Post by Raistlin Majere on Jul 16, 2007 15:41:15 GMT -5
Kender
Most kender fall into this category. Kender are similar to halflings or hobbits in other fantasy settings, with differences, particularly their heightened curiosity, hyperactivity, kleptomania, and inability to feel fear. Kender are about 4 feet tall and are very mischievous. They commonly use a special weapon, called a hoopak, which is a staff with a sling on one end. Kender are known to descend from Gnomes.
Like elves, kender have pointed ears and slightly slanted, almond-shaped eyes. Their eye color ranges from green, blue and brown to any combination of those colors. Kenders grow wrinkles at a very young age, and these are seen as attractive by many kender (some kendermaids try to grow them through various methods, much like humans and other races try to remove them).
Kender hair color is usually brown or black, with occasional kenders bearing red/orange and blond hair. Their hair is usually a lighter shade than other races because of all the time they spend outside. A generic kender hairstyle is the topknot, where the hair is grown long and then tied up in a knot on the top of the head. A kender's topknot is usually a source of pride for them.
Kender tend to have high pitched voices, but their body allows them to make a wide range of noises, making them apt ventriloquists, animal imitators, and many other roles. When kender are excited, their voice tends to revert to a normal high pitch, and they speak very quickly.
Kender names are chosen from a wide range of sources. Corruptions of other words, like Cassel from Castle, or from recent events or items in pouches, like Bearchase, Lockpick, Fruitthrow, etc.
For more information on Kender, check this link: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kender
Most kender fall into this category. Kender are similar to halflings or hobbits in other fantasy settings, with differences, particularly their heightened curiosity, hyperactivity, kleptomania, and inability to feel fear. Kender are about 4 feet tall and are very mischievous. They commonly use a special weapon, called a hoopak, which is a staff with a sling on one end. Kender are known to descend from Gnomes.
Like elves, kender have pointed ears and slightly slanted, almond-shaped eyes. Their eye color ranges from green, blue and brown to any combination of those colors. Kenders grow wrinkles at a very young age, and these are seen as attractive by many kender (some kendermaids try to grow them through various methods, much like humans and other races try to remove them).
Kender hair color is usually brown or black, with occasional kenders bearing red/orange and blond hair. Their hair is usually a lighter shade than other races because of all the time they spend outside. A generic kender hairstyle is the topknot, where the hair is grown long and then tied up in a knot on the top of the head. A kender's topknot is usually a source of pride for them.
Kender tend to have high pitched voices, but their body allows them to make a wide range of noises, making them apt ventriloquists, animal imitators, and many other roles. When kender are excited, their voice tends to revert to a normal high pitch, and they speak very quickly.
Kender names are chosen from a wide range of sources. Corruptions of other words, like Cassel from Castle, or from recent events or items in pouches, like Bearchase, Lockpick, Fruitthrow, etc.
For more information on Kender, check this link: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kender