Human

Known across Amestria as the proponents of war and politics, Humans are the most abundant and divided race. They pride themselves on commerce and a structured society with multiple levels of aristocracy. The origin of humanity is unknown, only that they have existed long since before recorded history. Humanity is resourceful and clever, able to exploit the weaknesses of others to further their own gains. Humans are very diverse and have taken on many cultural identities, some of which were influenced by non-human cultures.

Physical Characteristics

Humans have the most average appearance of any race, with no exaggerated features worthy of noting. Their height ranges from 5 to 6 feet and they have an average level of strength. Humans can have skin tones ranging from very pale pink or creamy olive to brown, and can also have yellowish or reddish tones in some cases. They can have hair colors ranging from black, brown, blonde, and red. Their eye colors can be brown, blue, green, hazel, and amber. The specific combinations of these characteristics will depend on which culture of humans are in question. Humans are noteworthy for their ability to adapt to foreign environments, which has allowed them to settle parts of the world that other races cannot tolerate. Humans have an average lifespan of 80 years, with children reaching maturity by 16 years old. They are very susceptible to diseases and as a result usually possess high levels of hygiene.

Mental Characteristics

Humans have a tendency to form social groups with others that they relate to. This extends from the smallest friend circle to the largest civilization, and will often result in a mosaic of differing factions that may not entirely agree with one another. They are often aggressive towards other factions with different views, and will actively oppose them if they feel their security is at risk. These numerous and complex social situations have given rise to a charisma and ingenuity that exceeds the other races in the areas of warfare and politics. Humans could be considered to be of an average intelligence, superior compared to beasts and mundane compared to the other sentient races. They are however, very creative and praised for their ability to think outside the box. Humans do tend to possess a lower empathy for others compared to most other races, with only a Vampire being lower on the scale.