Leprechaun

Leprechaun

The Leprechaun are of fae heritage, but tend to be a bit different than their kin. Shorter even than halflings, almost always red of hair and possessing an affinity for greens and browns in their style of clothing. In addition, they prefer to dress smartly, in formal wear quite different from their other fae cousins.

Characteristics

These fae people are a bit different from most others of their nature, yet still loved by their cousins. They are jolly and a bit silly in their behavior, but still their lies a method to their curious behavior. They possess an inherent wisdom and appreciation for life. They rarely seek combat and are more interested in accruing wealth to add to their horde. For what purpose, not even other Fae know. Should they be forced to fight, however, an unwary opponent will find that they have bit off quite a bit more than they can chew.

History

The Leprechauns are quite possibly the most notorious of fae, known for leading mortals on wild goose chases through wooded areas. It has been said in more than one culture that should you catch a Leprechaun, it is bound to give you it's wealth, which is usually a large mass of gold hefty enough to make a man rich beyond his wildest dreams. However, anyone that claims to have actually met a Leprechaun does not report successfully stealing their treasure, and more often than not ends their story with them being the butt of a clever joke played on them by their quarry.

Culture

Not much is known about Leprechaun culture, other than that they prefer to reside in enchanted areas hospitable to fae creatures that the Leprechauns themselves make sure are very well hidden from interlopers. There are a few rumors of Leprechaun villages, where the creatures spend most of their time dancing, drinking, singing and playing with other fae creatures, but since this has not been confirmed, it is assumed that this is more of an old wives tale than anything else.