Pongo
Pongos are ape- or monkey-like humanoids. There are numerous bloodlines throughout WakeSong, with many found in Yolotli.
In form, pongos appear to be more humanoid, upright-walking simians. Pongos love adventure and are infinitely curious making them annoying to other races. However, pongo are loyal to a fault and a strong sense of community makes their settlements tight-knit. Frustratingly Friendly Pongos look similar to apes or monkeys. They are covered in hair of varying color based on their bloodline. In fact, most of their physical traits are highly dependent on their subspecies. Some have tails, others do not. Some are the size of humans, others are larger or smaller. All, however, are significantly stronger, on average, than humans. Pongos are a highly socialized species. The monkey-folk are incredibly loyal. A pongo in need can count on immediate selfless aid from their troupe. Similarly, anyone seeking to threaten a pongo can expect to face a devoted defense from all members of their social structure. This can be particularly formidable when in the pongos’ native range as every pongo within many miles can be roused with a series of hooting warning calls relayed from treetop to treetop. These simians also have an utterly insatiable curiosity. This leads to behavior that other races often find annoying. When something catches their attention, they frequently wander off. When someone piques their interest with a topic, they often badger them with question after question, of course ignoring all social boundaries. Most are bluntly honest. Even more aggravating is the fact that no known pongo culture has any concept of individual ownership. Any item owned by the troupe is taken depending on need, or sometimes by want. Pongos are jovial and often quick to laugh. A Time for Adventure Despite their intense loyalty to their social group, most young pongos feel a pull to explore the greater world around them. Each bloodline has a different phrase for this time of wandering, but it leads many pongos to set out on a journey, sometimes in pairs or small groups. Most simply pack up some necessities and begin a walk that will take years to explore the adjacent lands or join the crew of modest trade ships that do not venture far abroad. Some, however, are gripped by a wanderlust so strong that only far-ranging sea voyages or arduous caravans can quench. Typically, once a pongo reaches a certain age, the urge to travel fades and they return to their homelands to settle down. Bukana offers ample opportunities for adventure. Pongos can be found among the crews of many ships and are a common sight in any major port. They are often brave to the point of foolhardiness. Likewise, their time of wandering makes for a wonderful reason to join an adventuring party. Any group that earns a pongo’s trust has a loyal friend for the rest of their lives… and loyalty isn’t always easy to come by in the Sea of Skulls.
In form, pongos appear to be more humanoid, upright-walking simians. Pongos love adventure and are infinitely curious making them annoying to other races. However, pongo are loyal to a fault and a strong sense of community makes their settlements tight-knit. Frustratingly Friendly Pongos look similar to apes or monkeys. They are covered in hair of varying color based on their bloodline. In fact, most of their physical traits are highly dependent on their subspecies. Some have tails, others do not. Some are the size of humans, others are larger or smaller. All, however, are significantly stronger, on average, than humans. Pongos are a highly socialized species. The monkey-folk are incredibly loyal. A pongo in need can count on immediate selfless aid from their troupe. Similarly, anyone seeking to threaten a pongo can expect to face a devoted defense from all members of their social structure. This can be particularly formidable when in the pongos’ native range as every pongo within many miles can be roused with a series of hooting warning calls relayed from treetop to treetop. These simians also have an utterly insatiable curiosity. This leads to behavior that other races often find annoying. When something catches their attention, they frequently wander off. When someone piques their interest with a topic, they often badger them with question after question, of course ignoring all social boundaries. Most are bluntly honest. Even more aggravating is the fact that no known pongo culture has any concept of individual ownership. Any item owned by the troupe is taken depending on need, or sometimes by want. Pongos are jovial and often quick to laugh. A Time for Adventure Despite their intense loyalty to their social group, most young pongos feel a pull to explore the greater world around them. Each bloodline has a different phrase for this time of wandering, but it leads many pongos to set out on a journey, sometimes in pairs or small groups. Most simply pack up some necessities and begin a walk that will take years to explore the adjacent lands or join the crew of modest trade ships that do not venture far abroad. Some, however, are gripped by a wanderlust so strong that only far-ranging sea voyages or arduous caravans can quench. Typically, once a pongo reaches a certain age, the urge to travel fades and they return to their homelands to settle down. Bukana offers ample opportunities for adventure. Pongos can be found among the crews of many ships and are a common sight in any major port. They are often brave to the point of foolhardiness. Likewise, their time of wandering makes for a wonderful reason to join an adventuring party. Any group that earns a pongo’s trust has a loyal friend for the rest of their lives… and loyalty isn’t always easy to come by in the Sea of Skulls.
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