Short Ones

The Short Ones are a clan of halflings that live in the forested mountain foothills of Maztica. They live isolated from the other halflings of Maztica, and build themselves conical homes from mud and bark. Their existence is supported by gathering berries, growing some of their own crops and hunting small game from the forest. They have little contact with other races and are generally distrustful, although they have been known to trade with the Nahopaca. They particularly enjoy the turquoise beads of the Azuposi but will not trade with them directly, so have to rely on other means to acquire them.