"Seven races were created by Solus in the beginning, seven mindful, mortal creatures who would enact his pageant of heroism and valor in this world of F'aerth: The Elves, wise and knowledgeable The Humans, cunning and resourceful The Dwarves, steadfast and skillful The Gnomes, clever and inventive The Halflings, hale and homely The Orcs, bloodthirsty and strong The Dragons, powerful and enduring" Heironomous Galadesh, Firstbearer of the Elves