[hider=Rudyar] [center] [b]RACE NAME:[/b] Rudyar [b]RACE TRAITS:[/b] [0] Small - [i]Members of this species are much smaller than other species, most likely due to some form of natural predator in their early history. A few feet tall, they possess a small stature that is easy to hide. While fast on their feet and quite nimble, they are usually not as strong due to their smaller size, and will take less punishment.[/i] [+1] Dumb - [i]Members of this species aren't exactly bright: they often have a hard time grasping more elusive concepts and pick up on new skills much slower. While they are certainly capable of coming up with new ideas on their own, the average population is not nearly as bright as their peers are.[/i] [-2] Herculean - [i]Members of this species could hardly be called natural, even by a stretch of the word. Their imposing frames hold a disproportionate amount of muscle mass compared to the size of their bodies. They are naturally much heavier than average, and they can lift weight several times of their own body mass. Though physically demanding, their bodies needing much more nutrients to keep them running, the benefits of this Herculean strength are undeniable.[/i] [0/cosmetic] Bearded - [i]They have beards. All of them. You cannot deprive them of beards.[/i] [0/cosmetic] Dragons - [i]Scales and scutes and lizardiness. They have tails, but aside from maybe helping balance if they were actually smart enough to use it for that, they're not exactly helpful[/i] [b]RACE PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:[/b] [hider=Art isn't ready yet] Klomster made this monstrosity so it's replacing the funny lizard for now [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/702614849007648771/710906488662786148/Bearded_lizard.png[/img] [/hider] Stout, scaled, and steadfast, the Rudyar make a peculiar impact. They are humanoid, reptilian, and universally bearded. Quite despite the fact that evolution probably should not have come up with such a thing. They only grow to about 3 feet in height, but they are dense in more ways than one, your typical adult weighing over 120 lbs, most of that in musculature. Most of their body is covered in scales, with scutes arranged around their head in a dizzying array of patterns. They come in several colors, though the majority are a sandy mix of browns and yellows. Rudyars lay soft-shelled eggs, which can be left exposed to open air with little trouble, although it is generally better to keep them at least reasonably warm and dry. Although sexually dimorphic, it can be a bit of a challenge identifying male vs female specimens at first glance, as while at a statistical level females are smaller, individual variance is a larger factor in height and build. Details in the structure of their heads tend to be the typical determinants, but even then there is some confusion regarding what factors are actually part of that. [b]POPULATION:[/b] Up for community vote, depending on traits [b]RACE BEHAVIOUR:[/b] Your average Rudyar is sociable, gregarious, and not all that bright. A crowd of Rudyars is a cacophony of sounds as they all decide to participate in conversation. It might not be particularly well-developed conversation, but at least they're trying. Due to how they space out when basking, they are also quite capable of holding these disjointed conversations from a distance. Being [i]mostly[/i] cold-blooded, the typical working day for a Rudyar starts about a half hour after the sun has risen, as they need to warm up to really get their muscles moving at full capacity. Basking is also just [i]pleasant[/i] and the opportunity to partake more than just in the early morning would be quite desirable. Staying heated via fire is almost a necessity for them to function properly in the night, less they grow lethargic in the cold. Once the Rudyars are moving though, they get [i]moving[/i], and there's not really much that can stop them. After all, despite their stature they are tough little buggers. They have a natural tendency towards burrowing and hoarding; getting out of the sun and just being in contact with cool dirt being one of their primary means of cooling down after all. Diet is mostly a question of what is available and just how smart the particular Rudyar who got the huge honor of getting to work near a firepit all day is. An important part of the palate is the elusive taste of "crunch", which is clearly its own distinct flavor component. Spicy and bitter flavors are largely unpleasant and avoided, but even sweet bows before the importance of crunch. [b]HISTORY:[/b] ... [b]CULTURE:[/b] ... [b]TECHNOLOGIES:[/b] [list][*] - Primitive Technology [/list] [/center] [/hider]