Player Characters Part 4- Tieflings and Dragonborn

In this post, we look at the final two races available for play, the proud Dragonborn and the once mighty Tieflings.

Tieflings - were once humans who consorted with devils in a ploy to gain unquestioned power. The empire of Chelax is the birthplace of the race we now know as tieflings. Mostly hailing from the ruling class, scores of Tiefling families were driven away at the fall of the Chelaxian empire. Some families of them still dwell in the city of Magnimar but most Tielfings are now solitary travelers, often shunned by those who rarely see such races.

Tieflings can have skin tones of tan, all the way through various red, deepening all the way to pitch black. They have horns (males are usually more of a 'V' shape, females more often have gently curving rams horns), nonprehensile tails, and eyes that are solid orbs of black, red, white, silver, or gold. Their hair can the same colors as normal humans or also dark blue, red, or purple.

Tieflings are an interesting choice for those who want to play a dark, brooding hero or one that favors the Warlock, Warlord, and Rogue Class.

Dragonborn - are what remains of specially bred creatures used to fuel the centuries-long war between Nex and Geb, two power-mad ancient wizard kings from a continent far south of Varisia. Nex dealt with all things draconic, while Geb countered with demonic beasts from the Elemental Chaos. Ages ago a cataclysmic battle ensued, with both wizards and vast amounts of their minions being destroyed. The hearty Dragonborn who survived the battle banded together and slowly traveled north, until small groups of them found their way to Varisia. Dragonborn are still a rare sight in the lands of Varisia, but most people hold their honorable ways in high regard.

Dragonborn are tall and bulky. They have blunt snouts, taloned hands and feet, frills at the cheek and ear, and hornlike scales that resemble thick ropy hair. Dragonborn can commonly be scarlet, gold, rust, ocher, bronze, or brown. Rare individuals sometimes have scales of blue, black, green, white, or silver. Their eyes are small and dark.

Dragonborn are born fighters. A dragonborn character is proud, confident, and honorable. Dragonborn excel at the Fighter, Warlord, and Paladin classes.

This concludes the racial choices for new characters. Next, we'll delve into the eight classes. available.

Player Characters Part 1- Humans

Choices, choices, choices.....

When it comes to PCs there are going to be plenty of options. It's kind of like cooking, pick one Race, one Class, and sometimes a build to go with it. Mix up a little fluff and spread it on top and you have a cohesive whole.

Lets start with Humans.

Humans are the main race in the world of Glorion. They come from many ethnic cultures and places far and near. There are three major groups of humans common to the Lost Coast. Chelaxians, Shoanti, and Varisian.

The Chelaxian Empire once chose a to consort with the denizens of Hell to wield unparalleled power. The empire of Chelax is no more, but it's people still hold much power in the southern lands. Chelaxians possess dark hair and eyes contrasted by pale skin.

The Shoanti are members of one of the seven tribes of barbarians which dwell in the northwest of Varisia. The Shoanti are a hale and powerfully built people. Typicallyof ruddy complexion, most men stand well over 6 feet tall, withwomen only slightly shorter. Hair is viewed as a distraction and possible detriment and both genders frequently shave their heads—with only mystics and the elderly ignoring this meme. Many Shoanti wear prominent tattoos, typically of shapes and patterns heavy with traditional meaning, which wearers expandand embellish upon as they age

Varisians are the native people of Varisia. Nomads and vagabonds, the Varisians never stay in one place for too long, believing that land belongs to no one. The typical Varisian possesses deep olive skin and hair that ranges from black to auburn, often worn long by both men and women. Customary tattooing leads most to exhibit complex patterns and symbols significantly different from those worn by the Shoanti who share their homeland.

Humans enjoy flexibility in character creation, they excel at any class choice and tend to get along well with any other race.