Bruintaur

The Bruintaur thrive near volcanoes and in dry places, they tend to be nomadic, but each clan returning to the same locations. They live mostly by hunting and gathering; farming is certainly not in their culture. They stay for the fall and winter seasons in their clan caves, or in rare cases, in old ruins. During the spring and summer, they head out to hunt and gather, bringing back stores for their extended stays. It is not unusual for clans to fight over hunting grounds, or to raid villages and towns of other races (most often the Qnassi).

Bruintaur have the lower body of a bear (most having white fur) and the upper body of a human. Most Bruintaur wear their hair at extremes; either growing it long, or keeping it cut very short. Their hair colors tend toward bright red and yellow, or sometimes white. Their eyes are shades of red, brown, and yellow.

Bruintaur are absolutely brutal and fierce fighters, some of them know the secrets of berserking, however they do have a spiritual side to them as well. Some have learned healing arts through magic. Some also practice forms of fire magic, however they use it much differently than a Kampanni would. Where a Kampanni would throw a fireball, a Bruintaur would ignite their sword on fire. Bruintaur have an odd code of honor when it comes to battle. It is considered heroic and proper to die in an honorable fight, with your opponents blood on your blade, and their breath on your face.