The Earlish

 The Earlish are a people who like those of the other Garaleyan Nations find their origins going back to the Celtic peoples who first inhabited the lands. The Earlish however have come a long way since their Celtic beginnings and are a much more civilised race.
They are a very religious people who still worship the old Celtic Gods both individually and through a collective church known as the Holy Order of the Oak.
Culturally they have advanced to early Renaissance however at the same time much of their culture is embroiled in chivalry and romance. (In other words you have both the advancements of the Renaissance and the feudal system of Arthurian Britain.)
Most young noble boys are trained as squires in the ways of the court and of warfare so that they may one day go on to become Knights. Some go on to become Knights of the court rather than of the field. Usually however the first son of any noble family goes on improving his skill at arms in case he is called upon to defend his family and holdings.
The Earlish are a proud people who dislike showing any sign of weakness. They are proud of their country and in times of crisis come together. Even Earlish men who are enemies will come together to fight for their country in times of war.

Physical Description

 The Earlish are a physically powerful race, thus they are very fit and have great reserves of stamina. Their hair colour usually ranges from light brown to fair. Their eyes are usually blue or brown. Their height usually ranges from 6ft to 6ft 5ins in men, and 5ft 5ins to 6ft in women.
The Earlish tend to dress as well as they can within their means and normally with an eye to practicality
 Many of the noble men who have reached their thirtieth year wear  beards which they keep well trimmed
 Women tend to wear long flowing dresses made of linen for higher status women and wool for those of lower status. The dresses tend to be of one colour however ladies of the court often wear embroideries and patterns in their dress.
 
(For further roleplay aids read literature on England in King Arthur's and Renaissance times.)
 

Earlish average lifespan:      Comfortable and above 80
                                         Poor 60