In a world where humans are the shortest-lived species compared to all the other races, they are considered to be mediocre in most every aspect of society. Magic, craftsmanship, architecture, everything that a human might accomplish in sixty working years other races have mastered and perfected twice over. As such, human labor is considered cheap and only of use if you need something serviceable and inexpensive. Society is generally organized by the other elected races of the continent, with humans generally only holding positions as local leaders or magistrates.