Human, Fringer (Misfit)

Written by Pookas Kreations

Fringers currently live on Dinoterra, the ones that won't conform are called Misfits. Although they call themselves Fringers because they live on the fringes of Dinoterran society.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Fringers are Humanoids with a common number of limbs and body structure.

Genetics and Reproduction

Fringers come from "pure human" stock, so they can reproduce with any humanoid that a human can.

Ecology and Habitats

Any land. Throughout Dinoterra, some have made it off this island. Most into the Underdark or up into the Skylands. A rare few have made it to the lands of the Merfolk.

Throughout its history, there have always been a small population of Fringers living on Dinoterra. The curse enacted during the Chaos Wars slowed visitors but didn't stop them entirely.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Fringers are omnivores. Those that prefer to eat meat, can't link to a sunstone and gain adverse effects if they come near one. If they hold to a vegetarian diet (fish and insects can be eaten), then they can gain sunstone bonding and all that entails.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Fringers are true outcasts from their heritage and true assimilation by the Dinoterran society. They often live on the outskirts of civilization, but most prefer the Wild Outlands, where they can build their own society and live however they want. They are true anarchists and are only beholden to themselves. Although, they often band together for protection from the large carnivores.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Dinoterran merchants often use Fringers to guard their wagon trains through the wildlands (the trustworthy ones), because they will go where no one else will. They are sometimes even used as guides and scouts.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Any land (after the Chaos Wars), Dinoterra (before the Chaos Wars).

Average Intelligence

Average Intelligence.

Civilization and Culture

Major Organizations

Dino-boys are a group that have learned to train Raptors and T-Rex as mounts to be used for raiding settlements and for protection from renegade man-killers

Beauty Ideals

Everyone has their own ideas of beauty. It's in the eye of the beholder.

Gender Ideals

As long as you can do the work and handle yourself, all's good.

Average Technological Level

Because of their isolation and limited resources, they are mostly retrogressive. It all depends on the location--if they live near a Dinoterran town/city, then that society would influence theirs. (Mostly Renaissance to Industrial Revolution).

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Common, Dinoterran, Saurian and others are possible.

Common Dress Code

Mountain attire, British colonial, merchant, etc. This varies depending on taste.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Many Fringers prefer a primitive self-sufficient life of mountain men, hunters, and trappers. Some will travel to Dinoterran cities to see how they live but often return to the simpler life in the wild.

History

Some Fringers lived on Dinoterra before the Chaos Wars and were subsequently "stuck" there when the curse blocked off all access to the Island. Fringers are mostly made up of humans that have washed up on the shores of Dinoterra. They are one of the few enclaves of "pure" human stock left from before the Chaos Wars. This is a small population that was never addicted to GSD and made it to the neutral nation of Dinoterra. They were never experimented on by the Atlanteans.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Most Fringers have a strained relationship with Dinoterrans and Saurians. Others races have no or little contacts with, so there is no basis of a relationship.

Fringer James Beckworth described the festivities as a scene of "mirth, songs, dancing, shouting, trading, running, jumping, singing, racing, target-shooting, yarns, frolic, with all sorts of extravagances that anyone could invent." An easterner gave his view: "mountain companies are all assembled on this season and make as crazy a set of men I ever saw." There were horse races, running races, target shooting, and gambling. Whiskey drinking accompanied all of them.

Fringers live a tough life fighting off wild animals/dinosaurs, hunger, and even other men. They mostly travel the wild because they love the land and couldn't imagine a more magnificent place to live. They often wear their hair and beards long; most were well groomed.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Ancient Human

Scientific Name

Homo sapien incoruptus

Lifespan

80+ years

Average Height

5 ft.

Average Weight

160 lbs.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Tanned skin, mostly brown, red or black hair; blond is rare.

They are a group of explorers, fur trappers, land surveyors, trailblazers, and scouts, both adventurous and practical Some even are famous for being herbalists, artists, botanists, and authors.

These rough-and-tumble men are epic brawlers, hunters, drinkers, and unrivaled outdoorsmen. Physical strength and endurance are critical to survival, as is bravery and the ability to quickly and clearly analyze a situation and instantly act.

During high summer (midsummer), many groups meet for a Festival Rendevous. What began as a practical gathering to exchange pelts for supplies and reorganize trapping groups evolved into a month-long carnival in the middle of the wilderness. The gathering was not confined to trappers and attracted women and children, natives, Dinoterrans, and travelers.