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Naming Conventions

Cultural Group Typical Format Examples
Vættir First name only chosen at adulthood Månedrikker
Nomads, Goths, orcs, and goblinoids
First name | Clan Name
OR
First name | of Clan [Clan Name]
Mog Bonecutters, Astrid Alfbjorn, Nymfe of Clan Lute, Oldin and Mjólk Mjødmaker
Dwarves & Gnomes First name (often derivative of a parent’s name) | Family Name (almost always a professional descriptor) Yurgen Platebraker, Joergen Platebraker, Agate Pathkeeper, Bilder Boatwright, Gemæd Chymer**
Shining Islanders & Halflings First name | Family Name Fe Pon, Rafal Beneficus, Mo Peta, Tyro Salubrius, Faldo Fuzzyfoot
Monks and Druids* First names only Venn, Dalta, Mar, Outsider

* Those who convert to the monastic or druidic life typically abandon any family or clan name they had before. In the case of Monks, they may even choose an entirely new name when they take the vows of their Way. Example: Outsider was born Mo Peta.
** Chymer is Dwarish for "alchemist".

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