Bedine have become city dwellers, leaving behind their
nomadic ways, and reducing the number of tribes that
stiff espouse their traditional way of life.
Bedine Names: (Male) Aali, Rashid, Tahnon, Tanzim,
Whalide; (female) Aisha, Farah, Nura, Rashida,
Zalebyeh; (tribe names) Alaii, Bordjia, Clelarra, Desai,
Dakawa, Dursalai, Goldor, Iriphawa, Kellordrai,
Lalajar, Qahtan, Yethtai, Zazalaar
FF OLK
The Ffolk of the Moonshae Isles are descended from
Tethyrian settlers who came to the isles a thousand
years ago. The Ffolk have a deep respect for nature, and
are primarily farmers, worshiping the goddess they call
the Earthmother and keeping to old druidic ways. Ffolk
shipwrights are well regarded, having proven their abil-
ity to build sturdy ships that are capable of weathering
the tumultuous seas around their home.
Ffolk Names: (Male) Artur, Bern, Colin, Manfred,
Tristan; (female) Alicia, Gennifer, Meridith, Elaine,
Olivia; (surnames) Archer, Gareth, Leed, Kendrick,
Morgan, Waters
GuR
Related to the Rashemi, Gu rs are stout, dusky-skinned,
and dark-haired. They consider themselves "children
of Selune," and most of them revere the moon goddess.
Gur communities live a nomadic existence wandering
the Western Heartlands, leading others to refer to them
as "the people of the highway."
Gur Names: (Male) Boriv, Gardar, Madevik, Vlad;
(female) Varra, Ulmarra, Imza, Navarra, Yuldra;
(surnames) Chergoba, Drazlad, Tazyara, Vargoba,
Stayankina
HALRUAAN
The people of the mysterious and magical kingdom of
Halruaa, the Halruaans are touched by magic, and many
of them are talented in the Art. They and their land
vanished during the Spellplague, but just as mysterious-
ly returned after the second Sundering. Most Halruaans
have blond or dark hair and olive complexions. Black,
brown, and green eyes are the most common.
Halruaan Names: (Male) Aldym, Chand, Meleghost,
Presmer, Sandrue, Uregaunt; (female) Aithe, Chalan,
Oloma, Phaele, Sarade; (surnames) Avhoste, Darante,
Maurmeril, Stamaraster
lMASKARI
An uprising of Mulan slaves brought about the ruin
of Imaskar and its ruling wizards thousands of years
ago, but some Imaskari survived and fled into the
Underdark. There they changed, developing the pale,
smooth skin and whitish hair now common among
them. The Imaskari who dominated the region of Mul-
horand have been forced into exile by a second uprising
of those they dominated.
Imaskari Names: (Male) Charva, Duma, Hukir, Jama,
Pradir, Sikhil; (female) Apret, Bask, Fanul, Mokat,
Nismet, Ril; (surnames) Datharathi, Melpurvatta,
Nalambar, Tiliputakas
NAR
More than a thousand years ago, the dark priests of
Narfell amassed great power by treating with demons,
but their actions eventually brought about a war that
destroyed their civilization. The Nars abandoned
their ruined and accursed cities and became nomads
and traders. Nars have tanned skin, brown or black
eyes, and black hair, often worn long and tied in a tail
or topknot.
Nar Names: (Male) Avan, Ostaram, Petro, Stor, Taman,
Thalaman, Urth; (female) Anva, Dasha, Dima, Olga,
Westra, Zlatara; (surnames) Dashkev, Hargroth,
Laboda, Lackman, Stonar, Stormwind, SulymaSHAARAN
Dark-haired and tan-skinned nomads from southern
Faerun, the Shaarans are skilled hunters, archers,
and riders who revere various nature deities. They are
organized into clans under the direction of elders and
chieftains.
Shaaran Names: (Male) Awar, Cohis, Damota, Gewar,
Hapah, Laskaw, Senesaw, Tokhis; (female) Anet, Bes,
Idim, Lenet, Moqem, Neghet, Sihvet; (surnames) Cor
Marak, Laumee Harr, Moq Qo Harr, Woraw TarakTUI GAN
A nomadic horde from the vast plains between Faerun
and Kara-Tur, the Tuigans once nearly conquered
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