Sorrowchildren

Sorrowchildren, physiologically similar to and often confused with Demonkin, are humanoids produced by moments of great suffering among a group of people. They are created as naked, fully grown adults, always unobserved. They are highly emotional (for better or worse) and have strong psychic abilities compared to other humanoids. They are known to form strong bonds with other humanoids, but are often uncomfortable fully participating in the culture and politics of the world around them, preferring instead to remain with one small group or community, which they serve with tremendous loyalty. Most parts of a shadowchild's body have powerful magical properties, so that they are often hunted by cruel or ignorant humanoids, or preyed upon by monsters and malign spirits.

Elves and dwarves regard them as sacred symbols memorialising the suffering of the innocent and bringing hope to those who remain, which makes them respectful but also makes things kinda awkward lmao. Humans and halflings think they're kinda weird and freaky, even when they know the difference between Sorrowchildren and Demonkin.