Genasi

Genasi have a few possible origins; the simplest, and most common nowadays, is to be born to a father or mother of Genasi descent.
The second is to have one Genie parent, the caste of powerful Elementals who possess the most refined consciousness; these tend to abandon their children, or treat them as something more akin to a pet.
The third, as rare as the second, is being born near an Elemental event, or a portal- temporary or permanent- to one of the four Elemental Planes.

The nature of their origin makes it difficult to create genasi communities, so they usually form small pockets within larger societies, seeking understanding from similar people as themselves. Water genasi often clump together with Triton, and Dwarves often adopt Earth Genasi into their homes and workplaces.

Whatever their origin, a genasi has characteristics that link their appearance to the element that influences them. This can manifest itself in crystal or fire hair, rocky or damp skin, an unnaturally low or high density of their body; their existence is intrinsically linked to the Elemental planes.