Strongheart

Strongheart halflings, also known as stout halflings and stoutheart halflings, or the good folk by other races, were a subrace of halfling.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Strongheart halflings were moderately shorter and stockier than their lightfoot kin.

Their skin tones and hair colors roughly ranged the same gamut as humans. Though brown, blond, and black hair were most common. Their eyes tended to be blue or green.

Ecology and Habitats

Stout halflings tended to live in temperate hilly, mountainous, or plains regions.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Much like other halflings, stouts were an omnivorous people. They loved breads, fruits, vegetables, and the occasional pheasant.

Behaviour

There was very little that could upset most stronghearts or corrupt them. Their outlook on life stressed cooperation above all else, with one's skill in teamwork being among the most valued of behaviors in their lands. Some races stereotyped them as being fat or lazy due to their sedentary nature and love of fine food. However, they were simply patient as well as very industrious. They put great emphasis on quality.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Stronghearts lived a semi-nomadic lifestyle. With businesses, families, and even whole clans moving around Luiren.

Many stout halflings took the up the profession of a jeweler, stonecutter, weaver, woodcutter, potter, basket maker, painter, or farmer. Due to their industrious nature, emphasis on quality, and nimble hands they tended to excel in most of these professions.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Some were known to live in Shaar and Waterdeep. However, their race primarily inhabited the halfling homeland of Luiren.

Unlike the ever wandering lightfoot, these halflings sought places where they could permanently settle. They made their best effort to fit into the communities where they settled, becoming an essential part of it

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

the eyes of stout halflings were capable of seeing very well in the dark, a sense known as infravision. Another trait they shared with dwarves was their innate sense of detecting sloping passageways.

Civilization and Culture

Beauty Ideals

Both male and female stronghearts were incapable of growing beards or mustaches, though they were known to grow sideburns down to mid-cheek. Members of both genders often plaited these sideburns into long braids.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Outside of the Halfling language and Common, stout halflings were often able to speak dwarvish. Their race as a whole were largely literate.

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

Strongheart halflings in Luiren tended to worship all members of the halfling pantheon. However, the most popular deities among Stronghearts across Faerûn were Arvoreen followed by their patron, the goddess Yondalla. The worship of Yondalla was especially prominent among those who lived in Luiren. Their druids and rangers tended to worship the halfling goddess Sheela Peryroyl.

Stronghearts actively discouraged all halflings from worshiping the deities of other races

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Stout halflings tended get along well with dwarves and enjoyed their company. However, they rarely mixed together with elves or humans.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Halfling

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Skin: Fair, Bronze, Copper, Dark

Hair: Black, Blond, Brown

Eyes: Blue, Green