Yes, the aliens can wear clothes and other species-specific accessories. The Lokai have a shell over their bodies that act as protection and can be changed by the player. The Eshlar can wear clothes or various stone plates. The Tyrusin have more traditional armor styles to choose from. Groups of players can form minor factions to promote a common cause.
Communication is supported within the game and is designed to be relatively easy to use.
Players can build and run their own cities as group if desired. There will be some tasks and quests in the world that will be easier if done as a team. On Atriana, there is a thin line between creatures, plants, and raw materials. There are some creatures, for example, that are born from a plant that start as a seed. Some creatures will act as your followers.