Unlike most other kinds of elves, Mountain elves have a hardened body that reflects their rough homelands. With tanned skin full of calluses and scars, both done through ritual scarification and earned through battle and accidents; these elves have a more warrior-like and wild grace rather than the more refined and delicate grace elves are known for.   The skin tones of Mountain Elves are roughly equivalent to the wide range found in humanity but trend towards earthier and more tanned tones or, in some cases, take on the more red-browns, grey, and grey-browns found in their homelands.   Stockier than other elves and built full of lean muscle, Mountain Elves are somewhat taller than the average human, typically ranging from 6 feet to 6-and-a-half feet tall.   Their hair typically takes on darker colors and is stylized in short-cropped styles or woven in complex ceremonial braids or one utilizing both. Those who braid their hair and have been recognized as great warriors and champions often fasten it using clasps made of precious metals passed as heirlooms through their family or metal clasps made from broken or damaged weapons of champions and saviors from their clan.   Lastly, Mountain Elves tend to have hard names with an edge of grace. Both males and females share in the same pool of names and it is common for offspring to inherit the name of a parent or grandparent, regardless of the genders of those involved. Mountain elves are expected to embody the spirits of those heroic fallen and to instantly take the place of their clan-mates who perish. A hereditary name accomplishes this, allowing the young elf to that much more effectively step into the void of his or her predecessors   Names: Arkilun, Keddikai, Jeruxa, Corza, Galik, Okari, Axnir, Urxnii, Korduic
Surnames: Ko'rorathi, Hen'dadik, Zol'exil, Cek'tath, Lar'karum, Xono'gol, Gren'heula, P'talath, Hun'durnin, Kel'halik