'Crow-Folk'

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Basic Information

Anatomy

This rather short folk bares a rather similar resemblance to corvids, with a crow-like head, and hollow bones. Their hands and feet and with powerful talons.
While the 'Crow-folk' have no problems telling each other apart, it can be almost impossible for other folk to do so. As a result individuals that do interact with other folk will often decorate their beaks, feathers, and skin with painted and dyes.

Biological Traits

'Crow-folk' lack true wings, and as a result can't fly.

Genetics and Reproduction

Lays eggs.

Ecology and Habitats

Typically found in the more temperate mountains, they are also common in urban areas.

Dietary Needs and Habits

They have powerful stomachs and can handle eating carrion better than many others.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Living in close knit communities of 12-24 individuals, 'crow-folk' typically keep to their own kind, even when surrounded by other folk. All individuals are given a voice, though elders are revered for their advise and wisdom, and conflicts are typically settled through public arbitration.
It's not uncommon for a 'crow-folk' community to take over vacant and condemned buildings.

Facial characteristics

They have broad beaks and dark colored eyes that sit slightly back and to the sides of the head.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Overall 'Crow-folk have excellent vision. While their binocular vision is just as good if not better than a humans, their field of vision is slightly more panoramic.
Their sense of smell is decent.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

• Female Names: Aericminder, Aikio, Cheetchu, Daba, Gildedhackle, Kankai, Mikacha, Ruk, Zhanyae.
• Male Names: Bukka, Chak-Chak, Chuko, Ebonfeather, Highroost, Kraugh, Pezzack, Taicho, Tchoyoitu, Xaikon.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

'Crow-folk' have their own language, with many different regional dialects. They are also typically good at learning new languages.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Will adopt bits of other cultures and mix them into their own.
Love shiny and colorful trinkets.
Religious beliefs vary.
Battle While they are capable of using a wide variety of weapons, 'crow-folk' try to avoid direct fighting due to being relatively delicate compared to many other beast folk. If needed they are capable of defending themselves with only their claws and beak.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

General Most beast folk tend to not like 'crow-folk' due to their reputation as thieves and treat them harshly. For many 'Crow-folk' they see no way to change their neighbor's minds, and instead embrace these stereotypes. They have also been enslaved in the past.

Known as scavengers and thieves. Harsh world with stereotypes, so many embrace them.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

'Crow-folk' bodies are covered in iridescent feathers that are typically lack in color. Some individuals have blue-black or brown feathers. Their skin, talons, and beak are often similar colors to their plumage.