Desert Elf (Race)

esert Elves are a playable race in the Gigaverse, primarily native to northern Kesi and eastern Batrya.

Appearance
Desert Elves are recognized as quite tall, their average height ranging from 6' to 6'7". They are more narrow in stature than most other elf subspecies, but with noticeably broad rib cages. They are typically tan, olive, or dark skinned, with green or brown eyes, and hair colors varying between brown, red, white, and blonde.

Desert Elf features were recognized as: broad nose bridge, narrow nose tip, and hooked nose tip; narrow, angular eyes; wide mouths with thick, deeply colored lips, and long, pointed ears angled from the head at approximately 45 degrees.

Life Expectancy
Desert Elves have an average life expectancy of 500 to 650 years. They reach adulthood around the ages of 18 to 20, and age slowly. Most Desert Elves begin showing signs of aging (grayed hair, wrinkles, etc) around the age of 400. Although Desert Elves tend to have a high birth rate based on genetics and health, many children die after birth because of the harsh conditions of their native countries.

Naming Convention
Although Desert Elf naming conventions differ somewhat between regions, the differences are subtle. For the most part, Desert Elf names tend to be similar to those in the modern day middle east (such as Hindi, Sindhi, or Pakistani names). The only exception are the Desert Elves from Batrya, whose names tend to follow a more Maori-like sound.

Desert Elves follow the common naming system of having a first and last name; however, they do not have middle names. Their last names often change during marriage; however, the change is up to the discretion of the couple. One may take the other's last name, depending on their preference, or the couple may combine their last names.

Examples of male first names may include: Ruhi, Navin, Yousef, Manzar, Farid, Alawi, Ashqar, or Tezal.

Examples of female first names may include: Arona, Radha, Kumari, Fadihla, Daliyah, Dornah, Niku, or Layana.

Council
The Desert Elf council is made up of eight members, five female and three male. The council rules over three countries: Vikas and Aditya (in Kesi), and Huali (in Batrya).

Members

 * Shive Usman
 * Ravana Chaudhry

Stats
Stat Bonus: +2 Wisdom, +1 Constitution, -1 Strength.

Skill Bonus: +2 Insight, Survival, Perception. -1 Athletics.

Base Speed: 25ft

Weapon Proficiency: Kukri, long sword.

Automatic Languages: Common, Elvish

Favored Class: Paladin, Monk, Warrior.

Appearance
Size: Medium (5'5 ~ 6'7, 125lbs ~ 250lbs)

Stance: Bipedal

Skin: Tan to dark

Hair: Any

Eyes: Any