Wild Elf {28 pts}

Attributes: ST(-1) {-10}, DX(+1) {+20}

Secondary Attributes: Per (+1) {+5}

Advantages:

Appearance (Attractive) {+4}

Unaging {+15}

Disadvantages:

Callous {-5} (This is different from the attitude of City Elves, in that Wild Elves are more inwardly directed - they have a more contemplative nature, and tend to hold themselves apart rather than above other species)

Quirks:

Very mildly claustrophobic {-1}

Cultural Notes: Wild Elves, or "Herisovix" (the term literally translates as "Us" in their language) are very different in culture and attitude from their city cousins, though not in affect. The Herisovix have, since the collapse of the Elven empire several thousand years ago, dedicated themselves to a more contemplative existence, dedicating themselves to self-improvement and a less overtly confrontational philosophy. While not pacifists, they tend to take a long view of any given situation and will find a way to resolve it with a minimum of effort and bloodshed.

That said, they do not suffer trespassers in their forests, and more than a few bandits have mistaken patience for a passive nature. Those foolish enough to enter their forests without seeking permission rarely return.

It is rumored that the Herisovix have perfected a style of unarmed combat and spiritual discipline that allows the oldest and most highly trained among them to perform amazing feats - walking across water, splitting rocks with an open-handed blow, running at incredibly high rates of speed. On rare occasions, the elders of a Herisovix forest have allowed an especially respectful outsider to learn some of their discipline. These outsiders are, eventually, put through a ritual of rebirth that designates them as Herisovatha, or "Us by adoption". Herisovatha are easily identified by the green glyph tattoed on their forheads.

Appearance: Wild Elves are, like their city cousins, slightly shorter and thinner than humans. White/brown skin tones are the most common, and hair tends to have hints of green. Eyes are black or brown, and occasionally blue or green.

Game notes - Herisovix and Herisovatha will use Chi-based martial arts, as well as be able to select specialized archery-related skills and special abilities.