Azer
He stroked his chin, ignoring the flames that licked between his fingers, bronze fingers ringing against against his jaw. He, or it, was contemplating my offer. I made sure all the terms were laid out, and they made sure I knew what would happen if there were any hidden surprises.
---Godwin Planewalker, Negotiating With Citizens of Other Planes.
Pillars of flame and pools of lava are common sights to an Azer, with tunnels of earth bringing just as much of an image of home. Made of metal and run on fire, the azer is an immortal race who is slow to change, and only when a new one is born does innovation usually take place. However, when an azer leaves its home plane, its natural flame slightly weakens, sacrificing its immunity to magical flames.
Made, Not Born
Azer don't reproduce. They are each crafted from bronze by another azer and imbued with a portion of the crafter's inner flame. Each azer is sculpted with unique features. This crafting process limits the growth of the azer population and is the primary reason that these creatures remain rare.
Craftsmen
Azers are masterful artisans, and create beautiful works frpm the gems and precious metals found in their volcanic habitat. They rate the value of such treasures above all other things, sometimes dispatching parties across the planes to seek out rare metals and gemstones. When azers are called by magic to the Material Plane, it is typically to help forge an elaborate magic item or work of art, for it is said that their skill in such craft knows no equal.
Betrayal
Long ago, the efreet and the azers were allies. Azers helped create the City of Brass, forging that home of the efreet into one of the most wondrous places in creation. When the azers had finished their work, the efreet betrayed them, making a failed attempt to enslave the azers so as to protect the secrets of the city. Despite occasional raids and skirmishes, however, the two sides have so far refrained from all-out conflict. The azers believe that only the threat of them revealing the hidden ways into the City of Brass keeps the efreet in check.
Volcanic Dwellers
Azers dwell in a kingdom on the border between the Elemental Plane of Earth and Fire- a range of mountains and volcanoes whoes spires rise as a series of fortresses. Beneath mountain peaks, under volcanic calderas, and amid rivers of magma, azers extract gleaming metals and glittering gems from the earth. Squads of azer patrol the passes and tunnels of their realm, fending off the salamander raiders whose efreet masters order strikes against the azer kingdom.
Azer Traits
As an Azer, you gain the following benefits.
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 1, and your Strength score increases by 2.
Age. Azer are made fully grown, but still grow in personality over several centuries.
Size. Azer stand between 3 and 5 feet tall, and average about 400 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30.
Elemental Being. Your creature type is Elemental. Additionally, while you are on the Elemental Plane of Fire, you are immune to fire damage.
Living Fire. You do not need to eat, sleep, or drink, and you shed bright light in a 10 foot radius, and dim light for an additional 10 feet. To gain the benefits of a long rest, you can spend all 8 hours doing light activity, such as reading and keeping watch.
Additionally, you have resistance to fire and non-magical flames and heat do not hurt you.
Azer Constitution. You have advantage on saves against poison and resistance against poison damage
Tool Proficiencies. You gain proficiency with smith's tools.
Metal Body. Your metal body is naturally tough. When you aren't wearing armor, your AC is 12 + your Constitution modifier. You can use your natural armor to determine your AC if the armor you wear would leave you with a lower AC. A shield's benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armor.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Ignan.
Art Sources
Azer- WOTC Monster Manual
Azer BG - Shivan Gorge Art MTG
Splash Art on Second Page - Mountain Art MTG