Vesinian

The Vesinian people are a moderately old culture that formed as a result of the Vesinian Empire, which unified many smaller countries under it's banner. Under the rule of the Empire, the conquered cultures mixed, and formed the beginnings of Vesinian culture. The nation struggled against their vastly powerful Bethan rivals for many years, no strangers to war. Due to their lesser manpower, the Vesinian Empire had to use thrifty, some would say dishonorable, means to win. This identity of cunning inventiveness is the through-line of the culture. Despite their attempts, their Bethan neighbors would not relent, and this culture almost shattered as the Vesinian Empire came to ruin. Instead, with the Empire's transition towards becoming the Tensun Trading Company, the culture adapted. 

The modern Vesinian prides themselves in their heritage of scrappy survival. Instead of thrifty battle tactics, Vesinians now engage in thrifty commerce tactics. Vesinians are naturally ambitious and competitive, and almost any activity is made into a competition when a Vesinian is involved. Although in older times, most Vesinians would have had a loose sense of the law, the modern Vesinian greatly respects the law. Law and regulation is the foundation of the Tensun's success, and as such it must be adhered to. A modern Vesinian does not cheat the rules to win, they play the game and twist the rules to their advantage to win. They are generally pragmatic and adaptable, valuing honesty even if it is harsh.

The culture is comprised primarily of Humans, but with notable populations of Dragonborn, Gnomes, and Dwarves. In truth, the Tensun Trading Company is such a globally influential nation that almost any race is represented within this culture. Vesinians are accustomed to a variety of moderate-to-cold climates, from various temperate forest, to taiga  from cold taiga, and even glacial conditions.

When choosing this cultural heritage, gain a +1 culture bonus to either the Deception, Persuasion, or Stealth skills.