Sulairians
Female Sulairian Reference (Queen):
http://sharem.deviantart.com/art/Species-R...Female-81054491 (Ref Sheet I commissioned)
A short and slender race. The average height is about 5'4'' for both females and males. Very distinctive features of Sulairians include their fangs, which are used to deliver poison; their long pointed ears, very sharp claws, and their vertical slit pupils. All Sulairians have a naturally formed Carbon Crystal (diamond) blade connected to their wrist node; they can be stuck out of their arm and used as a blade. The blade's origins, when out, start at the wrist and stretch back to the elbow, and is razor sharp; A prized trophy for Hirahians. The most well known thing about Sulairians, within Hirahian Society, is referred to as "Enercont" which in simple terms is a Sulairian's ability to control high amounts of raw energy which is produced within their body. Males have a much more potent and controlled Enercont than females due to a higher count of "energy nodes." Males have them located in the wrists, the neck, chest, thighs, and ankles. Females are located in the wrists, neck, chest, and womb (dormant node). Due to these nodes keeping their body temperature constantly regulated, the need for clothing is not there, and unless on duty in the military or police force, Sulairians do not wear clothing. They have a jet black skin tone and very intricate and colorful designs on their skin. The color of the design is dictated by which type of Sulairian they are.
The class of Sulairian is purely genetic and will not change. There are four classes listed from most common to least common Artisan, Scout, Sentinel, and Queen. Artisan Sulairians are the most vital to their society being most politicians, scientists, workers, you know... the average Joe. They are notable by white body patterns. Scout Sulairians Are very much like Artisan Sulairians but are a lot better at energy abilities, making them very good for basic soldier, police force, anything that requires life threatening work. These types of Sulairians are notable by red body patterns. Sentinel Sulairians are male only, and are incredibly rare. They are arguably the most powerful Sulairians due to their superior ability to control and use their Enercont. They also have a few unknown capabilities. A sentinel's mind set is to chose a mate, usually a queen, and devote his life to protecting her. Sentinels are noted for a brilliant glowing blue pattern. Queen Sulairians, in a group of five hundred Sulairians there maybe two Queen Sulairians. These female Sulairians have incredible abilities, and tend to naturally lead others. Don't let the name fool you, queen Sulairians aren't treated as royalty. Queen Sulairians have very intricate glowing purple patterns on their bodies.
Sulairians themselves are herbivorous, which is a dilemma for you biologist out there, fangs, poison, claws, and energy... are purely for defense against their natural predators (Janetios for example.). Sulairians are a relatively new race being only five thousand years old. Sulairians live up to fifth-teen hundred, given they haven't been eaten or murdered by that age. Average life expectancy is about 900 or so for Sulairians. They are completely unaware of their own origins, and tend not to pay too much attention to their own world. Sulairians use a very unique type of technology which includes metals and other minerals in with organic parts; their technology is more advanced than Hirahians, but only by a few hundred years. Sulairians tend to fight with their bare hands, or hand made blades made by Sentinel or Queen Sulairians. Ranged weaponry is considered ineffective due to their own defenses to it. There is little division in their society besides the scientist; they tend to have some issues due to restrictions placed on them.
Sulairian Architecture is discrete due to the fact that most of their cities tend to be embedded into mountain sides and do not appear unnatural. They also tend to build small settlements in their small desire to explore.
Hirahians
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v64/Ska1...hianConcept.jpgA somewhat bulky race, A similar build to humans, Hirahian Males stand about 5'11'' on average, females 5'6''. Covering their body are somewhat coarse scales with a brilliant pearl color. Around their faces they have beautiful patches of Red to Pink scales. Coloring in their eyes are dark, and can only be seen from close up, otherwise their eyes appear completely black. They have a Canine like head and ears. Having a heavy bone structure makes them a very sturdy species and deadly in melee combat. Hirahians have a sturdy constitution and live for about 500 years max. Hirahians also have a tendency to be incredibly organized and clean, they do spend a lot of time on person hygiene.
They have a strong Central Religion that has suffered many bumps. (see History) Hirahians have declared themselves defenders of Sulairians ever since they started a Symbiotic relationship. Hirahians are masters of politics as well as, and have natural abilities to lead, which causes friction when A Sulairian out ranks a Hirahian. They tend to act fast and think little of the consequences, except for the few who train in self discipline. Hirahians are phenomenal mechanics, and their ship designs are very effective. Hirahian fighting styles are brutal and unforgiving. They also do not separate women from men during battle, meaning they will engage them with the same amount of force. Their fighting styles are very methodical which, is primarily a result of their training. They break down the situation and opponent and observe before attacking; if the situation lets them.
Hirahian architecture is very intricate; they tend to line things white stone, or imitation white stone to give a clean look. Over that they inlay very graceful designs of pastel colors. Hirahians wear lots of flowing with rather dark coloring to contrast their skin. These clothes are very different than Ceremonial clothing and armor (See Ref Pic) which tend to be less showy then the flowing garments they normally wear.
(Example Character sheet soon to follow)