The Firbolg people often get a harsh reputation for being quiet, plant eating, pacifists. Much to the contrary Firbolgs consider themselves guardians of the natural world, and they take their job seriously.

Firbolg last names are often related to something in the natural world. More traditional Firbolgs may take names like Babbling Brook, Oak in Summer, and Boulder on a Hill. More modern Firbolgs usually take names that are a single word like Whistle, Stream, Flock, or Herd.

Firbolgs hold a very Anti-Civilization attitude. While this attitude is slowly starting to shift in some younger Firbolgs, most still believe that living in a city with hundreds of strangers is the wrong way to live. Instead they prefer to live in tight knit communities of only a few families in a natural setting. While much of their history before the material plane is gone, most Firbolgs hold tight to the idea that they are guardians of the natural world. A family of Firbolgs living in a forest will guard that forest with their lives and will not hesitate to take the life of those who wish it harm. To disrespect a Firbolg's home is to invite death into your home.

Firbolgs are originally from the Faewild. Beyond that, the Firbolgs have no history of their past. The first mention of a Firbolg, in human texts, dates back to during the gods war, however many scholars believe that they may have been living on the material plane for much longer before their discovery.