Humans are the most common race found on Exandria. They are known for their ambition and tenacity.
Appearance
Humans typically stand from 5 feet to just over 6 feet tall, and usually weigh anywhere between 125 to 250 pounds. Human skin tones range from nearly black to very pale, and their hair is typically either black, brown, blonde, or red, with various textures such as curly, kinky, or straight.
The human body configuration is, naturally, the standard for the humanoid creature type.
Origins
Humans are believed to be the third race created by the gods on Exandria. They are the children of Erathis, the Lawbearer and her lover Melora, the Wildmother.[2]
Society
Tal'Dorei
Following the Calamity, the first humans of Tal'Dorei emigrated there from the continent of Issylra.[3] Though they were not the first people to lay claim to the land then known as Gwessar, humans would be the first to establish a widespread nation. The Kingdom of Drassig spanned across the Dividing Plains, conquering city-states during the age of the Scattered War. This kingdom was dissolved in the aftermath of the war, with the Kingdom of Tal'Dorei ruling as its successor.[4] At the end of 810 PD, Sovereign Uriel Tal'Dorei II abdicated the throne and, following the Chroma Crisis, the kingdom was transformed into a republic.[5]
Wildemount
Fan art of King Dwendal, by @hierothraxs.[art 2]
Two major human powers were formed in Western Wynandir in the wake of the Calamity: the Julous Dominion, formed in the Marrow Valley, and the Dwendalian Empire, formed in the Zemni Fields.[6] Following the Marrow War, the Dwendalian Empire conquered the Dominion, and began to spread its influence until all land between the three mountain ranges, the Cyrios Mountains, the Dunrock Mountains, and the Ashkeeper Peaks was brought under the Empire's banner.[7]
Meanwhile in what is now known as the Menagerie Coast, the Ki'Nau people struck a bargain with the leviathan Uk'otoa, granting them control of the whole Swavain Islands, so long as they worshiped him as their divine protector.[8] Around 400 PD., a group of sailors from Marquet came to the Menagerie Coast and formed an alliance with the Ki'nau. After Uk'otoa was banished by a Marqesian cult of The Cloaked Serpent, the Marquesian colonists declared independence from their original homeland, and in doing so created the Clovis Concord.[9]
Abilities
Humans are apparently outmatched by other races in both longevity and skill, as most of them lack natural abilities with which to defend themselves. However, their wits and resources, as well as the balance of their potential, allow them to cultivate their talents to become whatever they want with enough effort.[10][11]
Variant humans
Some particular cases differ from their peers, standing out in more specific skills. These variants can manifest talents or magical gifts that can come from their own dedication, from some anomaly in their lineage, or simply arise from some specific event before those humans start their adventures.[12][13][14][15]
Notable humans
Exandria Unlimited: Calamity
- Nydas Okiro: Draconic Bloodline sorcerer/College of the Swords bard and Guildmaster of the Golden Scythe before the Calamity.
Official art of Alyxian during the Calamity, by Zuzanna Wuzyk from Critical Role: Call of the Netherdeep, p. 6..[art 3]
Downfall
PCs
- Ayden: Multiclass mortal incarnation of the Dawnfather
- Emhira: Warlock, mortal incarnation of the Raven Queen during the Calamity
- Trist: Paladin/cleric, mortal incarnation of the Everlight
NPCs
- Arcadia Cerenvetorix: Archmage of the Magestri of Aeor, mortal incarnation of the Knowing Mentor
- Milo Cowst: Priest and mortal incarnation of the Lord of the Hells
Exandria Unlimited: Divergence
- Callister family: Nobles who became central to the plot to return the Lord of the Hells to Exandria at the end of the Calamity to disrupt the sealing of the Divine Gate
Campaign One: Vox Machina
Fan art of Percy, by Nikki Dawes.[art 4]
PCs
- Taryon Darrington: Artificer, member of Vox Machina, and founder of the Darrington Brigade.
- Bertrand Bell: A fighter who reluctantly helped Vox Machina recover Grog from the plane of Pandemonium.
- Kerrek: Retired paladin and blacksmith living in Westruun.
