Discussion of level 1 monsters.

I voted for the halfling because I mainly use a slow-firing attack strategy. Its aforementioned weakness is compensated by the initial "Slow" ability of the Haven faction. They can quickly reach (usually) human units. In principle, Sylvan has something better – quicksand, but it doesn't have shooting units. Personally, I find it inconvenient to use wolves + fairies. You can't do without elves.