Halflings live in pastoral communities run by a hereditary mayor, an appointed sheriff, and an elected council. Their communities are small, where everyone knows each other, and gossip is a very popular passtime. They trade with other nearby communities, including non-halfling ones when possible. Every community has a small group of constables to protect it, but in times of crisis, all halflings take arms to defend the community.

Children are raised in extended families. They are taught by their families the basics, how to use their various powers, and the various family crafts and traditions. Some are sent to local schools to learn specific subjects, but most are educated at home. When they turn 14, they are allowed to stop schooling and wander the world if they choose, but most wait. At 16, they are encouraged to start working, but still are educated and live at home. At 25, they are adults, and they usually set out to find some independence. Most do not stray far from home, however, unless they are taken by the winds of fortune or fall in love with someone from far away.

Every family has a matriarch who is usually the oldest woman. Her role is to tend to the education of the family, the bookkeeping, and settling disputes. They also have an elder (someone of any gender who is older than 90) who keeps the family history, advises the family on matters of defense and occupation, and guides the family politically. Sometimes the matriarch and elder are the same person, depending on circumstance. Each family has a small group of adults who organize the family's defense in times of crisis. One of these is usually also a member of the constabulary.

The mayor of every community is descended of a founding family for that community. This family usually owns the most land, controls the most farms, and has sway over all trade. The local families all pay taxes to the mayor's family, as the mayor is tasked with representing the community politically on a national level, negotiating on behalf of the community, and keeping up the local roads and bridges. The local sheriff is paid by the mayor. The mayor selects a candidate for sheriff every six years, and the local council votes on the candidate. If the candidate is not voted in by the council, the mayor has a week to find a suitable replacement, or the old sheriff remains sheriff. If the mayor puts forth the old candidate and the old candidate is not voted in, the council chooses a new candidate thay can be vetoed by the mayor. In rare cases of gridlock, a three week campaign is held where local members of the community can put forward their own candidates (including themselves). The council then must pick from this group, no matter what.

rare plantspeakers who become druids

thieves

A halfling is aflicted with wanderlust as a youth. During their travels, they pick up the languages of the places they visit, & by chance, a few souvenirs. If in trouble, a halfling has the ability, by chance, to insult a person with a taunt that will stun them.