Polder

Polder are clever, capable opportunists. Most settle in their homeland but it isn't uncommon for some to stray abroad as merchants or caravaners. Many polder have a sense of wanderlust, going wherever their hairy feet take them but typically they return to their homeland. They're a rather eccentric people and they enjoy wealth along with the pleasure it can bring. They tend to spend gold as quickly as they acquire it. Polder are also famous collectors. While more orthodox polder may collect weapons, books, or jewelry, some collect such objects as the hides of wild beasts—or even the beasts themselves. Wealthy polder sometimes commission adventurers to retrieve exotic items to complete their collections.

Personality:
Usually reserved, most polder go about their life with a purpose; oftentimes that purpose is generally meaningless but somehow they manage. Most Polder are kind and jovial, enjoy tricks, games and jokes. They will open their door to you but make sure you watch your pockets -- most Polder find it rather funny to sneak something away only to have you find out about it later. However, ask them about it and they will return it with a smile and a wink.

Physical Description:
Polder stand about 3 feet tall and usually weigh between 30 and 35 pounds. Their skin is ruddy, their hair comes in a variety of colors and can be curly or straight. They have brown or green eyes. Polder men often have long sideburns, but beards are rare among them and mustaches almost unseen. They like to wear simple, comfortable, and practical clothes that usually have markings affiliated with their trade.

Religion:
In many ways, Polder are like the elves in many ways and religion is one of them. Practically all polder follow the teachings of the Church of the Twelve Gods, although most of them practice their religion in private or with other polder.

Polder Names:
Male Names: Bullregar, Cobit, Fastolph, Hob, Milo, Robin

Female Names: Clofia, Esmeralda,Frita, Linda, Magalot, Rela

Family Names: Brownlock, Goodchild, Haricot, Neddly, Riverbank, Sandyman, Twofoot

Languages
Throughout the Polder homeland, Celethian is the first language a young Polder will learn. Being a clever race that highly values education, most Polder are expected to master a second language as well.