| HUMAN |
Humans are the most common of the races that exist. Although humans do not have any
particular specialties like other races, humans tend to learn skills more quickly than other
races. Humans tend to be the most adventuresome of the races. Humans have no specific
racial attitudes toward the other races as a whole. It is the cultural background that usually
determines their racial attitudes. Humans tend to live about 80 years.
1. Humans may choose one weapon at ½ the required exp.
2. Humans may use one non-professional skill at ½ the required exp. cost.
3. Humans make three rolls on the bogey table.
particular specialties like other races, humans tend to learn skills more quickly than other
races. Humans tend to be the most adventuresome of the races. Humans have no specific
racial attitudes toward the other races as a whole. It is the cultural background that usually
determines their racial attitudes. Humans tend to live about 80 years.
1. Humans may choose one weapon at ½ the required exp.
2. Humans may use one non-professional skill at ½ the required exp. cost.
3. Humans make three rolls on the bogey table.
Humans are the most adventuresome of the races that inhabit ARENAS. They have established the largest centers
of civilization and have produced some of the greatest Heros of ARENAS. Humanity claims a common heritage, yet
is now divided into six different subgroups based on culture and physical traits. Men of the south tend to be shorter
than other humans and more inclined to magic or pursuits that are not related to strength or direct combat.
Southerners tend to worship the elemental forces of nature, and will often have an abundance of fire and earth
mages within their ranks. Southerners are also the most likely of the races of man to dabble in the dark arts and to
consort with the dark powers of the Barrens.
Most common of the races of man are the mid-landers. They are scattered throughout the mid-section of Arenas
and tend to be the most varied in terms of ability or pursuits. Mid-landers value their independence and freedom
and have little desire to be part of a bigger nation or empire. Mid-landers tend to be a cautious group and prefer to
test others before entrusting their well being to those who would otherwise exploit or manipulate them. Two groups of
mid-landers have become separate ‘races” with the passage of time and other influences.
Tarjans are by far the most cosmopolitan and varied of all humans, their city of Tarja-Hakor is a mirror of the
activities and intrigues of ARENAS. Within its massive walls can be found all manner of things and experiences. If
you are looking for something in particular, if it can be found anywhere it will be found in Tarja-Hakor. Residents of
the great metropolis take little notice of the strange or unusual, and the city has become a gathering point for the
most famous and notorious persons.
The Naggians are the exact opposite of the Tarjans. Little is known of their city of Ghashnag in the Smoking
Wastes. They tend to be very secretive and cautious when dealing with other humans or any race for that matter.
Few tomes are written about them, and even less reports from visitors are available about the secretive people of
the Wastelands. Who do they worship? How have they managed to build a city and develop a culture in the harsh
environs of the Wastelands?
Imperials are almost as common as mid-landers, but are found on the eastern shore of Arenas. The Imperials
have managed to raise the mightiest empires among humans and tend to value development in the arts and
culture. The Imperials boast the highest number of half elves in their populations and have benefitted from good
relations with elven nations. The Imperials are also respected by dwarves, and have acted as negotiators between
the dwarven and elven nations. Humans in the Imperial kingdoms tend to have the best living conditions and
benefit from a strong centralized government that focuses on the strength of the nation.
In the cold mountains of the North dwell the fair hair and skinned Northerners. They are fearsome opponents and
live in a clan society. They do not tend to specialize in magic as much as other humans and place a greater
emphasis upon physical abilities and feats of endurance & courage. Northerners value loyalty to the individual and
to one’s immediate clan. Northerners have a respect for the powers of winter and the sea. Northerners act as
contacts for avians, and have a high respect for them. Since they favor sailing and exploring (raiding) Northerners
have also made numerous contacts with aquarians and will often hire them as captains or guides in their voyages.
Northerners enjoy the company of dwarves and gnomes, but tend to look down on elves and hobbits.
of civilization and have produced some of the greatest Heros of ARENAS. Humanity claims a common heritage, yet
is now divided into six different subgroups based on culture and physical traits. Men of the south tend to be shorter
than other humans and more inclined to magic or pursuits that are not related to strength or direct combat.
Southerners tend to worship the elemental forces of nature, and will often have an abundance of fire and earth
mages within their ranks. Southerners are also the most likely of the races of man to dabble in the dark arts and to
consort with the dark powers of the Barrens.
Most common of the races of man are the mid-landers. They are scattered throughout the mid-section of Arenas
and tend to be the most varied in terms of ability or pursuits. Mid-landers value their independence and freedom
and have little desire to be part of a bigger nation or empire. Mid-landers tend to be a cautious group and prefer to
test others before entrusting their well being to those who would otherwise exploit or manipulate them. Two groups of
mid-landers have become separate ‘races” with the passage of time and other influences.
Tarjans are by far the most cosmopolitan and varied of all humans, their city of Tarja-Hakor is a mirror of the
activities and intrigues of ARENAS. Within its massive walls can be found all manner of things and experiences. If
you are looking for something in particular, if it can be found anywhere it will be found in Tarja-Hakor. Residents of
the great metropolis take little notice of the strange or unusual, and the city has become a gathering point for the
most famous and notorious persons.
The Naggians are the exact opposite of the Tarjans. Little is known of their city of Ghashnag in the Smoking
Wastes. They tend to be very secretive and cautious when dealing with other humans or any race for that matter.
Few tomes are written about them, and even less reports from visitors are available about the secretive people of
the Wastelands. Who do they worship? How have they managed to build a city and develop a culture in the harsh
environs of the Wastelands?
Imperials are almost as common as mid-landers, but are found on the eastern shore of Arenas. The Imperials
have managed to raise the mightiest empires among humans and tend to value development in the arts and
culture. The Imperials boast the highest number of half elves in their populations and have benefitted from good
relations with elven nations. The Imperials are also respected by dwarves, and have acted as negotiators between
the dwarven and elven nations. Humans in the Imperial kingdoms tend to have the best living conditions and
benefit from a strong centralized government that focuses on the strength of the nation.
In the cold mountains of the North dwell the fair hair and skinned Northerners. They are fearsome opponents and
live in a clan society. They do not tend to specialize in magic as much as other humans and place a greater
emphasis upon physical abilities and feats of endurance & courage. Northerners value loyalty to the individual and
to one’s immediate clan. Northerners have a respect for the powers of winter and the sea. Northerners act as
contacts for avians, and have a high respect for them. Since they favor sailing and exploring (raiding) Northerners
have also made numerous contacts with aquarians and will often hire them as captains or guides in their voyages.
Northerners enjoy the company of dwarves and gnomes, but tend to look down on elves and hobbits.
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