diff --git a/npc/__init__.py b/npc/__init__.py
index 3332bda..d7117a2 100644
--- a/npc/__init__.py
+++ b/npc/__init__.py
@@ -30,5 +30,5 @@ def load_ancestry_pack(module_name: str = "") -> ModuleType:
 
 def random_npc(ancestries: list = []) -> NPC:
     if not ancestries:
-        ancestries = list(load_ancestry_pack()[1].values())
+        ancestries = list(load_ancestry_pack()[0].values())
     return random.choice(ancestries).NPC()
diff --git a/npc/ancestries/malseid.py b/npc/ancestries/malseid.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4c2372a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/npc/ancestries/malseid.py
@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+import random
+
+from npc import types
+from language.languages import druidic
+
+tail_traits = [
+    'small',
+    'clipped',
+    'stubby',
+    'stiff',
+    'strong',
+    'thick',
+    'thin',
+]
+
+
+class Malseid(types.NPC):
+    language = druidic
+    has_tail = True
+
+    @property
+    def tail(self):
+        if self._tail is None:
+            self._tail = random.choice(tail_traits)
+        return self._tail
+
+
+
+NPC = Malseid