Homines Chimaerae

Homines chimaerae are animal-human hybrids and are typically plebeian or slaves. Nearly all of them have either been created as a slave or are the descendant of one. There are various reasons why someone would create a chimaera - perhaps they want an exotic servant or gladiator (or even a gladiatrix), perhaps they want a fearsome bodyguard, or perhaps they want something that will indulge their most perverse desires. Because of this, chimaerae vary greatly in both appearance and inborn behavior.

While male chimaerae slaves are common, the vast majority of plebeian chimaerae are female. This is because only the children of ex-slaves become citizens, and the females are typically able to reproduce asexually, while the males are practically sterile.

Growth Rate

Homines chimaerae can be designed to reach adulthood in merely four years. However, this early maturation result in them being very naive, ignorant, and a bit feral until they have gained more life experience.

Demographics

The homines chimaerae have come to make up 42.5% of the Imperium’s population, and 26.28% of Rome's population, and this number is steadily increasing due to their incredible growth rate and asexual means of reproduction; 0.0003% being male and the rest female. 15% of chimaerae are slaves.