AngryMojo
First Post
We've got the "core 4", a couple half-breeds, one racial variant, two short races, and two "exotic" races. Really that's not anything close to bloat, that's a fair bit of diversity.
Considering their popularity, I think drow should make that list as well. I'm not a fan of them as PC's, but I think they're a perfect example of a race that may be maligned by veteran players while appealing to new blood.
I don't like Drizzt, but he provides an excellent gateway into D&D.