Elves do not have facial hair like humans, and bald elves (unless they shaved their heads) are almost non-existent.
Their staple food are usually fruits, vegetables, fungi, and various plant products. They do sometimes enjoy meat and fish (if it's fresh) and animal products such as milk, cheese, and eggs.
They mostly only drink water or wine.
Elves love things in life that last and are enduring, like themselves.
Stories - particularly epic yarns and sagas - music, poetry, lasting art, dance, gems and jewelry, and especially magic are highly prized, while short term gains are often thought of as foolish - and those who have them are thought equally foolish or immature and short sighted.
The connection they have with nature prevents them from abusing or over harvesting it due to greed. Many settlements are nomadic and they always leave the land better than they found it.
Elves are known to be excellent craftsmen, and excel in woodworking arts, and also in the manufacturing of rope, and valuable metals like silver, gold, and mithral.
Clothing, weapons and tools are bejeweled colorfully and always boast a sense of elegance and practicality.
Adult elves do not sleep unless hurt or wounded, instead they engage in a trancelike meditation - called the Reverie.
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