Tregg

Commonly called the “cat-people” or Feline, Tregg are a race of beings with natural resemblance to the cat species. They have many of the same habits, require a sand pit in their domicile, but are very fast in reflex and generally have quick wits. Many Tregg moved from their homeland to Mjoldor to work as Brothel maids or for trade, as they can be cunning and don’t understand the concept of reservation when it comes to some of the more “unspeakable” activities they engage in.

History

Little is known in Mjoldor about the Tregg; they’re not rare, but don’t naturally write or practice fine arts so history is generally told by word of mouth. They come from a land to the west of Mjoldor, where poverty is far more prevalent and the land is barren and unforgiving.

Tregg first started appearing in Mjoldor with the first human nomadic tribes, around 1750. The humans would often take them as servants, as some of the Tregg were willingly submissive. They continued to spread throughout Mjoldor.

Demographics

Of the Tregg in Mjoldor, 68% are female, with the majority in an age range being between 30-60 years old.

Culture

A Tregg is generally one of two personality classifications; the first is the alpha, which is often stubborn, and can be dangerous; the second is a beta, which will be submissive to their chosen master. It’s not unusual for a Tregg Den in Mjoldor to have more females than males, as females generally are biologically more submissive than males; however, it’s not unusual in the same aspect for a male Alpha to have beta males in his den.

Treggs do not practice fine arts, as these things do not interest a Tregg. Treggs are generally materialistic, and will exchange gold for dirt if the dirt is more valuable to them (say, needing to refill their commode but living in the city and willing to pay for the convenience). Humans and Elves alike are often perplexed by the simplicity of a Tregg mind, yet find their complexities in other aspects to in fact be very intriguing.

Some Treggs lead solo lives, never seek a mate, and live about the same length as a human life. Most, however, end up in “dens”, where they live as a collective polygamist community. Most human cultures consider these practices to be immoral, but it comes biologically to a Tregg.

Physical Traits

* Tregg are very tall, ranging from 6 to 9 feet in height. They stand on their haunches, and though their front paws are still technically feet most Tregg do try to employ them as hands. Tregg are covered head to toe in fur, with the exception of their genitals and teats.

* Most tregg refer to themselves in the third person, and seem to have a problem using pronouns. They refer to the other party by their race, color, or any other noticeable trait.

* Tregg generally appear to be one-track minded, only being able to focus on one thing at a time with limited capability. Most cannot read or write, nor are they particularly interested in doing so.

* Treggs must wear specially fitted clothing, as normal armor and weapons do not fit their bodies. Most in servitude will wear a thrall's outfit; some prefer not to use clothes at all.

* Common Phrase: "May the litter be many, and the problems be few" - The Legend of Tawny

* Bumping foreheads is a common sign of endearment for Tregg. Snuggling and bathing is too.
* Tregg Parents are referred to as Opapa and Omama.
* Tregg are generally taken from their parents while still young and sold into servitude by travelling traders.
* Tregg can make basic survival salves such as a healing salve, but don't have much alchemy skill beyond that.

“*Far beyond the realm of the common man, lies a vast expanse of open desert, inhospitable to all except the vilest of creatures. To the Tregg, it’s more of a toilet, but such things cannot be explained to humans in a way to make them understand the Tregg way. Things like this are trivial to humans. Why humans are so dismissive with these details is perplexing to a Tregg, and so the Tregg know that only they understand the way and make no effort to explain it’s significance.*

*A Tregg is a catlike creature, with many of the same habits and traits of a common house cat. They clean themselves with their tongues, lounge around in giant cuddle piles, and are materialistic in nature. A Tregg has been known to exchange gold for dirt if it is valuable to them, which makes their contributions to the economy worthless, except for servitude, which they have become very accustomed to. Having a human master was a blessing for a Tregg because it often meant warm beds, covered sleeping dens, and the occasional scratch between the ears. Otherwise they are treated much like their distant cousins, the house cat - like animals, wild, savage beasts.*

*A good human master or two has been known to incorporate a Tregg into his family; in some instances, men have also married Tregg but the offspring is unnatural and rarely survives more than a few short weeks. For this, Tregg who have borne human babies are often shunned by both communities, even though up to the point of giving birth they may have been prominent and established members of the kit. In the same regard, female humans who bear Tregg children become outcasts as well.*

*Far too often Tregg fall into the hands of evil men, and as the Tregg seem to enjoy seeking pleasure, they often make good candidates for cross-species prostitution. This practice has gone unchallenged by any authority for as long as time has been recorded, and Tregg will continue to serve their masters regardless of their cruelty, simply because of their subservient nature.*

*It’s important to note here that not all Tregg are subservient; just the majority. Few are both Alphas and asexual, and these often become lone wanderers, traders, mercenaries, and spies. Alphas can be either male or female, and they tend to be aggressive, territorial, and can even be dangerous. A solo Tregg will often be very well equipped to handle their self and is generally considered a terrible negotiator. An alpha Tregg will relentlessly pursue their prey, and their size and speed makes them very dangerous opponents. Treggs can best a human with ease, so if they are spotted alone they are driven off or hunted.”*

-Hassan

List of Famous Tregg

Zephira

Tawny