Crocotta

Crocottas are a humaniod canine species.

## Anatomy & Physiology

All Crocottas have a similar appearance, having brown fur with black patches, black hair, large upward pointing ears, and blue eyes, One of the features that stands out the most is their teeth and noses, which can be any chromatic color. This color can also be found on their bones and on the spots on their tails (depending on certain circumstances).

Instead of molars, Crocottas have a ridge of bone, which gives their jaws a significant amount of crushing power. They have large canine that stick out of their mouths.

If a Crocotta's eye is removed, it turns into a gemstone.

### Abilities

The main ability all Crocottas have is the ability to shape shift. This can only be done if the Crocotta consumes part of a different species. Once consumed, the Crocotta will change forms, looking as if they were that species. Their associated color plays a role in this as well. For example, if a Crocotta who’s color is red ate a troll, regardless of troll's blood color the Crocotta would shift into a burgundy blood troll. However, there are some species that Crcottas cannot shift into, such as Cherubs and Wolpasters.

Crocattas can perfectly mimic any voice that they’ve heard.

While other Crocottas can tell if another of their kin is nearby, it is impossible for other species to see through a Crocotta's disguise. The only way for another species to see through a Crocotta’s disguise is by placing the eye of a Crocotta under their tongue.

## Society & Culture

### Clans

There are five main different clans, with a semi-recognized sixth clan that consists of Crocottas that have been cast out of their original clan. Some Crocottas have formed their own smaller clans that are not officially recognized by the other main clans and are generally considered the same at outcasts.

#### Old Hunters

Reliable, no frills hunters who enjoy their pursuit of prey.

#### Primal

Crocottas that indulge into more base instincts, overkilling their prey is common.

#### Radiant

Fascinated by religion, these Crocottas will glad hunt down heretics for the right price.

#### Seekers

Perhaps the most passive of the clans, these Crocottas' prey is information, which they gladly share with the other clans.

#### Thieves Guild

These Crocottas aren't just in it for the hunt, but for shiny baubles as well.

#### Outcasts

Cast out of their original clan for crimes ranging from stealing from the grand master to murdering one of the kin. Outcasts mostly hunt down their own kind.

## Naming Conventions

A Crocotta’s informal name is 9 letters long, while their full name includes their rank and clan. The exception to this rule is the outcast clan, who are only referred to by clan. Examples include Medial Seeker Lorentios, Maven Old Hunter Maritoria, and Outcast Cadnelaro.

## Etymology & Inspiration

* Crocottas are based on the mythological creature Crocotta, which are a somewhat mythologized version of spotted hyenas

## Gallery

A Maven Old Hunter named Maritoria.A Medial Seeker named Lorentios.A Novic Primal Hunter named Shelobela.A Master Radiant named Gladriale.A Medial Thief named Zwelomnos.An Outcast named Cadnelaro.