Ashen folk

each ashen folk is born with an inherent connection to the elemental planes. their connections vary greatly, with some having minor connections, simply having some innate fondness for perhaps a craft related to their element, while others have a great connection, taking on traits similar to the elementals they worship. this connection is proposed to be due to a weakened barrier to the elemental planes caused by the demons that controlled them. those with strong connecions are commonly called gensi after the god of the four elements Gen.