Mankind

Lifespan: 70 Years

Motto: "Fortune favors the bold"

Pros: Humans are the most prominent species in Ferreria. What they lack in magic talent they gain in sheer number and science. They are quick learners and jack of all trades. What they lack in strength they gain in bravery

Cons: Humans are widely disliked thanks to the Empire and to the Church. Many believe the humans to be fool hardy, arrogant, and unfit to rule over Ferreria as they see fit. While they may be skilled in many fields, they are masters of none

Info: Humans are one of the oldest and the most prominent of Ferreria. They possess many skilled warriors, craftsman, mages. They've proven that they can stand on their own two feet, surviving in the harshest of environments and surviving the harsh wars that they've seen. Humans are ruled by emotion and by a sense of moral righteousness. Often times humans stick their noses in places it simply doesn't belong but it doesn't stop them from still interfering with business that doesn't concern them. Humans stand for justice, looking to stand between good and evil but are judgmental of those who aren't them

Fae

Lifespan: 400 Years

Motto: "Don't look for trouble, it will come to you"

Pros: The Fae are the most powerful of the magic users and perhaps some of the most diverse. The Fae are a proud people and believe strength comes from independence. To be self reliant is true strength. Numbers mean nothing when you can't fend for yourself. Fae are also very nimble, some even being born with the ability to fly.

Cons: The Fae are stubborn and very slow to accept others. They think highly of themselves and believe themselves to be better than most. The Fae are often born with hollow bones which allow them to be nimble, however these hollow bones make them more susceptible to breaks. The Fae are also the most easily corrupted due to their sensitivity to magic.

Info: The Fae are another one of the oldest races in Ferreria. Many believe that Humans were the first to be created by the gods but like many great works, humanity was the rough draft. Fae are elf-like in appearance, their ears being the most notable, long and pointed. The Fae were believed to be the final draft, the perfected version of man. While humanity seeks out science and industry, the Fae keep to themselves, looking more to nature and to magic. Many Fae grow up to become mages while others become skilled rangers. Many Fae are also born with wings that give them the ability to fly like a bird.

Dwerog

Lifespan: 40 Years

Motto: "Never turn down a tankard of ale. Who knows if it may be your last?"

Pros: Dwerog are perhaps the most tenacious creatures of Ferreria. All Dwerog are fierce warriors, opting more for brute strength than being clever. That isn't to say that Dwerog are dumb, quite the contrary. The Dwerog, like Mankind, are industrious and look towards science, making good use of black powder. Dwerog are also very loyal, often making long lasting friendships very quickly. Dwerog are also the least corruptible

Cons: Dwerog are short in stature and in temper often times holding grudges. Dwerog are completely unable to use magic of any kind. Along with being unable to use magic, Dwerog have very short life spans. Dwerog are also extremely greedy.

Info: Dwerog are a hearty people that wish to live life to the fullest. Their life spans are short enough as is that the best thing that can be done is to enjoy life to the fullest while they still can. They enjoy a good fight and have a love for the gems and precious metals of the earth. So long as you bring ale or a good fight, you have their respect. Dwerog have had a long conflict with the Risar, a conflict that not even the Empire has been able to quell despite it's best efforts in the matter.

Katjan

Lifespan: 70 Years

Motto: "True hunters never rest"

Pros: Katjan are some of the fiercest hunters in existence. There isn't a creature in the world the Katjan can't hunt. They're fast and strong, able to see in the dark better than they can in the light. They are light on their feet and quick with their claws. In colder climates, their fur keeps them warm better than most other races

Cons: Katjan are very weak swimmers. Which is to say they don't swim at all. Katjan are deathly afraid of large bodies of water, avoiding oceans all together when possible. Many Katjan are only loyal to those who can provide a prey they deem worthy. Without such prey they will leave quickly.

Info: Katjan are the youngest species of Ferreria. Katjan have been revered for their strong and capable hunters and their tracking abilities. Katjan live in mostly nomadic tribes, following the big game wherever it may be. The environment tends to vary but every hunt is far from the ocean or lakes. Katjan are proud hunters, they respect the laws of the hunt and want nothing more than to hunt the worthy prey. Katjan have had a shaky relationship with the Empire. The Katjan have long attempted to take Imperial soldiers as trophies but the Imperials are always the ones that get away.

Risar

Lifespan: 40 Years

Motto: "Slay the strong, trample the weak"

Pros: Risar are strong and capable warriors, often being as effective with their bare hands as they are with a battle ax. It been said that Risar are born with an ax in hand. Their skin is essentially leather, able to stop some of the most tenacious of arrows. Risar are also skilled magic users, being almost as powerful as the Fae.

Cons: Like the Fae, the Risar are easily corrupted. Their thirst for blood and for carnage makes them just as easily corrupted. Risar live very short lives, often dying in battle rather than of natural causes. Risar are ill tempered and are often considered rather stupid. Quick to anger and quick to confuse.

