Slimes

Slimes, or 'Slime People' are a relatively uncommon race composed of a smaller, less intelligent creature known merely as the slime achieving or evolving a true conscious and human form.

History
Slimes find their eldest origins in the Cold North and Far East but there is a strong history of Slimes within Templehelm as well.

Templehelm
Slimes have been omnipresent in Templehelm's history.

1st Era
Several slimes called Templehelm their home throughout the 1st Era. Most notable among them is Chass Ko Rah who was a regular presence at the Unified Market.

2nd Era
In the second Era, the slime Lim was created by King Ira of Evorga to be his daughter and heir. She would go on to rule Evorga throughout that era, marry a dragon, and oversee a period of great decline in the nation of Evorga at large.

3rd Era
In the third Era, one of the most notable slimes is Diddle Bottom, a cheerful fisherman and smith who is kind to all and speaks in rhyme. The Archon of Slime, Moograth was born of Diddle's Goo and some stray milk, so one can place the origin of the entire Slime Cult with Diddle Bottom, to some extent.

Outlands
Slimes have come into existence through many, many different methods. Few are the creation of Ancient Dwarven science (the first Slime People in existence, all but descendants of this type are long gone), others created by simpler alchemy and dark magic. Some are creations of the god Netharna as loyal followers, although most, but not all, in this category are Magma Slimes. There are also many Slime People that were born from parents that were either born as well, or created via the former methods. It is unknown if there are other types of Slime People or other methods of creating them.

Slimes have been around for almost a thousands years, given their old Dwarven roots. Those created by the Dwarves were often used as apprentices and assistants, but never slaves. Most descendants of this Dwarven-Slime race are located in the Far East or North of Templehelm, giving them severe rarity in the land. Slime People have gone through many, many generations of heritage and still haven't developed a decent brain capacity. Of course, slimes of differing origins can far exceed that level.

Characteristics
Slime People, and their lesser slime kin, have a gooey, jello-like membrane on the outside of their bodies; Such a membrane ranges in transparency, color, and viscosity according to the specific slime person. Inside of this membrane lies a much more acidic goo that is used to digest food, and a core of some sort. It is a matter of scholarly dispute whether slimes are mere golems or are an independent life form of their very own. The average height for Slime People varies wildly, however most do not ever exceed six feet tall. Due to their light composition, most Slime People also do not weigh over 60 pounds. (27.2 kilograms) Often, a gooey hair like structure forms upon Slime People's heads, allowing them to seem more human and keep dirty substances out of their main membranes. It is not uncommon for the membranes of a slime to leave residue or deteriorate completely. Slimes regain their lost goo by sucking water moisture out of the air. Slimes prefer moist, medium temperature habitats such as swamps or certain caves. This is due to their need to remake their membranes and their lack of heat. Having no blood to speak of, they do not breath or have a respiration process, making it one less issue when swimming. Regardless of this, many slimes cannot stay in water for long. Having a similar composition to water, they will deteriorate and melt in water if exposure is prolonged enough. Given the wide variety amongst Slimes, this is still not a universal experience.

Regional Variations
Whereas most slimes from outside of Templehelm are of the ancient variety in the Far East, there have been many individuals within Templehelm with distinct origins.

Far East
The remaining slimes of old Dwarvish make, who come from the Far East, possess a small, opaque, green brain which acts as their core. This brain is often not very evolved and cannot, in most cases, support a very intelligent being.

Templehelm
There have been several independent generations of Slimes in Templehelm, using different methodologies and producing different outcomes. Some are very intelligent, all are curious creatures.

Notable Individuals
Chass Ko Rah Lim Diddle Bottom