I think it's because Tanis is only half-elven and they're very strict about thay sort of thing there. Especially when it comes to the Laurana being like a princess too! Where do you come from? I come from Krynn. More specifically Solace, which is where I live in the dreams even though I come from Kendermore.
Oh no, we're not very much like elves. Elves like to keep to themselves and they're really very stern and sometimes even a little hoity-toity if you ask me. Not my friends, except maybe Gil (don't tell him I said that). But kender aren't at all like that! Most of us live in Kendermore but when we come of age we get our wanderlust and then we travel all over the place learning all sorts of neat things! And most of us are all very friendly even though other races aren't always. But that's okay!
Oh, Bigfoot? I've met Bigfoot! We're close personal friends, Bigfoot and me!
I'm Tasslehoff Burrfoot, by the way! But my friends call me Tas!