[quote=@Aristo]
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I'm casting a personal vote for no elves/dwarves/halflings, AKA 'classic' fantasy races. They're so ingrained into the realm of modern fantasy, I feel they don't add anything particularly special, unless they fill some special role in the story. Humans are an incredibly diverse species (as we know IRL) and basing other races off niche human traits is something of a disservice. But that's just me. 
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Maybe the Fae should be something more like gnomes than elves, then. Small and mischievous, but obey any pacts and contracts made with them.