HALFLING2

Hometown
The Halfling Hamlet, Val Miran, Maelbrim
 
Religion
Halflings are typically a peace loving, warm-hearted folk, and as a result,
very rarely (if ever) practice the religions of the Shadow or Chaos. However,
some halflings are known to be quite greedy and therefore find themselves
worshiping the ways of Guile and Greed under the powers of Chance. For the
most part though, the halfling race is attracted to the lighter religions
- Nature and Tranquility are particularly common choices.
 
Physical Features
Quite diminutive, approximately half the size of an average human, Halflings
have earned their name. In addition to their consistently stunty size, most
halflings also share the trait of having substantially-sized stomachs. Other
than those two characteristics, halflings tend to be as varied as humans. Like
their dwarven cousins, they share an innate resistance to magic. It is said
that this sprouts from their incredibly hairy feet, a trademark of the race.
The hair is so valued that halflings will often not wear shoes to display the
growth.
 
Society
Halfling society, especially since the Tribunal's centralization policies, has
been largely controlled by their large neighbor, Val Miran. For those Halflings
who still call that hamlet home, there is an official ruling body made up of
an advisory council led by the most popular halfling to be found. The leader
is more of a symbolic head, and it is the Council of Wisdom, comprised of the
eldest of the halflings, who truly rule. Their government and population being
too weak to maintain a standing army, halflings employ foreign mercenaries to
keep the peace and rely upon the walls and military might of Val Miran for any
major conflicts.
 
Relationships with Other Races
Halflings, due to their generally cheerful disposition, get along quite well
with most of the other races of Aabahran. They often associate with the
neighboring humans, elves, who generally like halflings in a patronizing sort
of way, and dwarves who feel a close kinship to them due to their physical
similarities and their ethical sensibilities. Gnomes and halflings also have a
strong rapport due to their habits regarding the consumption of mass amounts
of food and drink. Politically, the halfling hamlet has historically been a
protectorate of Val Miran and in a military and trade alliance with this city.
 
Halflings can be the following classes: 
Warrior, Thief, Cleric, Blademaster and Ranger.