HUMANS

The origins of humanity are shrouded in obscurity. This may seem a ludicrous statement, but the fact is there -- humans just mysteriously appeared one day. Theories on this event are numerous. Some say the Elves found humanity's ancestors roaming in the woods, and nurtured them over the ages until they were mature enough to survive as a sentient species. Another hypothesis is that humans are from a distant star, and that one day a great sky-craft collided with this land and created the barren wasteland to the east. Whatever the solution is, the Elves will not, or cannot say. In any case humans have flourished in the past four hundred years, and now their domain is such that they are the most numerous people in the realm. Human males average just under six feet tall, and females about five and a half. They have no extra special abilities or aptitudes save for their versatility and drive. They do equally well in any class, but are nicely suited for the Ranger and Druid classes, which require well developed statistics all around.
DWARVES

Dwarves are the second oldest race known today. The Elves, of course, are the first. Dwarves average about four and a half feet in height, and tip the scales at around two hundred pounds each. They are a solitary folk, and do not easily welcome strange people -- but do not mistake this for hostility. Once you have gained a Dwarf's friendship, that bond will last to the death (or betrayal). They are cautious and slow to anger, but once their wrath is roused they are terrible enemies. Dwarves love and craft precious gems and metals of all sorts, and are great worksmiths. They manufacture worthy and elaborate suits of mail, and craft gleaming axes with blades of true-silver. These items seldom leave the underground homes of the Dwarves, but there are stories of heroes who have done some great service and have received such a gift. Dwarves make excellent Clerics, Paladins and Warriors. Their stubborn nature and strong willpower give them good defense against magic. Overall, Dwarves are a resilient folk who should not lightly be trifled with.