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Barbarians in games are often known for their brute strength, large size compared to normal humans, appetite for meat and ale, general crudeness, and prowess in melee combat.
Dragoons are mounted infantry, who were trained in horse riding as well as infantry fighting skills.
Elves are a race found in a lot of games based on a fantasy setting. They are recognizable by their elongated ears and often live much longer than humans. Some are even immortal. There are many variations of Elves.
Erudites are a race in the EverQuest series. As humans evolved from barbarians, Erudites believe they are the next evolutionary step. Erudites are the most intelligent race of people in the world of Norrath.
Gnomes are a race of mythological creatures, which are usually much smaller versions of humans.
A Half Elf is the offspring of a human and an elf. In many cases, they are discriminated against by both humans and elves, which guides them to a nomadic life as bards, druids, or rangers.
Halflings, also known as hobbits, average about three and a half feet tall. They have an innate affinity to nature and possess both the agility and dexterity to make great rogues. Halflings are generally good people, but also have a mischievous side that my infuriate others.
High Elves is a race in the fantasy genre. They are all good-natured, but are often considered rude or prudish by other races. High Elves are highly intelligent, but also wise, making them great magic users of all types.
Humans are bipedal, sapient primates capable of abstract reasoning, language, and emotions.
Iksar are a reptilian race in the EverQuest series. They are the most evil of all the races and are hated by even the Dark Elves, Ogres, and Trolls. In the original EverQuest, Iksar are the only race other than Humans who can become monks.
A heavily armored soldier in the service of a lord or cause. Typically a champion of good and a defender of the innocent.
Frequently featured as a class in many RPGs, the monk often fights unarmed and unarmored.
Ogres are large, grotesque, barbaric humanoid creatures. They are generally not very intelligent, but make up for that with their unmatched strength used to crush and maim their foes.
A paladin is a holy warrior, who gains extra abilities through faith and devotion to a deity.
Samurai, or Bushi (literally, "warriors") were a social class in feudal Japan, equivalent to Western aristocracy, knights.
Shadow Knights are a hybrid of Warriors and Necromancers and are reknowned as the most evil and feared fighters in Norrath.
Slashing weapons are designed to cut and slice rather than causing blunt trauma. Examples include swords, axes, claws, naginatas, or even whips.
Trolls are a mythical race of creatures that have been interpreted many different ways in games.
An individual who specializes in armed combat.
Wood Elves are a common race in the fantasy genre. Their affinity to nature leads many to the path of druids or rangers.
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