Kobolds

Kobolds are a mix of reptilian and amphibianq quadrupeds to fit into a overall species known as Kobold.

Name Meaning
Most Kobolds hold that the racial name kobold means "of water" referring to the common belief that there race was given birth from "The Water of The World.

Physiology
People of the tau("the way"): These members of the kobold family are very reminiscent of a snake. However they possess small arms and legs, with large torsos and heads in comparison to their limbs. They have small spurs of feathers running along their heads and back with colors (speific to family tree).They have a keen sense of smell and taste, but poor hearing. Unlike snakes they are not cold blooded, but do tend to prefer warm climates. They suffer from many alements of the scale(including but not limited to: rot, parasites, fungus, and ingrowing), but otherwise heal quickly from soft tissuse wounds and infections of the flesh. Their diet consists primarliy of grain and veg. Although the lower and slave castes live for only 25 years on the averrage, it is not uncommon for tau to live for 117 years or more.

Tiuwi(Flesh of the Mountain water): reminiscent of lizards(tending towards crocdilian) these kobolds have strong bellies and tails, with long arms and short legs but heads in the medium in comparsion to their relatives. Much of their head, back, and tail is covered in a thick leathery scale(however their bellies are soft and smooth). On their heads they have a number of small round scales wich tend towards iridescent colors. They have good eyesight and hearing, but a very dull tactile sense and poor smell. They have a primarily meat based diet, supplemented with fruit. They suffer from many diseases in their teeth and intestines, but are very resistant to infection. They heal quickly but scar heavily, often causing injured areas to become stiff and sometimes unusable. Average life span of 14 years, some have lived beyond 200 years.

Cortuth(souls within the mire): reminsent of turtles these kobolds have short limbs and tails, heads in the medium and overdeveloped sholders and thighs. Above their eyes are long collections of horns(varying is shape and size). Much of their body is protected by a thick shell(although there is only a small part of the chest is protected by this)and like turtles they can withdraw partially into this shell(the effect is not as impressive as their animal counterparts). They have a good sense of taste. They are one of the two of the "of water" peoples not to be cold blooded. Their natural resistance to desise is high, however they have a high mortality rate from diseases that they do fall pray to. Their diet is primarily veg and meat. average life span 50 years, max around 340.

Bucwi(souls inside rain):