Firbolg

Firbolgs love nothing more than a peaceful day spent among the trees of an old forest. They see forests as sacred places, repersenting the heart of the world and monuments to the durability of life. In their role as caretakers, firbolgs live of the land while striving to remain in balance with nature, Their methods reflect common sense and remarkable resourcefulness. During a bountiful summer, they store away excess nuts, fruit, and berries. When winter arrives, they scatter everything they can spare to ensure the animals of the wood survive until springtime. In a firbolg's eyes, there is no greater fault than greed. The firbolgs believe that the world remains healthiest when each creature takes only what it needs. Material goods, especially precious gems and gold, have little appeal to them. What are such things when winter lingers and food runs short.

Appearance
Firbolgs resemble humans, and the males sport great, thick beards. Their skin is ranges from pink to gray, and their hair, though it comes in many colors, is usually either red or blonde.

History
Firbolgs don't linger outside their home for very long, making their influence on history small.

Society
Because firbolgs believe that charity is a virtue, but believe that it is harmful for the recipient to know the identity of the provider, they appear to be reclusive amongst the other races, although they are very sociable with established friends. They are extremely honest and cannot lie without feeling slight.

Firbolgs live in settlements in remote hilly or forested areas, and distrust any outsiders. They build wooden structures with thatched roofs, with defensive towers.

Magic
Firbolgs have a talent for druidic magic. Their cultural reverence for nature, combined with their strong and insightful minds, makes learning such magic an instinctive part of their development. Almost every firbolg learns a few spells, typically those used to mask their presence, and many go on to master nature magic.

Firbolgs who become druids serve as stronghold leaders. With every action the tribe takes, the druids weigh not only the group's needs, but the effect each action will have on the forest and the rest of the natural world.