Halfling Language

Halflings speak their own language, which uses the Common script. They write very little in their own language, so, unlike dwarves, elves, and gnomes, they don’t have a rich body of written work. The Halfling oral tradition, however, is very strong. While the Halfling language isn’t secret, Halflings are loath to share it with others. Almost all Halflings speak Common, since they use it to deal with the people in whose lands they are living or through which they are traveling.

Ghostwise Halflings
Automatic Languages: Halfling, Common.
Bonus Languages: Any (other than secret languages, such as Druidic).

Because of their peculiar racial talent (telepathy), the ghostwise hin do not learn tongues other than their own with as much frequency as other races. The matriarchs and patriarchs of the various clans are apt to learn, in addition to their native language, Chondathan and Sylvan, while clerics and druids most commonly express an interest in Sylvan and sometimes Gnoll. The typical ghostwise clan member, however, speaks only those languages that the race receives automatically (Common, Halfling, and regional). No ghostwise are literate, except for individuals with player character classes other than barbarian.

Lightfoot Halflings
Automatic Languages: Halfling, Common.
Bonus Languages: Any (other than secret languages, such as Druidic).

Lightfoots speak Halfling, Common, and the language of their home region—which, given lightfoot wanderlust, could be almost anywhere. Wandering lightfoot Halflings pick up the languages of the places they live, and often learn other widely spread tongues.

All lightfoot nonbarbarians (the vast majority of the race, in other words) are literate.

Strongheart Halflings
Automatic Languages: Halfling, Common.
Bonus Languages: Any (other than secret languages, such as Druidic).

Strongheart Halflings speak Halfling and Common, and many pick up Shaaran as well. All but the very rare barbarians are literate.