Mingits

The Mingits are a scattered human people whose homeland, along with that of Arangothians' ancestors, the Igmerinds, was destroyed a thousand years ago. They have been described as pale, black-haired and green-eyed.

Mingits
Racial Characteristics
Average Height:	5'-6'
Average Weight:	100-200 lbs
Hair Color:	Black
Eye Color:	Green
Other Information
Country of Origin:	The Mingit Empire, now lost
Significant Populations:	Enclaves in scattered cities such as Drache's Mingit District
Language:	Common
Related Races:	Humans

History

The Mingit Empire once contained present-day Vallaria, Leturia, and Zul Kiras. Its fall is shrouded in mystery; some stories tell of a vast horde of nomadic raiders from the western desert, while others tell of a swarm of dragons that decimated the population. Today the Mingits are scattered, dwelling in separate quarters in many cities (including Drache). It's speculated that the Common language is actually the original language of the Mingits, spread across the world in their flight.

Culture

Mingits have a reputation for being extraordinarily heavy drinkers but they shun inns, preferring intimate company. They often form the merchant caste of most cultures among whom they live and are very insular otherwise. They tend to live densely and have a rich oral and musical tradition.

Mingit districts are characterized by narrow, crowded streets and brick houses built closely together in clusters around central courtyards. The houses never have windows facing outwards but only inwards towards these courtyards. The Mingits value fountains and public baths for cleanliness but tend to hold inns and taverns in disdain.