Nov 5, 2018 22:59:48 GMT -6
Post by Iris on Nov 5, 2018 22:59:48 GMT -6
Nifflers
Name of Species: Niffler
Baseline Dimension: The human form of nifflers are typically under 6 feet tall and weight in under 140lbs. Their lithe frames are more suited to stealth and flexibility. Niffler forms are small, between 2 and 3 feet long and between 15 and 30lbs.
Baseline Appearance:
Any human form variation in features is possible.
In niffler form, they look like a cross between a mole and a platypus, and also possesses a kangaroo-like pouch for concealing stolen items. Their pelts are normally earth tones that can vary anywhere between blonde and dark brown. Occasionally there are ones with albinism or melanism. Any eye color is possible, claw and bill colors also vary.
Culture/Origin of Species:
Most nifflers in history, dated even back to the beginning, go largely unnoticed. They prefer it that way. It is unknown where their roots begin, but they spread all over very quickly and easily lived amongst the other species with little trouble other than mischievous hijinks here and there. Things took a more serious and impactful turn during the Ancient War. Nifflers were hired by both sides for their penchant for stealth, caring only about the wealth and treasure it would bring them. While this made them more of a neutral species politically, it also earned them scorn that took many years to overcome.
Niffler culture can be hardly called that. They trust each other even less than they do other species. Due to this, they rarely gather together long enough to form any sort of homeland or customs. Offspring generally only know their mothers, and are all but kicked out of their homes once they are old enough to survive on their own. They are expected to start their travels immediately and with no further help. Despite that, they are a long lived species. Not immortal, but if they are careful, they can live for hundreds of years.
Traits:
• Night Vision: Can see in low light as if daylight, but at least a little light must be present.
• Skeletal Shift: Their bodies are built for stealth, such as rearranging bones to squeeze through tight places and to move very quietly. This can also aid in saving them from impact damage.
• Spring Legs: They can jump really high to each those tough spots.
• Multi-use Claws: Their claws may be short, but they are unbreakable and sharp. This makes them expert climbers and diggers, climbing any nearly any surface and tunneling into places they need to go.
• Pouches: In both forms, they possess a highly concealed, magically bottomless pouch around their bellies to hide shiny things and other items.
• Swift: Nifflers often need to sneak in and out quickly, whether it's to escape damage or capture.
Flaws:
• Shinies: Nifflers are weak against shiny things, often getting them in trouble then they instinctually snag things that catch their eyes. Some don't even notice when they've done it.
• Hypervigilance: Wired to always be aware of the smallest details whether it's to search out shiny things or to not get caught, they are easily distracted in all situations and become exhausted quickly.
• Selfish: The instinct to seek out wealth and treasure to keep for themselves is hard to resist. They tend to hoard and don't like sharing, and assume most are out to steal from them.
