Naivian

These proud, independent, and generally pious people are descended from the agrarian tribes that farmed the Naivian Peninsula. Most Naivian's now call the Unified Provinces of Ibn Naiv their homeland. Naivians tend to be short and lean, and they usually have dark or dusky skin, dark brown or grey eyes, and thick, black hair.

Culture and Society

The unified Naivian culture, much like the nation that inspired it, is a recent development, brought to life by the consolidation of a number of disparate tribes. These tribes and their sometimes conflicting beliefs are now held together by a strong sense of patriotism and national pride. Compared to other human cultures, Naivian societies have weaker class divisions and tend to believe that hard work and good fortune can catapult a member of the lower class into merchant nobility.

Names

Naivians are normally given a name at birth by their parents, and take their father's surname.

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Surnames

Playing a Naivian

As an Naivian, you have the following attribute:

• Adaptable. You gain one talent of your choice.

Knowledge and Lore

Intelligence (History)

DC 10: The Unified Provinces of Ibn Naiv is the homeland of most Naivians.
DC 15: Roughly three centuries ago, the Kingdom of Arandal attempted to reestablish the Alturian colonial outpost in Naivia. After two wars to liberate themselves, the Naivians united to establish the Unified Provinces of Ibn Naiv.
DC 17: Shortly after the establishment of their new nation, the Naivians expanded and settled much of the northern half of Naivia, often having violent encounters with the Zormuni tribes that dotted the land.
After many bloody battles, the Zormuni were eventually displaced and forced to travel hundreds of miles to the Wild Lands of Luur Naiv.
DC 18: Five millennia ago, the Naivian's ancestors farmed the Naivian Peninsula, often trading with the dwarven kingdoms that dominated the land. These agrarian tribes also acted as couriers, transporting wares for dwarven merchants.
Eventually, negotiations over compensation broke down, resulting in riots and rebellions that crippled the dwarven economy, subsequent battles with the Naivian's ancestors pushed the dwarves back to their homeland of Khandoral.

Intelligence (Religion)

DC 12: Most Naivians follow the Faith of the Six Pillars.