Info: Risar are warriors at heart. War is in their blood. For the 3 ages of Ferreria, the Risar have been perfecting the art of war as they fought with their sworn enemies the Dwerog, though they used more brute strength than strategy, opting to try and over power them with numbers. The Risar harbor a love for the earth's jewels and precious metals that rivals that of the Dwerog. For centuries they've been fighting over possession of coveted mines. They want nothing more than to see every Dwerog's head on a spike and to see their homes burn to a cinder.

Baaz

Lifespan: 500 Years

Motto: "Face me and don't hold back. You'll need all the strength you've got."

Pros: Baaz are known for their strength and brutal nature in battle. It's been said that the Baaz consume the bodies of the slain. Some can breathe fire while others breathe ice, all depending on when and where they were born. Their rock solid bodies and tough scales make it hard to hurt them, and it has been said that some are immune to pain. They can survive in overly heated climates, and have been rumored to even be able to walk through molten rock. They are not easily fooled and have yet to be corrupt.

Cons: Being cold blooded, Baaz have a low tolerance for the cold and cannot survive in below freezing temperatures. There aren't many Baaz left due to the fact that they are hunted for their teeth, claws and skin. They are solitary creatures, and because of this they can be overtaken by large groups of hunters.

Info: Baaz are one of the more rare species found in Ferreria. They mostly live near the mountainous areas, but have been seen wandering through the forests as of late. Baaz usually take up the position of being either a mercenary or black smith. They are honorable creatures and will never go back on their word, making them some of the most reliable bounty hunters in all of Ferreria. They are able to travel long distances without tiring and are excellent swimmers, allowing them to get from one island to the other with ease. They hardly ever go near cities, but are sometimes seen in small towns when looking for work. The Empire doesn't have much of a hold on the Baaz because of their few numbers. It is foolish to go up against a Baaz alone.

Nezumi

Lifespan: 30 years

Motto: "You can run, but you'll only die tired"

Pros: Nezumi are naturally stealthy and relentless hunters. For once they have their sights set on something nothing but the most extreme circumstances can hope to change their minds. With their stealthy nature it is natural for them to use traps and trickery to accomplish their goals rather than a headlong approach. Nezumi tend to breed in large numbers since their race is short lived so they do not fear failing a mission for there is always another brother to finish the job if he or she fails. Nezumi lastly are highly resistant to diseases and toxins.

Cons: Nezumi are short lived pure and simple by the age of fifteen they are a full grown adult on the verge of becoming middle aged. Their skills in science are at a great disadvantage due to the lack of a long lifespan to perfect their work. What technology they do have is primarily what they can steal or salvage from other races. Due to their natural resistances to diseases they are typically exposed to they are almost always a carrier of one form of another even though they do not suffer the symptoms making them social outcasts for the most part.

Info: The rat-like Nezumi thrive in swamps, sewers, and the ghettos of nearly every city even if they are rarely seen in the public eye. There is a saying where this is one Nezumi there is four more hiding in wait. This is because of how swiftly they breed and the number of offspring that are produced. While other races excel in magic, science, or the art of war the Nezumi focus on the way of shadows. They serve mostly in the fashion of sellswords or bounty hunters. Though they are an outcast race of the lowest sort even nobles cannot deny their usefulness and often employ them to do their dirty work.

Giants

Lifespan: 250 Years

Motto: "Life is a journey, to stay still is to waste it"

Pros: Giants are tall and massively strong nomadic creatures, with broad frames, thick skin, strong bones, and bodies twelve to sixteen feet tall. They have great stamina, and keen senses of smell. They are possessed with a natural inclination to wander, and are typically peaceful by nature, and as such have few enemies. There are two types of giants- those dwell on the land, and those who live at sea. Both are skilled builders and navigators, and are highly resistant to corruption.

Cons: Because of their considerable physical size, many of the buildings and devices used by other races simply aren't suited for a giant's stature, making it difficult for them to fit in (often literally). They also require large amounts of food to sustain their large bodies, and as such can rarely be found in groups of more than a dozen. This, in combination with their slow breeding, means that giants are few and far between. Giants have almost no magical ability, and those that do have it are not very talented. While by no means clumsy, their large hands and great strength make dealing with small, delicate objects difficult.

Info: Giants are a species of wanderers, with a natural desire to see new things, and a deep respect for nature. Most prefer to avoid combat, but because of their great strength as well as their durable bodies, can be incredibly dangerous when roused to violence. Land dwelling giants are outgoing and flexible, adapting to the cultures of those around them. Sea-dwelling giants are more reclusive, preferring to avoid contact with the other races. Land-born giants often work closely with other races, though they never stay in one place for more than a decade or two. Sea-born giants sail across the oceans aboard massive vessels, plying the seas for fish, and only landing to trade or gather lumber for their ships, with many never leaving the ocean. They are renowned sailors and ship-builders, but are normally only seen from a distance by outsiders. When landing to trade, only one will disembark at a time, exchanging goods from far-off ports for tools and other items of value. They are less likely to be friendly toward other races, but will still avoid fighting in most situations, exploring the waves and watery depths of the sea.