Hareling

The short and slender large-eared Kaelie led her new companion Thorin through her modest home, towards her study where she keeps her adventuring gear from her younger days. Thorin was suprised to be shown a large longbow for Kaelie's frame and a pair of ornate shortswords. Collecting her equipment, Kaelie pratcially leaped out the door at the prospect of a new adventure with new companions.

A hobgoblin raiding party assults a travelling Firbolg caravan passing through a thick wood. The meager defenses of the firolgs are no match for the hobgoblins, who quickly overwhelm them. As the bloodshed begins, a small hooded figure in green robes that barely cover their large furry ears. The figure raises their arms as the vines of the forest grow and entangle the Hobgoblin assulters.

Eager Approach

Harelings at home in nature scarcely experience conflict, making their lives rather dull if not content. Harelings greatly enjoy the thrill of adventure despite their stature and relatively small aptitude for combat. These disadvantages don't dissuade the more courageous Harelings, who can make for some of the most daring and heroic adventurers.

This eagerness for excitement can be the downfall for many Harelings, though. Their lust for adventture can get them into grave danger. Many Hareling children become lost due to ill concieved journeys into the woods or delusions of grandeur.

Sporadic Excitement

The aforementioed excitablity of most Harelings can make them jump from topic to topic rapidly in conversation, especially when discussing material wealth or shopping exploits. Hareling societies are very communal, for better or for worse, meaning most Harelings never experience great wealth outside of family treasures shared amongst large bloodlines.

This attitude is not shared by all Harelings. Those that dwell in the wetlands tend to be more hesitant and tempered when presented with wealth or discovery, but just as interested. Woodland and Grassland Harelings share a fundemental excitement at new things and personal gains.

Communal Societies

The societal structure of Hareling communities is contrary to their nature. It is rooted in tradition and family ties. While childlike wonder and excitement is not suppressed, it is not encouraged or supported either. It seems the older a Hareling gets, the less excited it becomes of the world around it.

Family is incredibly important to Hareling society, and tend to be very large. This makes Harelings comfortable in large groups and quick to become familiar and friendly with new people. This communal attitude also means that most Harelings never experience independence or personal accomplishment, always working toward the betterment of the community.

Hareling Names

Harelings are incredibly numerous and look very similar to eachother, making distinction difficult. To that end, Harelings are named after their most dominant trait along with their family name. For example: Kind, Funny, Gracious, Jumpy, Hearty, etc.

Family Names: Lightfoot, Trickfoot, Moonling, Brightwood, Wildmark, Millgrave, Groveheart, Tomestub, Goldkin, Earthbound, Airstride.

Find the Thrill

Harelings are driven to travel most often to escape their dull lives and experience the thrill of adventure. Nothing excites a Hareling more than the taste of fame and fortune and the occasional danger. Heroics and dogooding are as important to a Hareling as any other race, but are more of a happy biproduct of their thirst for excitement.

Hareling Traits

Your hareling character has certain characteristics in common with all other harelings.

Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2

Age. Harelings are relatively short-lived, reaching maturity at age 8 and living until around 60.

Allignment. Harelings tend towards good or neutral. Their excitable and sporadic nature makes them tend towards chaotic. Most that leave for adventure are tricksters or generally happy-go-lucky people.