[@Dark Cloud]Also, Mongolians... 
But they ARE the horses?! Huh? Eh? Horse people anyone?
Have to have some sort of mammal that isn't human or elf
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Also a counterbalance to the Sobek, who I like the look of very much. Big strong type creatures. Mammals would be more mammalian though, their societies would be fundamentally different

*Mushrooms are still a tempting option, will decide eventually. Don't feel too much like doing bugs