The origin of hobbits is uncertain, though it's known that they existed long before coming to their current main home in the Shire. Hobbits are a small folk, being about half the size of a man. They fear other races, treating them with superstition. However, they are a very-strong willed people, who when forced to fight can do so with vigour. It's recorded how the Shire Hobbits managed to defend their home from an Orcish attack many years ago. There are only two known places where Hobbits are known to live, those being the original settlement of Bree, and the Shire. They are known as Halflings by the Humans, and the Periannath by the Elves.

Hobbits in Mume

Hobbits within Mume are in most respect identical to Tolkien's descriptions. They are, for obvious reasons, found in places other than the Shire and Bree. With their quick reflexes and light bodies, they make ideal thieves. This was grasped by Thorin II and his party when they took to finding a Hobbit to reclaim their lost home. They have the following modifications to other races:

• gain advantages over other races in sneaking when barefoot
• their bare feet have similar absorb and movement bonuses as high quality leather boots
• are disadvantaged when fighting against trolls
• suffer penalties when riding large mounts and should thus ride ponies

Hobbits can start the game in the Shire, the Tower Hills, Fornost, or Bree.

Sub-races

Harfoot

The most common and typical breed of Hobbit. They are shorter and smaller than other breeds, with brown skin.

• Scouting: Exceptional at scouting without being noticed.
• Evasion: Small size gives them an increased chance to avoid being bashed.
• Escape: Can escape combat faster and suffer a reduced penalty when escaping from multiple opponents.

Stoor

The heftiest of Hobbits and the only breed that can grow facial hair. They prefer to dwell near marshes and rivers.

• Survival: Natural affinity for swimming and endurance.
• Resilience: Leathery feet make them more resilient to physical damage (high absorption).

Fallohide

Taller and slimmer than other Hobbits, with a more adventurous spirit and a fair complexion.

• Travel: Always receive the full amount of travel points (for themselves and followers).
• Herblore: High proficiency in mixing potions (equal to two kit upgrades).
• Pipe-weed: Never have a negative smoking experience; higher chance of a gratifying result.

Classes & Races
Classes	Warrior · Mage · Cleric · Thief · Ranger
Free Peoples	Man · Elf · Half-Elf · Dwarf · Hobbit · Beorning
Shadow	Orc · Troll · Black Númenórean