All the kinds of people

Humans are the most widespread people of Alora. They are highly adaptable and do well in any class. Next to the common imperial humans live the telepathic Zion and the ancient, blue-skinned Phasians.

Dwarves are an older race than humans, and their physical characteristics differ quite a bit. They are short, stocky individuals, with huge amounts of stamina and strength, though they aren't very dexterous. They're a long-lived race and tend to live out their entire life, as long as someone or something doesn't outright kill them. They are mostly known for a stubborn attitude, and a general disregard for other races, preferring their own kind. They are proficient miners and have a love for the riches of the earth, and build most of their trade upon this. Due to their underground nature from long centuries of mining, they have the ability to see infravision. They're height averages from four and a half feet to five feet, with dusky complexions and thick torsos and limbs. They are rather hairy, and both men and women wear and take pride in their beards, which is often used as a symbol of status in their culture. They're the most technologically advanced race.

Elves are tall, thin and swift like the wind, and live far longer than humans. They feel close to nature and the earth, and have a natural feel for magic. Elven peoples live in the forests, under the sea, in the sky and deep underground.

The fey are magical spirits of nature: pixies, grigs, nixies, dryads and the darker succubi. Most are small and frail, but quick, clever and gifted with magic. Many are mischievous, and few take the world of the big folk seriously.

Gnomes are small, curious and quick to speak. They love to learn how things work, and many have a gift for illusions and a sharp eye for detail. Gnomes live in the surface cities, in quiet forests and deep under the ground.

Halflings are short, quick and furry, mischievous and head-strong. They are nimble, lucky and hard to pin down, which makes them fine rogues and archers. Halflings live in the crowded cities, in meadow burrows and in the deep forests.

Orcs and their kin are notoriously ugly, vicious and cruel, and most other peoples meet them with a drawn blade. What they lack in charm they make up for in strength and toughness, and many are deadly warriors. Goblins and kobolds are their small and sly cousins.

Beastkin are half human and half beast: goat-legged satyrs, bull-headed minotaurs, scaled lizardmen and spider-like ettercaps. They are strong and fierce, and city folk often meet them with fear or distrust.