A constant shimmer surrounds this short, winged creature, and staring at it is eye-watering and confusing, like a distant desert mirage though it's only scant yards away. They stand three feet tall, with sandy skin, and are surrounded by a shimmering aura like a heat haze. They are flighty, physically weak, and unfocused, but are agile in both body and wit.

Lazy and Bored. Their ability to magically provide for themselves in most material ways tends to make daus lazy and hedonistic. As a result, daus are often friendly and eager for company and they invite friends and strangers alike to rest in their lairs, partake in their feasts and share their stories.

Sticklers for Etiquette. However, a dau's hospitality often turns to cruelty when guests breach its intricate rules of etiquette.