Calishite

Calishite is the name given to the majority of humans who come from Calimshan. "Calimite" is a deeply insulting name for these people.

Regions
Though Calishites have migrated outside the realm of Calimshan. Calishites make up the bulk of the population in the following areas:


 * The Border Kingdoms
 * The cities of the Lake of Steam
 * The Nelanther Isles
 * Calimshan

Calishites are also a major ethic group in the nations of Amn and Tethyr and can be found in smaller numbers in Lapaliiya and the Shaar.

Appearance
Calishites usually have dusky brown skin, brown hair and brown eyes. They are also on average a little shorter and of slighter build than the average human.

History
Calishites are descendants of the slaves of the genies who ruled great empires south of the Marching Mountains and are not native to Abeir-Toril. After the Calim's power dwindled, the Calishites were able to free themselves of the genies' yoke and founded the nation of Coramshan in 606 DR. Since this time the Calishite race has expanded and migrated to the various regions listed above.

Culture
The pervaiding Calishite view is they are the rightful rulers of all the land south and west of the Sea of Fallen Stars. They have a tendency to look on the northern cultures as being short-lived barbarian cultures barely worthy of notice. This, however, does not prevent them from trading with these nations.