Village Humans

Village Humans are people who dwell in more rural communities, such as villages and towns. These villages have been built up for a variety of reasons. Some are places of industry like mining towns and others have been built around local features- such as the town of Colette which was founded near lake Boros. Villagers may not be the most educated, but they are very knowledgeable about their local area- and can be proud of their local traditions.

Costume

A Villager is likely to wear hand-me-down armor, and a worn but trusty family weapon as their gear of choice when going into battle. They hold strongly to their traditions and heirlooms, the significance of the meaning behind them, and the reliability of their craftsmanship that have stood the test of time. Their clothes are normally simple, allow for efficiency of movement when working, and overall comfortable.

Demeanor

Most Villagers vary in their attitude, of course, but rare is it to find one quick to anger. Let it be known though, that they value their fellow man, especially those from their family and village with a fierce loyalty. They generally dislike liars and thieves, but find it hard to turn away a soul in need.

Families and Nobility

Village hailing Humans do not have Nobility in the traditional sense. Many villages will have elected officials that work for the will of the people, usually alongside any form of Imperial nobility overseeing the Village, if present. However, what Villagers do have, is Heroic Kinships! Every so often a Village will produce an individual who seeks to better themselves, their family, or even their whole community through deeds above and beyond that of their peers. These individuals are renown as Heros, and oftentimes that Hero will leave behind an Heirloom of some sort. These Heirlooms always represent either the person who used them, the values they held, or the deed they accomplished. However, to be descended from such a Hero is both an honor and a burden- for sometimes those of Heroic birthright are expected to be heroic themselves in one way or another. Still, short of Heroic Kinship, almost all Village families pass down a surname and some form of Heirloom, even if unremarkable in nature.

Village Notable Locations

• Aziq'Masar (Desert Port-town on the bay of Il'Hasad)

• The Village of Colette (Beside Lake Boros)

• The Town of Deep Water Gap (South of the Gash and North of the Fallowwood)

• Gabriel's Fork (Major crossroad to the southwest)

• Jayce's Vigil (A sparse outpost far to the west)

• The Town of Lazarith (The only settlement in the Ashbone Wastes)

• The Village of Whitereach (The Northernmost Village)

• Find many more on the official Alterra Map

Playable Race
Lifespan: 80-100 years
Unique Characteristic: Rationer - Any Non-Unique Non-Incendiary Consumable used by the Villager has +1 use before being consumed to a maximum of 1 additional use per Consumable. (Costs 2 characteristic points)