Mice

Based on the Japanese Field Mouse, Mice are a very common species, especially in the south. They are related to Rats, but do not share the agression of Rats, and are often degraded for being timid.

High Level Concept
The smallest of the higher races,

Appearance

 * Physical Appearance


 * Common Clothing

Personality

 * Describe the common personality type for a member of this race. Somewhat of a stereotype.

Skills
Mice have very few fields of expertise or artisans. They are proficient farmers, but little else.

Diet
Complete Herbavores, grains for the most part, but can eat lesser grasses in leaner times.

Current State
Describe where the species is positioned now, if things have changed

Population Distribution
Due to their large litters, their population is very high. The majority of the population is in

Shiba
The mice of Shi'bara have very little political power, though the majority are content just stick to their own villages, away from any intrigues or danger of the court. Though not antagonistic towards the Shiba, any dog who walks into their village is likely only bringing bad news, and they are often treated with suspicion.

Oxen
Due to their small stature, there are some tasks, especially construction tasks, that require a little help. Oxen slaves are often assigned by regional lords to villages on a seasonal basis in order to help with those tasks. Though the villagers are often greatly indebted to their temporary companions, the Oxen are forced to leave at the end of a season, and come the next season they are provided with a new Ox.

Suppliemental Links
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