It took me a good bit to think of this, but I think it to be worthy now. Ahem...
...
One summer evening a Human, an Elf and a Dwarf met on a three-way crossroads. In the center sat a Wizard, who regarded them kindly.
"Friends," he said, looking to each of the beings in turn. "I grow weary of this world, but before I generate a new one I would offer each of you a gift; a wish, of any sort you want!"
The Human stepped up first. "Since you're offering, I would like to be the best Human I can possibly be, so that I might bring my family wealth and honor." The Wizard grinned kindly and with a wave of his hand the Human became a Legendary Trader, so that he might provide for his folk well. "Thank you, kind Wizard!"
Next the Dwarf approached the Wizard. "We are not a sort to ask others for their help," he said gruffly, "but with your aid I could bring the Mountainhomes great fortune. I would like the power to do so." The Wizard nodded, and waved his hand once more. The Dwarf became skilled in many trades, as many Dwarves become. He could forge weapons and craft from stone and bone. He was given an adamantium axe so that he might defend his people in times of war. "Thank ye, Wizard. I drink to you!"
Finally the Elf stepped up, cautiously. "Well then. You've turned the Human into the best of his kind, and the Dwarf into the best of his kind. Would you not make me the best possible thing I could be, as well?" The Wizard nodded and went to wave his hand, but the Dwarf stopped him.
"No wait," he said. "I've got this one, it's the least I could do." The Dwarf took his axe and turned the Elf into a stack of bone bolts.