- Lyra: Transmutation wizard and member of the Slayer's Take.
- Percival de Rolo: Inventor of firearms and member of Vox Machina.
- Kashaw Vesh: Life Domain cleric and member of the Slayer's Take.
NPCs
- Sovereign Uriel Tal'Dorei II: The last sovereign of the Kingdom of Tal'Dorei.
- Allura Vysoren: Abjuration wizard, Guide of the Arcana Pansophical, and member of the Tal'Dorei Council.
- Cassandra de Rolo: Fighter/rogue and leader of the Chamber of Whitestone.
The Adventures of the Darrington Brigade
- The Owlbear: Barbarian/rogue vigilante and member of the Darrington Brigade.
Campaign Two: The Mighty Nein
PCs
- Beauregard Lionett: Expositor monk of the Cobalt Soul and member of the Mighty Nein.
- Caleb Widogast: Transmutation wizard and member of the Mighty Nein.
NPCs
- Bertrand Dwendal: King of the Dwendalian Empire.
- Trent Ikithon: Archmage of Civil Influence of the Cerberus Assembly.
Critical Role: Call of the Netherdeep
- Alyxian: Hero of the Calamity raised to near-divinity by the blessings of three Prime Deities
- Irvan Wastewalker: Member of Ayo Jabe's adventuring party
- Jamil A'alithiya: Youngest high curator in the history of the Cobalt Soul
Exandria Unlimited
PCs
- Opal: Hexblade warlock and member of the Crown Keepers.
NPCs
- Poska: Member of a nameless criminal organization.
Campaign Three
Official art of Imogen Temult, by Hannah Friederichs.[art 7]
PCs
- Imogen Temult: Sorcerer and member of Bells Hells.
- Laudna: Hollow One warlock/sorcerer and member of Bells Hells.
NPCs
- Imahara Joe: Tinkerer in Bassuras, Marquet.
- Liliana Temult: Exaltant sorcerer and member of the Ruby Vanguard.
- Otohan Thull: Exaltant psi warrior fighter and leader of Paragon's Call.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
Human on D&D Beyond
- ↑ See Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn, p. 13.
- ↑ See Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting, p. 8.
- ↑ See Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting, p. 11.
- ↑ See Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting, p. 12.
- ↑ See Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, p. 15.
- ↑ See Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, p. 16.
- ↑ See Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, p. 17.
- ↑ See Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, p. 18.
- ↑ See D&D: Player's Handbook (2014), 5th ed., p. 29.
- ↑ See Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn, p. 161.
- ↑ See D&D: Player's Handbook (2014), 5th ed., p. 31.
- ↑ See "The Midnight Chase" (2x03) at 1:32:02. Caleb Widogast is a human with a feat that reflects his outstanding intellect.
- ↑ See "Liam's One Shot: The Song of the Lorelei" (Sx36) at 2:57:29. Portia Lorelei is a human with an innate magical ability and an increased speed.
- ↑ See "Trial by Firelight" (3x02) at 0:41:47. Laudna was a human who has a feat connected to her innate magic.
Art:
- ↑ Official art of humans, by Kathryn Wheeler (source). This file is a copyrighted work. Its use in this article is asserted to qualify as fair use of the material under United States copyright law.
- ↑ Fan art of King Dwendal, by @hierothraxs (source). Used with permission.
- ↑ Official art of Alyxian during the Calamity, by Zuzanna Wuzyk from Critical Role: Call of the Netherdeep, p. 6.. This file is a copyrighted work. Its use in this article is asserted to qualify as fair use of the material under United States copyright law.
- ↑ Fan art of Percy, by Nikki Dawes (source). Used with permission.
- ↑ Fan art of Allura, by shalizeh7 (source). Used with permission.
- ↑ Fan art of Beau, by Ameera (source). Used with permission.
- ↑ Official art of Imogen Temult, by Hannah Friederichs (source). This file is a copyrighted work. Its use in this article is asserted to qualify as fair use of the material under United States copyright law.
External links
- Human on D&D Beyond
Human on Wikipedia
Human on The Forgotten Realms Wiki (note)
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