Shou

The Shou are the most numerous and powerful ethnic group in Kara-Tur, far to the east of Faerun. They are yellowish-bronze in hue, with black hair and dark eyes. Shou surnames are usually presented before the given name.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Bai, Chao, Jia, Lei, Mei, Qiao, Shui, Tai

Masculine names

An, Chen, Chi, Fai, Jiang, Jun, Lian, Long, Meng, On, Shan, Shui, Wen

Family names

Chien, Huang, Kao, Kung, Lao, Ling, Mei, Pin, Shin, Sum, Tan, Wan

Encompassed species

• Human
• Lightfoot halfling