Faerun is home to hundreds of intelligent peoples, divided into thousands of tribes, clans, nations, and ethnicities. Some of these races and monstrous predators armed with terrible powers and some are bloodthirsty marauders who terrorize more civilized folk, but most are good-hearted folk who wish to live in peace in whatever manner they find most prosperous and fulfilling. This great diversity in physical nature, magical talent, beliefs, and values creates an incredible patchwork of cultures that spans the entire continent, a tapestry so complex and wondrous that no one mortal can hope to ever comprehend it in its entirety.
The seven common races are described in the subsequent posts in this forum and each gives a brief insight into their typical characteristics. Players are encouraged to use these as guidelines for developing concepts and may find them useful in their roleplaying. They are not meant to be viewed as strict rules, as we encourage players to build unique and interesting characters.
Further Information
The information in this section has been provided to give players a basic understanding of the various races in the setting. Those wishing to further enhance their roleplaying will find additional information in the following sourcebooks:
Races of Faerun (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=products/fracc/885780000)
Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=products/fracc/882360000)