Surem

Surems are one of the kiths of the Nunnehi, the fae native to North America.

Overview
Yaqui stories speak of quiet and helpful “little people” who brought peace wherever they came. Today, they are known as the peacemakers among the Nunnehi. Some Nunnehi even see their actions as traitorous, since they do not actively oppose the European changelings and instead counsel peace.

Surems are attentive listeners. They dislike loud noise and boisterous talking, and oppose violence of any kind. This passivity is sometimes mistaken for weakness, but it comes from their assurance of their spiritual health and the righteousness of their vision. They are overwhelmingly Summer people and consider those who fall into a Winter Camp to be insane. This is not to say that they have never fought. They claim to be the ones who warned the tribes of the coming of the white people. Their close ties with the spirits afforded them the chance to leave as the last roads to the Higher Hunting Grounds closed. However, many chose to stay, and helped to fight against the invaders. This was their last fight, however, and cost them and the tribes dearly, so they chose not to fight again.

Surems can usually be found in the southwestern states of Arizona, Nevada, and southern California, as well as in northwestern Mexico. Unlike other Nunnehi, the majority of the surems live and work alongside human tribespeople, and are often fully-integrated members of the community.

Surems are solidly built and rarely more than five feet in height. They have broad, pleasant faces and usually maintain a serene expression. They dress following the custom of the Yaqui.

Affinity: Actor

Birthrights
Serenity — Surems can project a powerful air of serenity around them. When actively exerting this calming influence, anyone within range must make a Willpower roll (difficulty 8) to speak angry words or take any violent action.

Congeniality — Surems receive an extra success on all Charisma rolls, provided the initial roll is not a failure. Also, they cannot botch any Empathy or Leadership roll.

Frailties
Plowshares: Commitment to pacifism and peaceful resolutions is so ingrained that if a surem resorts to violence, or even speaks harshly, she suffers a Banality trigger. All violent actions are made at +1 difficulty.