Post by Laryn En'faal on Sept 26, 2008 21:36:14 GMT -8
Physical Characteristics
Physical characteristics:
Bipedal dromeosaurid reptiles.
Powerful leg muscles, long tail for balance.
Rather than teeth, the K'haari have a single keratinous structure in each jaw, differentiated into sharp knife-like 'teeth' in the front, and flattened for crushing and chewing at the very rear; possibly evolved from some form of beak.
Average height: 1.5 meters
Length: 3 meters, including tail.
Average weight: 170 lbs.
Skin color: dark tan with darker vertical stripes. Very fine scales.
Hair color: Coarse dark bristles
Average lifespan: 50 years
Diet: Omnivorous. Mostly meat, supplemented with some plants.
Distinguishing features:
Males of the species have two large bony ridges on their head- one above the eye, another on the snout. These 'horns' are capable of changing color to indicate emotion. Females have a much smaller ridge on the snout, and none above the eye.
Four-fingered hands, with one opposable claw.
Culture
Technological level: early Industrial Age.
Government: Direct democracy- all decisions are made by a council of 100 individuals, with each member being an ordinary citizen, serving a 2-year term on the council.
Societal organization: K'haari view all individuals as equal, though indentured servitude is sometimes used as a form of punishment.
Primary industries: Construction, transportation
Religion: Wide range of religions/cults across the planet.
Notes:
Despite their formidable appearance, the K'haari are relatively peaceful and welcoming to outsiders. They can be terribly fierce and dangerous enemies if provoked, a trait that may lead to their preference for peace.Few (if any) humanoids can speak their language. They find the appearance of humans slightly comical.
Physical characteristics:
Bipedal dromeosaurid reptiles.
Powerful leg muscles, long tail for balance.
Rather than teeth, the K'haari have a single keratinous structure in each jaw, differentiated into sharp knife-like 'teeth' in the front, and flattened for crushing and chewing at the very rear; possibly evolved from some form of beak.
Average height: 1.5 meters
Length: 3 meters, including tail.
Average weight: 170 lbs.
Skin color: dark tan with darker vertical stripes. Very fine scales.
Hair color: Coarse dark bristles
Average lifespan: 50 years
Diet: Omnivorous. Mostly meat, supplemented with some plants.
Distinguishing features:
Males of the species have two large bony ridges on their head- one above the eye, another on the snout. These 'horns' are capable of changing color to indicate emotion. Females have a much smaller ridge on the snout, and none above the eye.
Four-fingered hands, with one opposable claw.
Culture
Technological level: early Industrial Age.
Government: Direct democracy- all decisions are made by a council of 100 individuals, with each member being an ordinary citizen, serving a 2-year term on the council.
Societal organization: K'haari view all individuals as equal, though indentured servitude is sometimes used as a form of punishment.
Primary industries: Construction, transportation
Religion: Wide range of religions/cults across the planet.
Notes:
Despite their formidable appearance, the K'haari are relatively peaceful and welcoming to outsiders. They can be terribly fierce and dangerous enemies if provoked, a trait that may lead to their preference for peace.Few (if any) humanoids can speak their language. They find the appearance of humans slightly comical.
