Halflings (Hobbits)

Halflings, or Hobbits, are a humanoid sentient race in Errador. They are relatives of the humans, but are roughly half the size, with disproportionally large hands, but consider themselves a separate people.

Biology
The Halflings are between two and four feet tall, with an average of around 3 ½ feet. For the most part, they cannot grow beards. Their feet are covered in curly hair (usually brown, as is the hair on their heads) with leathery soles, so most Halflings don’t wear shoes. The average life expectancy of a Halfling is 100 years. They tend to be stout, with slightly pointed ears.

History
Halflings were the first settlers in Errador, building the first city of Lordoron and domesticating many of the wildlife for pets, food and clothing. Their city was built along a large river, distinctive for having a magic at its start and causing the water to turn into beer.

While Halflings are normally considered a peaceful species, a notable point in their history caused them to go on the offensive, as a rock which crashed onto Errador from the sky hatched into a giant Dragon called Mint. While the Halflings did not want conflict with the dragon, the forest people attacked, and the Halflings created three armies to help defeat it. These were called The Royal Lordoron Army, The First Royal Infantry and The Second Royal Infantry. The forest people were mostly wiped out on Errador, but the Halfling armies remained mostly intact. The dragon, Mint, subsequently flew away, and the Halflings have never seen it again, but the stories have been passed down for generations. Soon after, with the domestication of the Seerling, the Royal Cavalry was formed. All the armies remain from the war with Mint, but have only ever since been used for defensive purposes.

When the Khajits settled on Errador, an alliance formed between the two species, despite their overtly obvious differences. The Khajits built the second city on Errador, named Canteridge, with both species living in equality in either city.

The Halfings now live in a democratic society. A government house was built between Lordoron and Canteridge called The House of Lords, where 25 elected Halflings and 25 elected Khajits rule over Errador; making laws, and keeping the peace.

With the discovery of other civilisations on lands beyond Errador, two naval fleets were made for exploration purposes.