[hider=Mirik]
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[h2][i][color=39b54a]Mirik[/color][/i][/h2][sup][color=goldenrod]"Food?"[/color][/sup]

[hider=Census Profile][b]Full Name:[/b] [sub]Mirik, Aka > Lizard, Big Guy[/sub]
[b]Age:[/b] [sub]16[/sub]
[b]Gender:[/b] [sub]Male[/sub]
[b]Race:[/b] [sub]Sarcogan - Black Lizard Folk (Approved by GM)[/sub]
[b]Birthday:[/b] [sub]Tratskal, 14th [/sub]
[B]Height / weight:[/b] [sub]8'6" 615 lbs. 5' tail [/sub]
[b]Job Title:[/b] [sub]Hunter - Fisherman - Gatherer[/sub]
[b]Residency:[/b] [sub]First Day[/sub]
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[hider=Social Profile][b][color=lightgreen]Positive[/color] Traits:[/b] [sub]Strong ; Observant ; Curious[/sub]
[b][color=coral]Negative[/color] Traits:[/b] [sub]Impulsive; Aloof ; Intimidating[/sub]
[b]Likes:[/b]  [sub]Hunting, Gathering, Learning new things, Meeting new people, all the food, Helping, shiny objects, protecting.[/sub]
[b]Dislikes:[/b] [sub]People who treat him poorly, Scarring people, Dragons, Loud noises, his language barrier.[/sub]
[b]Hobbies:[/b] [sub]Hunting - Gathering rare plants - Teaching others - Befriending animals[/sub]
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[h2][sup][color=violet][i]Heart Meter[/i][/color][/sup][/h2][/center]
Jeane Robert Cindercloud - [color=indianred]♥♥♥[/color][color=gray]♥♥[/color] "Human Strange." (First human contact and friend)
Val Bearfall - [color=gray]♥♥♥♥♥[/color][list][*][sup][color=lightgray][i]Haven't met.[/i][/color][/sup][/list]
Cresta Dustwallow - [color=gray]♥♥♥♥♥[/color][list][*][sup][color=lightgray][i]Haven't met.[/i][/color][/sup][/list]
Iz Ah Bel - [color=gray]♥♥♥♥♥[/color][list][*][sup][color=lightgray][i]Haven't met.[/i][/color][/sup][/list]
Vera Brynfield - [color=gray]♥♥♥♥♥[/color][list][*][sup][color=lightgray][i]Haven't met.[/i][/color][/sup][/list]
Alastair Doppler - [color=gray]♥♥♥♥♥[/color][list][*][sup][color=lightgray][i]Haven't met.[/i][/color][/sup][/list]
Rel - [color=gray]♥♥♥♥♥[/color][list][*][sup][color=lightgray][i]Haven't met.[/i][/color][/sup][/list]
Roc Thal Thur - [color=gray]♥♥♥♥♥[/color][list][*][sup][color=lightgray][i]Haven't met.[/i][/color][/sup][/list]
Dr. Balen Stonestrider - [color=gray]♥♥♥♥♥[/color][list][*][sup][color=lightgray][i]Haven't met.[/i][/color][/sup][/list]
Neriro Antari - [color=gray]♥♥♥♥♥[/color][list][*][sup][color=lightgray][i]Haven't met.[/i][/color][/sup][/list]
Abrazio Yesbieth IV - [color=gray]♥♥♥♥♥[/color][list][*][sup][color=lightgray][i]Haven't met.[/i][/color][/sup][/list]
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[hider=The Sarcogan people]
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The Sarcogan people are a proud and old race, honor runs just as deep as their history. These partially nomadic and peaceful people prefer to keep out of sight and observe new things. Preferring to let a threat move unimpeded through their territory then outright attacked. The one thing that keeps the Sarcogan people together is their shared respect of sacred trees called Spirit Trees.

These trees hold within them their direct line to their ancestors for once every year the trees bear fruit. This fruit is special, the large orange fruit hangs from the tree. The size of a large cannon ball it is filled with a dark red liquid, its taste is strange as it invokes feelings of nostalgia without giving a taste. Once a Pearson drinks the liquid they quickly fall asleep for about a half hour to an hour. It is different from person to person. During this time however, one will find themselves in a realm quite like their own but filled with a purple hue.

