Human

Looking out from the watchtower, I could see the shaggy figure approaching along the main road. I readied my crossbow just in case, but soon forgot about it as I took in the man's features and found myself staring in disbelief. 

Round ears, coarse facial hair, strong cheekbones and tell-tale oval eyes left no doubt in my mind that a creature of myth had just walked into my reality.

     "A human," I whispered fearfully. Remembering my crossbow, I took aim, let out a slow breath, and fired.