In the Tales of Taluma, an urchin is one of the primary heroes. Usually thought to be too small, just or unconcerned with world events to make an impact, Kylbi would show the world that urchins can, indeed, be counted among the heroes of Gaithewaite and Taluma.

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Urchins are know to have a connection with small animals, especially those that live and gather in groups like packs, swarms, and flocks. This includes birds, such as the pigeons that flock in cities as well as the homing pigeons used to send messages.

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Urchins who become known as vexers may become so good at flustering other people that they can bewilder spellcasters. Urchin vexers are so clever they are able to jeer and fluster spellcasters while performing other actions, using only a bonus action to attempt to interrupt their concentration.

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Urchins are known for being fast-talkers and annoyances to the big folk with their chittering, bird-like speech. While this is a natural effect of both their physique and culture, some urchins train and hone their vocal abilities to be consistently and overtly frustrating to others, being able to influence others’ ability to resist and complete actions through skill. Through taunting or just sheer speed and volume of sound an urchin can break down people’s composure and cause them to give in or give up.

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One of the few trades urchins are known to practice is beekeeping, along with making products from the honey and wax harvested from the hives. Even in cities with limited space, urchins are able to build apiaries or just single hives on the roofs of buildings.

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Almost all the civilized people welcome dogs into their society and communities, even being considered part of the family in many cases. But dogs are especially important to the urchins. with their various sizes, temperaments, and instincts, dogs serve many roles within urchin society.

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Urchins are known for their quick talking style, often called chittering (like a bird or rodent), which can be very annoying. They become even more so when they insult and taunt the target of their chittering. They have a knack for throwing barbs at people.

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Down alleys and in the hidden spots of cities, you can find small altars or shrines with sacks, pots, and boxes of food, clothing, toys, and other goods. These are urchin offering altars, where goods are left not for the gods or exemplars or even tutelary spirits, but for their kin..

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Urchins wear simple, practical clothing. They prefer subtle, earthen colors such as browns, tans, and grays, and use nearly no leather. Their belts, gloves, and shoes (when they wear them) are made of hemp or canvas. The style of their clothes is in fashion with the culture of men or dwarves they live among, as they often purchase children’s clothes of the big folk.

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