But I will see them suffer no longer. The victory feast shall provide the stage on which I declare the dissolution of the sultanate. 'Tis mine intent that the ruling class of our golden city should take its place beside the common man in a fair and equitable republic. No more shall this nation bow to the whims of a privileged few.

— Nanamo Ul Namo, Sultana of Ul'Dah

The Lalafell are generally a cheery race of people. Long ago the Lalafells lived as masters of agriculture and spread across the land along trade routes, selling their produce becoming one of the most widespread races there is. In time the Dunesfolk went as far as establishing their own desert city-state known as Ul'Dah. These tiny folk are highly ambitious and are not afraid to take hold of opportunity when it appears before them.

Tiny Yet Mighty

Lalafell anatomy sees these kindly people rarely growing to be 3 feet tall. Their short bodies are rotund, with short-looking legs. But appearances can be deceiving as Lalafell's bodies are highly efficient, allowing them to travel long distances on their short legs.

The Plainsfolk have larger, pointed ears which greatly improved their hearing, while the Dunesfolk developed a film which covers their eyes, protecting them from the sun and sand of the desert. Additionally, out of tradition, Dunesfolk sometimes places gemstones associated with the zodiac sign on their foreheads.

Products of the Land

The Lalafellin homelands produced two types of people, from which they take their names. The Plainsfolk started off as agriculturalists living their lives on their farms, eventually trading their goods across the land, leading lalafells to spread across the world. The Dunesfolk began and remain as desert-dwelling folk, their bodies adapting to the harsh conditions.

Rolling Planes and Towering Dunes

The Lalafell can trace their ancestry back to two key areas. The Plainsfolk began as farmers on fertile lands across the southern seas, farming the fertile lands of their namesake. The Dunesfolk were not so lucky to have farmable land and instead turned to animal husbandry.

Traditionally Dunesfolk built their homes on the backs of beasts of burden, traveling with their herds. Eventually, the Dunesfolk founded a great city of wealth, where many Dunesfolk live today.

Family and Fortune

Lalafells care deeply for their small families and would do anything for them. They may set out on an adventure to support their families or in their defence. Not all Lalafells have such pure goals though as many contain a great deal of ambition in their tiny bodies. Merchants travel all over the land, researchers seek knowledge in secret places, and sellswords bravely take on jobs to prove themselves. Lalafells may be small, but they take on the world in a big way.

Lalafell Names

Both the Plainsfolk and the Dunesfolk name themselves using set rhyming schemes, ruled by rhythm and repetition. Syllables are combined in various combinations to form playful-sounding names. This means that Lalafells generally do not have surnames unless they come from royalty, which adds their family name in the middle. Each gender and subrace of Lalafell has its own rule set detailed below. Each letter indicates a syllable or pair of syllables.

Female Plainsfolk Names. Icucu Icu, Badada Bada, Usoso Uso, Kikuku Kiku.

Male Dunesfolk Names. Wowokima Chichikima, Sheshehici Rorohici, Hihihebo Ruruhebo, Tutushuhu Kukushuhu, Gogoreba Susureba

Female Dunesfolk Names. Ejaja Eja, Babayi Bayi, Rerega Rega, Chochosha Chosha, Bobochu Bochu, Lelepu Lepu

Lalafell Traits

Your Lalafell character has a variety of natural abilities derived from their ancestry.

Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by 2.

Age. These smallfolk are able to live just as long as the other races. Lalafells reach physical maturity around the age of 18 and live until their mid-eighties.

Alignment. Generally speaking, Lalafells lean towards a good-natured alignment, though some shrewd businessmen may push far away from this approach to life. Neither the Plainsfolk nor Dunesfolk have an inclination to law or chaos, with individuals falling into all categories.

Size. Lalafells are diminutive people who see no difference in height due to gender. Their heights on average range from 2 feet and 8 inches to just over 3 feet. Your size is small.

Speed. Your base walking speed is 25ft.

Cunning. You have an advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic.

Lalafellin Nimbleness. You can move through the space of any creature that is of a size larger than yours.

Languages. You can speak, read and write Common and one other language.

Subrace. The Lalafell come from two distinct groups of people. Select one of the two subraces of Lalafell.

Plainsfolk

As a Plainsfolk, you have spent some time working in agriculture, or have had information passed down to you from your family. Your highly sensitive ears and knowledge of farming have led to the development that sets you apart from your fellow Lalafell, the Dunesfolk.

Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 1.

Naturally Stealthy. You can attempt to hide even when you are obscured only by a creature that is at least one size larger than you.

Dunesfolk

As a Dunesfolk, you've adapted to the harsh desert environments and thrived. The land from which you hail is known for its riches and merchantry as much as it is known for its corruption.

Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 1.

Dustshield. Your eyes have developed a film to protect them from desert conditions. You have an advantage on saving throws against being blinded.

Land of Merchants. You gain proficiency in the Deception skill.