Demihumans
Basic Information
Anatomy
Demihumans are animals that stand on two feet and have human features but have animal attributes.
They have hair on their heads and males are able to grow facial hair.
Biological Traits
Male Demihumans are generally larger than females and are able to grow facial hair. Female Demihumans are able to produce milk from their breasts and are the ones that give birth.
Genetics and Reproduction
Demihumans reproduce sexually and are viviparous, they typically have a gestation period of 9 months.
Growth Rate & Stages
Demihumans from infancy take 4 years to reach childhood and from there it takes 14 years to reach adulthood, at the age of 18 a Demihuman is considered a young adult. A Demihuman who reaches the age of 30 is considered an adult and at the age of 60 they are considered to be elderly.
Ecology and Habitats
Wherever their class (animal, reptile, bird, etc) is most comfortable.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Demihumans are omnivores they procure their food by domesticating animals and farming crops. They can also hunt and gather for food as well.
Biological Cycle
As time progresses Demihumans age, eventually their bodies will reach a point where they can no longer sustain themselves and will eventually die. However, they live much longer lives than some other races such as Humans.
Behaviour
Demi-Humans always act at the far ends of the emotion scale (extremely happy, sad, angry, etc.).
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
Most Demihumans have a pair of eyes, that come in various colours such as blue, green and brown, and ears with one nose and mouth. Male Demihumans are able to grow facial hair. But these traits can vary depending on the race of the animal of the Demihuman.
Average Intelligence
Demihumans have a high level of intelligence and are known to be one of the more intelligent races. Demihumans are proficient in using magic related to nature and plants, they are also able to use magic related to the elements skilfully as well.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Demihumans predominantly use sight to observe the world around them but can use other senses such as hearing to do so as well.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
They are called by where they were born or where their pack originates from. Many Demihumans are forced from their habitats, they are only last-named when they are away from home; when in their habitat they are only called by their first name. This first name must be different from the rest of the tribe.
Beauty Ideals
Demihuman beauty ideals are based on the physical appearance and the personality of the individual.
Gender Ideals
In Demihuman society both sexes have equal rights and opportunities.
Courtship Ideals
Both sexes of Demihumans will try to court those they are attracted to by either showing off their magical abilities and/or by offering gifts.
Relationship Ideals
Demihumans are monogamous and have one partner known as a soul mate. Demihumans are very protective of their partner and family. They will fight to the death to protect the ones they love. Same sex marriage is common in Demihuman society.
Average Technological Level
Demihumnans mostly rely on magic instead of technology, because of this they developed advanced magical tools. Demihumans have access to powerful magic tools/equipment as well as artefacts, magical metals, magical stones and powerful spells.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Human language, Language of animals, Bestial, Draconic, Elfara
Common Dress Code
Demihumans wear very basic clothes, that come in basic colours, with much of their skin exposed, they will also adorn themselves with bone jewellery.
Common Taboos
Common taboos in Demihuman society include murder, theft, assault, sexual assault, cannibalism and others.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Demihumans are liked by all human made creations, but they are usually shy and aren't social with any of them. Light Elves especially like them because of their protection instinct.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Genetic Descendants
Scientific Name
Halflings
Origin/Ancestry
Unknown
Lifespan
350 years
Average Height
The average female Demihuman height is 1.5‒1.9 m and the average male Demihuman height is 1.7‒2 m.
Average Weight
The average female Demighuman weight is 40‒111 kg and the average male Demihuman weight is 56.2‒130 kg.
Average Physique
The average Demihuman physique is lean and slightly muscular. However, their physique can vary from being fatter, thinner and/or muscular.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Demihuman skin colour ranges from pale to dark brown. Demihuman hair colour ranges from red, blond, brown and black. But these traits can vary depending on the race of the animal of the Demihuman.
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