On the world of Mirinos, there is but one race that dwells beneath the ground, not a myriad of races, like in other worlds.  These creatures, dubbed the "Underfolk" by unenlightened peoples, live close to the earth's surface, in naturally hilly and forested areas.  The "Badgren", as they call themselves, are generally shy and isolationist creatures, venturing out only to sell the gems and ores which they mine in their subterranean homes.
Personality
Badgren are, in general, shy creatures, who rarely venture into more "civilized" realms.  They are kind and generous when encountered, though, and stout defenders of their homelands.  They will mostly remain quiet, until something of import, or something on which they are well informed on, becomes the topic of conversation.  Than, they will utter a few choice words, and go back to their silence.
Physical Appearance
Like the dwarves of other worlds, to whom they are commonly compared, the Badgren are a short but broad race, weighing easily as much or more than a human.  Besides this, though, the Badgren do not resemble dwarves very much at all.  The Badgren appear almost as a mix of dwarf and badger.  They have coarse hair that covers the back of limbs and the face, which they keep short against the skin.  They have very broad faces, broader even than a dwarf's, and their bottom canine teeth protrude slightly out of their mouths.  Also, the skin of a Badgren is very thick and resilient to wounds.  This, combined with their strong bones, allows Badgren to burrow through soil without even needing to use tools, instead using their bear hands.
Relations
As has been previously mentioned, the Badgren are an isolationist and shy society.  The only group which they have regular contact with are the Sun Dwarves, to whom the Badgren sell their gems and valuable metals, which the Sun Dwarves turn into beautiful jewelry and ornamentation.  Badgren and Sun Dwarves get along fairly well in general.  The relations of Badgren with humans varies, generally with the attitude of the humans.  However, Badgren are always even handed and give most humans a chance to prove their worth.  The ferocity and savagery of most elves does not sit well with the calm Badgren, and so these races do not get along well.  As for the other races of Mirinos, the Badgren handle these on a case to case basis, much like humans.
Alignment
Badgren who are raised in their home societies are almost always good.  While they have a healthy respect for law, they themselves have no set code of conduct.  Instead, those individuals who do not do their part or whom raise tumult in Badgren society are cast out by election.  This form of communal governing creates a very calm, and steady society.  Only those who cause large amounts of disturbance are ever cast out, though Chaotic actions are frequently not supported by Badgren society.
Badgren Lands
Badgren inhabit barrows just beneath the surface of natural, wooded areas, like glens and forests.  Their homes all have surface entrances, as well as tunnel connections between them.  Badgren hold a great love for wooded areas, and for nature, so their barrows and warrens must always be near such places.  Often, tunnels lead deeper into the earth from Badgren lands, and it is from these deep tunnels that they gather their gems and metals.  Though they collect minerals, Badgren themselves generally prefer leather and wood for their possessions.  The minerals and gems are considered gifts from their deity, and with it, they can acquire more items of the surface world, which they love.
Religion
The Badgren worship an almost unknown deity, dubbed He Who Sleeps Beneath, not only by outsiders, but by the Badgren themselves.  He Who Sleeps Beneath is a Neutral deity of Earth, Protection, and Strength.  His preferred weapon is the pick. Religion is vastly important to the Badgren, though their faith has no organized churches or official priests.  Instead, every individual Badgren may become a priest of He Who Sleeps Beneath.
Language
Badgren have their own spoken tongue, a deep, rolling language that sounds something like echoes.  Unbeknownst to most, the Badgren also have their own written language, which uses the Terran alphabet.  Badgren children are always taught to read their own language and, unlike the other races of Mirinos, they learn to read Badgren for free.
Adventurers
Badgren adventurers are incredibly rare.  Few Badgren venture away from their homelands.  Those who do are frequently cast aways, whom did not fit in with Badgren society.  Priests of deities other than He Who Sleeps Beneath are also cast out of Badgren society, as their presence is said to make Him angry.  Finally, Badgren warrens are frequently the victims of attacks by other humanoids, as they make excellent lairs.  Adventurer Badgren may be the last remaining members of their own clans, searching for another group of their reclusive peoples to join.

Badgren Racial Traits

• +2 Constitution, -2 Dexterity: Badgren are very stout and sturdy, but their wide stature makes them rather slow and not very dextrous.
• Medium-size: Badgren are medium-sized, and gain no benefits or penalties for size.
• Badgren base speed is 20 feet.
• Darkvision: Badgren can see in the dark up to 60 feet.  Darkvision is black and white only, and Badgren dislike it, because it deprives them of the color of the world.
• +2 racial bonus on saving throws against poison: Badgren are very resistant to poisons.
• +2 racial bonus on Appraise checks that are related to gems: Badgren do not value such objects but they know how much other races do.
• Claws: Badgren have short, thick claws on the end of their fingers, which do 1d4 damage.  This gives Badgren a +2 racial skill check bonus to Climb attempts.
• Ambidexterity: all Badgren are ambidextrous, and gain this feat for free.
• Tough Hide: all Badgren have a +2 natural armor class bonus from their thick, resistant skin.  Any armor better thant his worn by the Badgren cancels out this bonus
• Scent: all Badgren have excellent senses of smell.  For a partial action, they can detect creatures within 30', 60' if the creatures are upwind, 15' if they are downwind.  This gives Badgren a +2 racial skill check bonus to Alchemy, Search, Spot, or Wilderness Lore checks involving scent.
• Automatic Languages: Badgren.  Bonus Languages: Common, Dwarven (Spoken and Written), Giant, Goblin, Ignan, Terran.
• Preferred Multi-Class: Cleric of He Who Sleeps Beneath.  A multiclass Badgren's Cleric of He Who Sleeps Beneath does not count when determining whether he suffers an XP penalty for multiclassing.  Badgren culture is deeply religious, and each Badgren individual is taught to worship He Who Sleeps Beneath.