Dimian

The Dimians, also called Demlin, are a diminutive but diverse race of hommians which primarily inhabit the idyllic province of Corra in the east of the continent. They are a diligent and amicable people, having strong historical and cultural ties to the Thaste and Freyans and being generally liked by everyone else.

Appearance
Dimians stand shorter in stature than most other hommians, though taller then the Nolkh, measuring from anywhere between about three and a half to to five feet. They inherit somewhat large eyes from their Nolkh heritage, and somewhat pointed ears from their Thaste heritage. Other than these basic common features, there is significant diversity amongst them. Some populations have roundish faces, agile frames and little capacity for facial hair, where other groups have angular features, curly beards, and stockier builds; and anything between can be found amongst their number.

History
The Dimians originate from a relatively small group of early Nolkh, who split away from the main tribe before the features typical of Gnoculi had fully developed. This group migrated from Keldor to the plains and forests of Corra, settling initially in what is now the modern Corran county of Ghedan. They came across a Thaste settlement of similar size, and chose to settle with them. Over generations the two populations bred and mixed, weaving Thaste features together with the partially-developed Nolkh ones and creating the distinct races of the Dimians. During the Crucible War they readily joined the Holy Union, happy to trade labour and natural resources in exchange for military protection. This led to significant Sellian influence on their culture that can be seen up to the present day.

Culture
The Dimian people, especially those that reside in their home province of Corra, are generally perceived by others as a peaceul and docile, but conscientious and diligent - content to just farm the land and live their life, usually not concerned with wars of glory and grandeur. This perception is fairly historically validated - but as with any such generalisations, exceptions are to be found. Their staple crop is the tudd, a starchy tuber much like our potatoes. It was the first plant encountered by the original Dimian group, and over hundreds of years they have perfected farming procedures and uses for the plant. Due to their smaller stature (especially compared to some of the other species like Drakyr and Freyans who can tower at up to seven feet tall), some cultures like to build high structures that tower above most architectural styles in all of Halus in the hope that their superior building techniques distracts the eyes of other races from discrimination based on their size.