Drow

At the time of this writing, there are four discrete micro-empires which refer to themselves as Drow. They are differentiated in official records as Drow, Drowae, Drowkin, and Drowan. All of these micro-empires share a common heritage, and are involved in eachother's politics. Of them, the Drow empire is the largest, followed by the Drowkin.

With the notable exception of the Drowkin empire, their societies are matriarchal and democratic, though heavily restricted by cutural mores. The Drowkin have a patriarchal kleptocracy, formerly an economic oligarchy. The constant shifts of power have fostered a rather more manic reputation among drowkin than that shared by most other drow.

Basic Anatomy
Roughly humanoid, Drow are notable for two major traits. Their skintones are uniformly matte black, as a result of a rendency to occupy nonstandard radioactive planets, and their ears are extremely large, often peaking a full twenty centimeters above their heads.

Aside from this rough generalization, there is much variation in Drow appearance. Due to a relatively low frequency of magic in natural born Drow, they are considered a Scientifically Driven race, and have wide spread and ready access to genetic manipulation and physical alteration therapies.

The natural spectrum of hair and eye colors has been lost to history.

Average height is approximately 1.5 meters, making them standard in this respect. The variation in height is less than might be expected of such a widespread race, with generally no more than a few centimeters of difference between any two individuals. Most differences in measure tend to be in the arena of width, with shoulder and hip widths ranging anywhere from roughly equal to the width of the head to more than two and a halfs times said width.

As a rule, those with wider body structures tend to be more heavily built.

Important Persons
Notable Drow include:

Paygen Blackheart, Drowkin, Tactician and Security for the Shakti.

Kira Illyamima, Drow, First Mate (Acting Captain) of the Arjuna.