Orch

The Orch are a species in the Boundless Fantendoverse, although appearing like humans in appearance they're a separate species whose involvement in the affairs of the Galaxy is legendary and has earned their species the nickname "The Mice who Listen" and are considered one of the more dangerous species to exist in spite of their general lack of a physical presence.
==Appearance==
Orchi are a human-like species having many traits like those of the species from Earth, they are generally somewhat shorter in stature and have a more dull shade to their skin than humans. One of the more noticeable differences is the shape of their ears which are larger and rounder being compared to mice and other rodents as a result. They tend to have fairly short hair irrespective of whether the individual is male or female although they do not appear to have their hair thin with age.
There are a few other physical differences that are less obvious, one being the complete lack of blue eyes within the species, instead their genetics tend towards Brown, Yellow & Green instead. Within the younger members of the species the canine teeth are particularly sharp appearing fang-like in appearance although they dull with age. Although not immediately obvious they also appear to have longer digits than humans relative to their size, giving them a somewhat gaunt appearance next to human hands as a result.
==Culture==
Orch culture is heavily based around play and money, to the Orch the idea of things not being able to be bought is simply naivety on that individual. Being some of the largest gamblers in the galaxy the Orch are often favoured by many other species seeking to make a quick buck of them but one must always be careful as Orchi are naturally gifted with luck and can easily bankrupt those who try to beat an Orch in risk. Technologically the Orch are not too impressive, most of their technology is adapted from other species that they managed to buy or win the information from.
The idea of play in Orch culture is also very important to them, although they're not especially skilled outside of gambling games, the Orch never shy away from competitive events like sports and contests. They're generally seen as worthwhile competitors as many view being able to best an Orch in a game they've become interested in a sign of extreme good fortune on that individual. The Orch are also creators of many games found across the galaxy, their fondness for leisure often leads to the more business-savvy Orch creating R&R Sites which incorporate these games into the experience.
Ironically despite how playful an Orch can appear during their games, they are extremely serious about business, an Orch is easily worth their weight in gold if not more as their shrewdness in deliberations is legendary, some have even seen success in the diplomatic field (albeit usually under the guise of pay). As they're quick learners they will often target weaknesses of their opponents to find the best possible deal although have not been unheard of to perform underhanded tactics to get their way either.
==Abilities==
The Orch are naturally gifted with good luck, no one knows the source although some believe it may be an innate form of magic in which case the Orch are one of the only known species to even possess a sort of Luck Magic something otherwise unheard of in the galaxy. Beyond this the Orch are about on par with a human, although shorter in stature they're quite capable of similar feats of strength, speed and endurance.
==History in the Fantendoverse==
The History of Orchi in the Fantendoverse is long and storied with the blood of others, transactions made with both friend and foe and the strange machinations of the Orchi High Trade Bureau who are a poorly understood group of Orchi who help maintain financial stability for the species as a whole and are sometimes compared to a shadow government. The Orch are viewed mostly as cautiously trustworthy, for most transactions an Orch is as reliable as any other individual but when the price is high enough an Orch will put aside any value they may have without a counter-offer of equal or greater value to balance things.
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