"Well, where I'm from, there's men - most people here are - there's hobbits, that's me, and then there's elves, and they're great big things with eyes that burn right through you." He shudders. "I was held prisoner by some, once. They didn't really try to hurt me, but that was probably just because they didn't have to. Just being touched by them hurts enough. And orcs are ugly nasty brutes who'll torture you as soon as look at you." He gives the Creature an appraising look. "You could pass for one, if you had big fangs and lots more scars. No offense meant."

He takes another sip of beer. "They're not nice."