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Sturdy creatures of living wood and metal, warforged are immune to organic dangers that plague other races. They are unlike many living beings, but are far from robotic constructs. Having less capacity for wisdom and being so different, however, they often have difficulty connecting with other races. Originally built for battle, the warforged are adapting to life in normal society.

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The drow are shadowy cousins of the elves, who possess great Intelligence and Charisma. Additionally, their innate spell resistance makes it difficult to harm drow with magic. Like their cousins, drow have a long and storied history. While many live underground, estranged from civilization, some emerge to join society, and at times, other adventurers.

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Dwarves are proud, cave-dwelling folk, who are naturally tough and hardy. While they are not as charismatic as others, their strength lies within their ability to resist poison and many enemy spells. In battle, dwarves are known to be harder to trip or knockdown than other races.

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Agile but small, halflings don't rely on their physical strength. They are naturals with thrown weapons, hiding, and are known for having unusual luck. Halflings are also known for their abundance of spirit and tenacity. Their adaptability has rendered their small size into a great advantage, as halflings can often overcome big obstacles in resourceful ways.

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The elves are a dexterous people. They possess keen senses and a resistance to enchantment spells, but are less hardy than other races. Elves maintain their ancient and refined culture by learning to appreciate their ancestry; many elves study the history of their elders. Many more are in-tune with nature, often dwelling in peaceful forest homes.

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Versatility is the greatest strength of humans, allowing them to succeed as any class type. Being the most adaptable race, humans live in all manner of environments. While other races consider them short-lived, humans have more ambition and drive than most. With enough hard work they can excel at whatever they set their minds on, for better or worse.