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"I am Halfling. We are the clever, neither strong nor tall, nor overly skilled at Magic. We are the curious, the ingenious, the solver of riddles. Openers of things left closed and finders of things not yet lost. Small we may be as others account such, but steadfast and enduring, perhaps the equal of the Dwarven are we in this. What we lack in power we make up with skill and accuracy and dexterity."

Fond of simple jests at all times; We are particularly fond of "Tickle-fights" and will continue to torment our opponents until they beg for mercy or wet their pants. We are generally reserved when around the taller races, and will only relax when everyone is seated; The reason for this is not because we are intimidated by the 'Big Folk', it is because we hate being stepped on!

We are however, generally quite at ease around Gor'Togs for some unknown reason, and it is not at all uncommon to see a couple hanging about (usually outside because they won't fit in the Door) Halfling functions and Partys.
Togs are considered to make the best opponents for "Tickle-Fights". Because they become as fierce as we do during "battle" it is common to see a weeping Tog carrying a bloodied Halfling to the infimary. It is also common to see the two drinking heavily together (usually with the Tog paying) afterward.

We can make many useful as well as beautiful things. Most Olvi look at "Whittling" (as we call it) or Carving (as you may call it) as a social activity and enjoy having others around to talk to as we "Whittle Wood". However, we generally have little desire for the making or working of Magical or Mechanical Devices, and tend to spend our time carving Ornate Walking Canes, Fancy Smoking Pipes, or Decorative, yet functional, Children's Toys.

We have a fancy for dressing in strong colors and are Fond of yellows, greens, purples, reds, and blues; The brighter the better is the common theme when it comes to clothing. We are generally hospitable and take exceptional delight in parties, and in presents, which we give away freely and eagerly accept.

A Note Of Warning For The Big Folk:
Do not underestimate a Halfling! We can be very quick and clever when we must, hiding from 'the Big Folk' (Human, Elves, Tog's, S'kraa, Elothian) as if by magic.

Although there are Halfling settlements, Throughout the Realms (RiverHaven Halfling Quarter), Arthe Dale is the home of Halflings. Although there are a few Cottages most Olvi prefer to live in Knolls. Knolls are created by digging Holes in the sides of the hills;

"Not a nasty, Dirty, wet hole filled with the ends of worms,
Nor yet a dry, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat:
They are Halfling-Knolls, and that means Comfort."

A Halfling's knoll is his Castle and is a direct measure of his social status in his community.