Created by the gods Arkanocles and Spiros as a tool of war, the "blood-kin" are an arcane race that combine the aspects of man, dwarf and elf. Most have given up interacting with the world so that they may guard whatever secret rests beneath Fire Eye Mountain.

Strengths: Sturdy or strong, cautious, aware, resistant to poison and fear, immune to sleep spells and fire
Weaknesses: Less wise or not as intelligent as others, vulnerable to cold
Religion: Arkanocles or Spiros
Homeland: Fire Eye Mountain/Arkanmendia
Favored Class: Paladin