Elves mingle freely in human lands, always welcome yet never at
home there. They are well known for their poetry, dance, song,
lore, and magical arts. Elves favor things of natural and simple
beauty. When danger threatens their woodland homes, however,
elves reveal a more martial side, revealing skill with sword,
bow, and battle strategy. Elves are more often amused than
excited, and more likely to be curious than greedy. With such a
long life span, they tend to keep a broad perspective on events,
remaining aloof and unfazed by mere happenstance. When pursuing
a goal, however, whether an adventurous mission or learning a
new skill or art, they can be focused and relentless. They are
slow to make friends and enemies, and even slower to forget
them. They reply to petty insults with disdain and serious
insults with vengeance. Elves are short and slim, standing about
4-1/2 to 5-1/2 feet tall and typically weighing 95 to 135
pounds, with elf men the same height and only marginally heavier
than than elf women. They