There are only two different races available, humans and dwarfs.<br/><br/>Dessi are descendent of an old race of a legendary race called the Elder Magi, having magic run in the veins makes them shorter... and live longer.<br/><br/>Humans exists only a different region "races". Their benefits and such are listed under the nation section of the book (starts at p192). The world map is also a good reference to know from where you are (in the end of the book). Sommerlund is in the upper left corner in the North East map.<br/>