Racial Variations to Dark Sun Races

Racial Variations for Existing Races

Aarakocra
The hideous and strange race of bird people have always been looked with the same light as the Kreen, utterly alien and possessing strange mindsets. While it is true that Aarakocra are fiercely territorial and known to eat other humanoids, most possess the same kind of intelligence as any other race on Athas. Though their appearance, that of a vulture with black feathers and mottled skin, is often frightful to those unaccustomed to them, Aarakocra regularly seek trade with human settlements and cities.
Dwarves
Athesian dwarves vary greatly from their contemporary fantasy counterparts in that they are nearly always bald and beardless. They are much more humble comparatively and are devote to their Focus or ultimate life goal.
Dray (Dragonborn)
Believed to be created from the botched spells of a now forgotten Sorcerer-King, the Dray are a race of draconic humanoids who seek a homeland and purpose. Many look upon them with fear for their visages, while some such as Templars and even a few of the Sorcerer-Kings see them as weapons of fierce potential for their innate talents to control the elements. Though not hated or met with prejudice, most Athasians tend to keep their distance from a Dray out of fear of their power.
Elves
Elves of Athas are regarded with suspicion and distrust, considered by the general population as thieves and scavengers. Taller than elves found in normal fantasy settings, Athesian elves are much faster on foot. In their eyes they do not believe it is right to ride the back of beast when one is able to walk on their own, seeing it as shameful and unfair to the animals. In nearly every city-state is an Elven district, a seedy slum where elves come to trade freely.
Genasi
Nobody knows the origins of these strange humanoids, often mistaken as extremely mutated Wastelanders, Genasi are among the rarest race on Athas. Born from parents who were infused with powerful elemental energies, these living elements seek harmony with nature and balance with a chaotic world. Because they are mistaken as wasteland mutants, they often face prejudice and seldom find mates.
Goliaths
Like the Muls, the Goliaths or Half-Giants, were bred as strong laborers and fierce warriors, but had established themselves as an independent race many centuries ago. Martial prowess and physical strength are what matters most to a majority of Goliaths, regarding things such as old age and degrading strength intolerable. It is said that Goliaths tend to change their stance and views on the world on a daily basis, and are unapologetic for their actions.
Half-Elves
Considered the children of two worlds, most half-elves are killed at birth to spare the child a harsh life ahead. In elven communities they are seen as half blooded burdens, and in human communities they are regarded in the same light as elves, a thief or murderer. Very few half elves live outside cities, most being slaves.
Halflings
Xenophobic, quick to anger, and reclusive, the halflings of Athas are a strange reflection of their normal fantasy counterparts. Most halflings of this world are cannibalistic, willing to hunt and kill any who trespass within their tribal grounds uninvited. Dismissed as savages who dwell in the few jungles and mountains of the Tyr Region, many regard these feisty and dangerous humanoids with well placed fear.
Humans
Humans vary little from their counterparts in other settings.
Tieflings
Often referred to as Ifrits, Tieflings are a frightful humanoid in any setting, due to their fierce eyes, horns, red skin and tails. Their origins are widely unknown, and many Tieflings take great strides to make others think they are forces to be feared and reckoned with. Many have a penchant for magic, and of those a majority see defiling magic as a means to an end. While not wholly evil, a majority prefer lives of decadence and secrecy.