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This realm is referred to the Sarcogan as the Spirit Realm. Here you will be approached by your ancestors, some you will recognize others you will not, some will be your kin others will not, but they will all be of your race. Here you can ask for wisdom, answers to mysteries, locations of long forgotten places and artifacts, or simply to just talk and settle whatever guilt you may feel. Whether or not you get the answers you are looking for is unknown, just depends on the person and the question.

Sarcogan’s prize these trees over all else, always making permanent settlements around them. Only striking to action against an enemy if these trees are threatened, this is one of the few instances that can unite many different clans and tribes almost immediately. The trees can be planted by war priests and shamans, where ever one is planted it is sure to attract the attention of any Sarcogan in the area as it is considered a friendly or safe area.

Sarcogan of all races can hide extremely well within their natural habitat. The normal green and brown colored Sarcogan generally have the average height and weight of a human, Black Sarcogan are uncommon and much larger and stronger, and there are also smaller Sarcogan, their skin can change colors but roughly are the size of a human child. All of these species can see in the dark, swim very well, hold their breath for extended periods of time, and have natural claws with hard scales for protection. The Sarcogan have also evolved to have a layer of fat under their skin to help insulate them through the cold winter days. They also have a natural way with animals, allowing them to heard smaller animals and befriend larger ones.

Tribal life within the community can be hard sometimes, but with their slightly omnivorous eating habits normally life can be a bit easier within the tribe. Normally war priests and shamans tend to the holy trees, with shamans staying in the village and with the added duties of healer and advisor to the chiefs. The war priests are the ones that strike out into the frontier and watch for new happenings. These priests decided if things are dangerous or could be befriended and are basically diplomats to new tribes and now these new people from across the mountains.

The normal day to day life of these people revolves around fishing, hunting, farming, and foraging. All Sarcogan grow up learning how to do all of these things regardless of their strengths or weaknesses. After they reach adult hood the elders sit down with them and discuss where they should go from there. Most choose hunting or fishing, both leave in parties for weeks at a time before coming home with whatever they could find. The farmers stay in or around the village to farm a few native plants and animals while also learning how to build and maintain the village.

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[hider=Creatures of the Sarcogan]
[hider=VanTaa]
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[center][h2][b][color=gold]VanTaa[/color][/b][/h2][/center]

There are a few creatures that they have tamed or use as food. The VanTaa are large creatures used as guards or work horses. Commonly found within villages, the Vantaa look like a large bear that has at some point crossed with an even larger owl. The Sarcogan protect the hatchlings and nests of these creatures and in return they serve as loyal guards and even friends to some. 
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[hider=VarShooms]
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Another oddity one can find being herded around the outskirts of a village are the VarShooms. A living species of fungus that grow in dead trees. They are able to naturally gain locomotion through various means normally growing and shifting the wood into legs like that of a deer.  Seemingly wandering aimlessly until they find more dead wood to consume, the Sarcogan guide them to new wood piles and protect them. This in turn allows them to harvest the mushrooms that sprout from them.
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[hider=VarKann]
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[center][h2][b][color=gold]VarKann[/color][/b][/h2][/center]

The Varkann are the other animal the Sarcogan’s have managed to tame and heard. Roughly the size of a small deer with white or brown colored coats. Normally these Goats are kept within the village itself to eat the vegetation that grows within the village. They naturally produce very good fertilizer for the farms, grow very sweet smelling pink flowers that are considered a treat to the younger Sarcogan’s, and occasionally are butchered for meat. These creatures are friendly to all but those actively trying to eat them.
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[hider=VanKeen]
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[center][h2][b][color=gold]VanKeen[/color][/b][/h2][/center]

One thing all Sarcogan hope to see in their life time is a wolf like creature they refer to as the VanKeen or spirit of the forest. A very rare sight for sure, the colorful creature is seen as a good omen and good luck. Normally playful but very shy, this creature is known for being the trickster of the forest. Commonly stealing or moving items of people out in the forest before quickly vanishing again. To harm such a creature would be considered a grave insult to any Sarcogan.
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