Halflings (Parent Group)
Basic Information
Anatomy
Humaoids standing about 3 to 3 1/2 ft tall, they appear much like humans.
Biological Traits
Aside from their keep vision and hearing, halflings are surprisingly adept jumpers and climbers.
Genetics and Reproduction
Sexual with pregnancy lasting about 9 months in females.
Growth Rate & Stages
Childhood among halflings lasts around 30 years with an additional 20 years of adolescence before attaining adulthood around age 50. They enter old age about round 150 years of age.
Ecology and Habitats
Halflings traditional homelands are among tall grassed plains and gentle rolling hills in temperate zones. Though about half their population now resides in large urban areas where there is wealth and comforts to be had.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Omnivores with no particular preferences besides "plenty" and "often," the diets of halflings is rich and varied.
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
Halflings have somewhat roundish faces even if they are skinny by halfling standards. They are almost distractingly human-like. Males may grow sideburns all the way down to their jaws but rarely do they every have actual beards of mustaches. Their ears taper to a moderate point on the outside of the lower lobe.They may have hair of blonde, black, or brown and their eyes are most often grey or brown.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Most halflings live in clans, about half of those clans make up caravans that travel across the plains of their homelands bringing trade and news. The rest form guilds and trade -houses in large cities where they can enjoy the creature comforts of civilization.
Average Intelligence
Comparable to a human.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Halflings have low light vision as well as hearing about equal to an elves.
Genetic Descendants
Scientific Name
Hobton Sapient
Origin/Ancestry
Haflings, like most of the civilized races, came through the Time of Tumult. They have little in the way of written recorded history even today.
Lifespan
200 years.
Conservation Status
Halflings are one of the more numerous races, and as such are not considered to be at any risk of extinction.
Average Height
3ft. 2in.
Average Weight
42 lbs
Average Physique
Most halfling physique is well fleshed to plump. They do not trend towards strength or muscular builds at all, but they do retain their flexibility and nimbleness even as they gain weight.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Skin tone among halflings is usually ruddy and well tanned.
Dragonmarks: Mark of Healing, Mark of Hospitality.
Dragonmarks: Mark of Healing, Mark of Hospitality.
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