Player characters can choose from one of the younger races. Each race has advantages and disadvantages, reflecting its physical and psychological makeup. A player character member of one of the Easterling nations has the most flexibility in character creation.

Ainu

The Ainu are the physically toughest of all the playable races on Nyonia. They also tend to be slower in their physical and mental reaction times than other races.  Slower mental reaction times does not mean a lack of intelligence. Mental reaction times reflect how fast the character processes new information.

Easterlings

The Easterlings are, for all practical purposes, like modern human beings. The one variation on this is the Marius.

The Marius are slightly tougher than other Easterlings. The Marius are also slightly slower to react both physically and mentally. 

Koori

The Koori are significantly quicker in their physical reaction time than Ainu and Easterlings. They are well known for their long-distance running ability, both in terms of how fast they can run and how long they can run before becoming exhausted. They also have highly evolved senses of sight and smell. The Koori are also weaker and more easily injured than Easterlings. 

Wangai

The Wangai's physical reaction time exceeds that of all other races in Nyonia. Due to their size, Wangai are very slow runners. When they want, they can become virtually invisible. The Wangai are significantly weaker and more easily injured than any other race in Nyonia.