Aeden

Born and bred for combat, both at home and abroad, the people of Aedenhom are possibly the most physically powerful race in Cathal, although other races regard them as rather stupid. Their penchant for violence has led to a warrior culture and mentality, and has led many Aeden abroad, seeking coin or new challenges. Although they may be crude, the Aedish have a simple outlook on life that can be refreshing and their innate value of honor can make them worthy allies. Many armies employ Aedish mercenary units because of their strength and fearlessness in battle.

Personality:
To outsiders, Aeden appear quite clumsy, more beast than man. They don’t tolerate nonsense and will glare and growl rather than talking. They have an innate distrust towards those they don’t know. They communicate through grunts, growls, and almost imperceptible body language. They seem to think of non-warrior professions as weak and beneath any true Aeden, although the weaker of their race will look to cunning and brutality to survive. They don't hoard wealth other than jewelry made of precious metals and gems, signs of their prowess in battle.

Physical Description:
Aeden are large, crude, and ugly. They have gray skin which they rarely wash and dark, thick hair worn in a variety of styles ( a proud Aeden generally has a hairstyle that needs to be maintained). Aeden are, on average, the tallest of all races. Adult Aeden typically stand from six and a half feet to over seven feet. They have similar proportions to humans but are generally more muscled. Aeden will often have a prominent underbite with large protruding teeth, nearly tusks. They have bright yellow eyes with black irises and large pointed ears. Aeden will oftentimes cover themselves in tattoos and frequently have grotesque scars.

Religion:
Most Aeden believe in a variation of the Church of the Twelve, although they tend towards worshipping Aza Guilla and Azri. Aeden also form small cults around powerful magical entities, their short lifespans leading them to pay more attention to the power that can most immediately influence them, rather than the past or the future.

Aeden Names:
Male Names: Alun, Cadwaladr, Emyr, Meurig, Owain, Trystan, Ynyr

Female Names: Aelwen, Ceinwen, Erin, Mair, Rhosan, Wena

Family Names: Aeden family names refer to their clans or tribes. They start with “ap” meaning of and then their matriarch’s name.

Language
All Aeden can speak their own tongue, as well as Goblin. Usually they can speak Celethian as well; whether or not they will is another matter.