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best traits of both races, with the strength of the
            orc and the cunning of the human.                    HALFLINGS
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                                                                 HALFLINGS OF THE FIVE NATIONS
            HALF-ORCS AND DRAGONMARKS
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            something found, turn to Tharashk.
                                                                 and other criminals.
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