Raptaur

A feared race of hunters and warriors.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Raptaurs have six limbs, the front two are arm, the back four are legs. They have three clawed fingers(counting the thumb) on each hand. Their front legs each has a spur for slashing. The also have feathers on their heads and on their tail tips.

Genetics and Reproduction

Females lay eggs.

Ecology and Habitats

They prefer to live on open plains, deserts, and grasslands. Much easier to run and chase down prey.

Dietary Needs and Habits

They are carnivores.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Raptaurs have two forward eyes, a beak-like muzzle full of sharp teeth, and a feathered crest.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

They have a strong sense of smell and can see in low light. They also have natural talent of sound mimicry. Good for signalling and attracting prey.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

They mostly name their offspring after their favorite sounds. Since they are hard to pronounce, non-raptaurs try to guess their names. For example: Lightning Crack, Whoo Whoooo, ChirpChirpchirp, etc.

Average Technological Level

They use stone age tools and weapons. Their favored weapons include bow, arrows, clubs, and spears.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Most people think Raptaur language is random non-sense, but it's actually very complex. Most of the time they use sounds for individual names and nouns, and claw or foot motion for most commands. For example: Pawing the ground with the right foot means "good"; pawing the ground with the left foot means "bad"; palm out means "stay". Their are sounds they use for verbs. For example: A sizzling sound would mean "cook".
Some Raptaurs try to learn the Nerachi language, but they are so use to mimicry that they have no default voice. So it sounds like ten to twenty people are taking turns say each word.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

They rarely have relations with other species, and would more likely see them as food.

Scientific Name

Raptor Hextopus

Average Height

4 ft, 20 in.

Average Length

11 ft, chest to tail tip.