Tortle

Tortles were reptilian-looking humanoids with large shells on their backs that were capable of containing their entire bodies and provided ample protection. Most tortles had the notion of having their houses on their backs, which meant that they rarely felt homesick or the need to lay roots in any single place. They were eager to learn new customs and found beauty in the most ordinary things. Despite spending much of their lives isolated, tortles liked to form strong friendships. Besides being able to wield weapons and shields, tortles had claws that were effective as natural weapons and could retreat into their shells for protection if necessary. The shape of their bodies made it impossible for tortles to wear armor, however. Tortles only reproduced near the end of their natural lifespans. When their young hatched from their eggs, they spent the remainder of their lives sharing all their life experiences and teaching survival skills. Young tortles would become orphans after about one year, by which time they were expected to be able to fend for themselves.