Hithual illustration

Overview

Doggedly industrious and stubborn as a mule, Hithuals are steadfastly loyal to family, clan, and those they call friend. Coming from a rich mining tradition, they love being underground. Their night vision and strength, paired with their impeccable work ethic, make them successful in nearly anything they choose to pursue.

Hithuals are partially resistant to magick. Some say it comes from millennia underground among residual magick in the Great Divide; others say their distrust of magick became genetic. Either way, they are suspicious of anyone who claims to use it.

Verified in the live game · August 9, 2026

Live Character Creation

These are the ranges and selectable appearance options currently offered when creating a Hithual. Descriptive lore elsewhere on this page adds roleplay context; where an older archival value differs, use this live-verified section for current character creation.

Alignment

Chaotic, Entropic, Orderly

Sex

Male, Female, Non-Binary

Typical Lifespan

80–250 years

Creation Age

18–250 years

Weight

120–280 pounds

Height

3'6"–4'8"

Eye colors (7)

Brown, Dark Brown, Red, Ruby Red, Black, Murky Black, Amber

Hair colors (13)

Sandy Blonde, Brown, Dark Brown, Light Brown, Chestnut Brown, Red, Coppery Red, Auburn, Black, Jet Black, Raven, Gray, Dark Gray

Hair lengths (5)

Short, Medium, Long, Shoulder length, Chest length

Hair styles (8)

Neat, Messy, Dirty, Clean, Fresh, Wavy, Ragged, Braided

Skin colors (7)

Light Brown, Tanned, Dark Brown, Light Brown, Brown, Bronze, Pale

Demeanors (20)

Happy, Calm, Curious, Cheerful, Stoic, Brooding, Devious, Mischievous, Nervous, Arrogant, Distant, Energetic, Melancholic, Ornery, Upbeat, Watchful, Dark, Joyful, Angry, Smug

Classes listed by HELP HITHUAL (7)

Fighter, Cleric: Order of the Heart, Cleric: Order of the Sword, Cleric: Order of the Hand, Bard, Barbarian, Psion

Racial abilities listed by in-game help

None

Racial tensions listed by in-game help

They form their own opinions of each race as they play

Physical Characteristics

Eyes

Brown, Red, Black

Hair

Sandy, Brown, Red, Black

Build

Short, stout humanoids with above-average strength

Beards

Worn by skilled, respected warriors of any gender

Abilities & Traits

Strengths:

  • Strong and good with their hands
  • Stout in heart and body
  • Fairly magick resistant
  • Strong will and steady resolve

Limitations:

  • Cannot become Rune Mages due to magick resistance

Abilities: Predisposition for a good voice and charming personality.

Background

Generally from wealthy families, Hithuals are a frugal people. Their clans pass riches from generation to generation, each striving to add more to the treasury.

They are a warlike race, and clan battles are not unusual. The largest community, Aerhauven, lies within the Great Divide, a massive mountain range cutting the continent nearly in half.

Legend holds that Hithual mines and tunnels run from coast to coast and that those who know the clan passwords can travel the entire span underground.

Temperament

Fun-loving, brave, proud, and stubborn. Hithuals work and play with equal gusto. They make acquaintances easily, but true friendships with outside races are rare and usually forged in combat.

Tendencies

Hithuals love practical jokes and will accept a prank if it is clever, as long as no other Hithual sees them get caught. They love to drink and will drink with anyone, especially ale.

They are nearly impossible to get drunk, making drinking contests a fast way to lose money. They distrust shortcuts such as magick, thievery, and even charity: anything worth having is worth working for.

Professions & Alignment

Common

Fighter
Bard
Clerical Order of the Sword

Other

Other Clerical Orders
Barbarian
Psion

Alignment

Orderly
Entropic

Role-Play Considerations

  • Lean into stubborn loyalty and strong work ethic
  • Play up distrust of magick and shortcuts
  • Use clan pride and mining heritage in backstory
  • Pranks and drinking are core social rituals
  • Beards as earned symbols of respect