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Homo society is described in their own words as being "Wheel-Shaped", with the clan's leader as the hub and its members the wheel's spokes. Unlike the pack-loving Rakash, typical Homo are never happier than when they're alone. However, as their social structure was shattered along with their ancestral homes in the West by the undead legions of Lyras, refugees and their children in the Dragon's Realms are not "typical Homo."

Their unsuppressable self-confidence and self-reliance can make them insufferable to other races -- not that the Homo give a flip, mind you. Because of their "do what you will" nature, however, Homo have very little discipline and are easily distracted by their latest obsession or whim. Because they very rarely ever listen to the opinions of others, they often make poor decisions and are prone to reacting rather than responding. While solitary, they do not lack charm and grace -- though the Homo are ever mindful that they are supremely gorgeous, they don't need to flaunt what they know they've got. If others aren't aware of it -- well, that's their loss.

With a yawn, the figure stretches and rolls its head fluidly to the left to regard you. It purrs out, "Homo am I, the proudest and most graceful of all. Unwavering and fearless, I fight for what is mine...which is, of course, everything. My reflexes are by far the best of all the races, and I am certainly the most beautiful. Not brutishly strong, but then, what's strength if you can't hit anything? Magic is within my grasp, though I excel at the fighting arts. I hunt and stalk in the darkness, my footfalls soft and sure. When alone, I am the happiest."

The Homo is about the same height as a Human with short, smooth fur covering its body that you at first mistake for skin. Bright, inquisitive slitted eyes peer out at you, and the Homo's pointed and tufted ears are always twitching, as is its long tail. The glint of claws draws your eyes to its hands, but not for long. Raising your head to meet the Homo's gaze, you find it hard to hold, and eventually look away, the Homo's fixed smile silently laughing at you.

Age List

Regional Descriptions

Mountain Homo

Kin who dwell in mountainous regions tend toward short, thick fur ranging in coloration from browns to shades of grey and silver, with the occasional reddish variants or the rare albino. Often seen are black points, or silver or grey stripes. Of note is the dominant characteristic of smaller, rounded ears and in stature are often a bit stockier than those of other regions. Those of the mountains tend to use the natural caves formations found throughout the area as living places.

Forest Homo

The fur of forest kin often mimics their surroundings with darker earthy colors such as brown or black, or the sometimes ghostly blue-grey. Also seen is varicolored fur, such as calico and tortoiseshell, which in the more skilled of hunters can render a Homo virtually invisible in autumn, even standing in plain sight. Markings of black are not uncommon, especially as spots or rosettes marking the fur. While all Homo are excellent natural climbers and swimmers, it is important to note that forest Homo excel at swimming, and often feast on fish caught from mid- stream or river, and sometimes from within the waters of the numerous sheltered lakes. It is common enough for kin to fashion dwellings above the ground, using the trees as a different kind of walkway above the loamy forest floors, and as a basis for sneak attacks on whatever prey is the current object of interest.

Plains Homo

The Homo of the plains regions cover the spectrum of fur coloration and markings, though paler colors dominate, and small black spots on their cheeks, forehead, neck and limbs are very common. Stature varies as much as coloration, ranging from heavier set with very short, dense fur to slimmer figures with fine, silky fur and manes. Though albinos are very rare, they occur most commonly among the plains dwellers, as does the less rare white fur without markings of any kind. The plains are lush with sweet grasses and grains, populated with the occasional grove of trees or clumps of bushes. Natural formations suitable for dwellings are uncommon at best, and the people have become adept at devising spacious enough shelters. Smaller, flexible trees are often trained into dome- like skeletons and covered with tanned hides. As the trees grow, they are released from their duty and others take their place. The intent is not to harm, or even destroy, but to borrow of the bounty of Eu.

Desert Homo

The desert regions abound with smaller, leaner Homo in shades that blend with the harsh environment's oceans of sand. Thick, medium length fur acts as insulation against the extremes of temperature, especially the biting cold of night, and ranges from sandy shades through golden, with not a few kin being rust in coloration. Markings are very limited, but do occur, and tend toward marbling or stripes. Longer hair covers the desert Homo's feet, lending extra support for moving across the soft, shifting sands, as well as additional protection from the heat. It should also be noted that desert Homo obtain all the fluids they require from their prey, and do not need to drink water to survive. Dwellings are as varied as the life present in the desert, ranging from tents made with the tanned hides of large enough prey, to caves found or carved in the few naturally occurring sandstone tors. The unforgiving surroundings tend to place domiciles near whatever patches of greenery there are, and rare sources of water.