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| − | [[Category:Races]] | + | =Hobbit (disambiguation)= |
| − | [[Image:Hobbit.jpg|thumb|Small Humans]] | + | [[Hobbit (race)|Hobbits]] are a fantasy race, originating in the children's novel [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hobbit The Hobbit] and appearing in related works. |
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| − | Hobbits are small humanoids, although typically less burly than the similarly-statured [[Dwarf|Dwarves]]. They are generally unagressive and avoid conflicts if at all possible, but are surprisingly capable of defending themselves should the need arise.
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| | + | '''Hobbit''' could also refer to: |
| | + | *[[Hobbit (person)|Hobbit]], the fighter from [[Ered Duath]]. |
| | + | *[[Hobbit OG]], the warden of [[Korriban]]. |
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| − | '''Appearance:''' A shorter folk (although not nearly as lilliputian as gnomes), hobbits are also easily recognized by their curly hair and preference for bare-footedness. As they are generally fond of eating well they're often a bit stocky, however downright fat hobbits are very rare. Hobbit clothing tends to be simple yet neat, with a penchant for waistcoats and other sleeveless outer-garments.
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| − | '''Culture:''' While cities might attract more ambitious and materialistic peoples, hobbits broadly prefer bucolic, agrarian lifestyles in small villages, or "shires." Because they are naturally unambitious, an outsider might think them lazy or complacent. In fact, hobbits are a diligent people whose work ethic can rival that of dwarves. It's just that they chose to pursue simpler things: most hobbits will choose a good sandwich over promise of power! Because they rarely interact and trade with the bigger folk, hobbits are a very self-sufficient and multi-talented bunch, and many are quite proud of their ability to produce a wide variety of goods.
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| − | Dwellings are usually built to blend in and harmonize with their environs (in wooded communities for example, houses are often "grown" by lashing saplings together into a living house!). Although they prefer quieter lifestyles, hobbits love to entertain, and many design their abodes with hosting guests in mind. Some hobbit families can be almost aggressively hospitable. As is said of one notorious hobbit clan: "no one leaves hungry, whether they like it or not!"
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| − | Although customs vary from shire to shire (which can be found in almost any biome), nothing defines hobbit culture like food! Rich, hearty, and always soul-warming, many bigger folk who have dined with hobbits have been amazed to discover how nourishing hobbit cuisine can be, despite eating their fill long before their hobbit hosts have! Hobbits are also adept brewers and distillers. Although they might not posses the alcohol tolerance of dwarves, they can produce a wide variety of spirits. Many hobbit libations are impossible to find outside of its particular shire.
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| − | Although there's been some talk of it, hobbits never really got around to establishing their own organized religion. Most regard the natural world as a god-figure in and of itself, and see their naturally harmonious lifestlye as a "good enough" stand-in for any organized religion, judging the morality of something by its impact on its environment. However, due to their slower lifestyle, hobbits are well-adept to monasticism and asceticism. Those who do wander away from their shires often wind up as monks in some of the less uptight faiths.
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| − | '''Habitats:''' As a highly adaptable and self-sufficent race, hobbits can be found in almost any corner of the world, each with its own distinct traits. A few are listed below:
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| − | -Grassland: The most common of all hobbits. Grasslanders are excellent farmers, and know how to grow a wide variety of produce.
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| − | -Sand: These desert herders are also the best stonewrights and masons of all hobbits. They are more athletic than most and love to host sporting events.
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| − | -Mountain: A hardier folk, mountain hobbits excel in the forge and in the mine. Sometimes mistaken as dwarves by the less discerning.Their clothing is often dyed a distinctive red produced from ores.
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| − | -Forest: Taller and slighter, forest hobbits are naturally quick and agile. Music is nearly as important as food to forest hobbits, and many take up careers as traveling musicians.
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| − | -Sea: The sea hobbits inhabit the world's waterways, coasts and islands. They build their homes with riparian plants, and floating houses aren't too unusual! Skilled fishermen, they also produce beautiful wickercraft and jewelry, using stones polished by the waves.
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| − | -Snow: Quiet and reserved, these cold-dwelling, fur-clad hunters are also the most scholarly and spiritual hobbits. One of the most uncommon types of hobbit.
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