These small folk survive in a world full of larger and stronger creatures by avoiding notice and a touch of luck. Halflings are known as a affable and cheerful people happy to welcome others into their homes to share a meal and stories, it is often said by other folk that halfings drive for comfort empties them of a shred of ambition.  

Appearance

Standing at about 3 feet tall, they appear relatively harmless, quarter and half inches are used to tell who is taller among themselves. They tend to have thick curly hair, of tawny and sandy colours, on the top of their heads and over their board feet, though facial hair is extremely rare. Whether on the road or in town they tend to have a 'Halflings paunche' generally caused by their love of food.   Clothing is frequently more pratical then fasionable as many halflings have little use for ostentation, though bright colours still tend to be prefered.  

Halfling Curiosity

Next to their cooking halflings are also known for their cat like curiosity, if there is gossip or a secret to know a halfling can't abide being out of the loop. Some take this a step farther and if someone were to welcome them into their home will soon find their guest has disappeared and is currently nosing through every drawer.  

Folk Traditions

These small folk have a surprising amount of superstitions, folk rituals and rites. Be these putting out a flower stuffed gord each harvest in thanks to Yondalla, that if a dog crosses your path you must pet it three times to avoid inviting bad spirits, their unique names for the gods, and their charmed keepsake.   The charmed keepsake is an item the halfling carries normally from their coming of age rite, when they must perform a task given to them by an elder of the community which can range from hunting, baking or even a series of riddles. At the end of the rite they take a simple item used or found during the rite that is thought to be a physical representation of their natural luck and adaptability.