes along the Arcana Rail, often setting up trading larger hubs along the path. They have contracted with the Imperium to protect the borders and trade routes, that can be preyed upon by bandits, various druidic barbarians human and ravaging orc clans, and even cross mighty ancient dragon’s territories. The lands they inhabit are fertile and lush with dense forests and rolling hills. Bribery and theft is common, along with petty crimes. While Halflings do tend to watch out for their own kin, they watch out for themselves first.