Human

* Male
* Female

**Humans** are a species of sentient bipedal primates, and perhaps the most common sophont in the world. They exhibit large phenotypic variety, and have among themselves dozens to hundreds of cultures.

## Biology

### Build

Adult humans are bipedal tetrapods, standing between 140 and 200 centimeters tall and weighing about 65 kilograms on average. Height and weight are usually greater in individuals with more nutritious diets; poorer humans who suffer from nutrient deficiency are often shorter, and wealthy humans who eat a lot may be fatter. However, the composition of one's diet and internal metabolic factors also play a heavy role in height and weight in humans.

### Integument

They have smooth skin with the occasional bumps and spots, and are covered in short, sparse hair across most of their bodies. They often have longer & thicker hair on the tops of their heads; however, some male humans are known to be hairless on their heads.

Human skin is usually devoid of patterns. However, some paler humans do have spots of differing coloration, often on the face. These may be genetic, and some discolorations may be due to injury. Human skin tones tend to vary by latitude. Humans native to more northerly locations have paler skin, and those in tropical latitudes are darker. Darker skin is said to be more resistant to burning from the sun, however all humans are still susceptible to sunburns.

Some male humans also have long hair on their lips, cheeks, and chins; female facial hair is often less apparent but still existent. Females tend to be smaller and bear less coarse body hair than males, on average; however there is very significant intrasexual variation, and intersex individuals are known to exist.

### Lifespan

Humans on average can live up to around 70 years, but may also naturally live over 100. Some powerful or magical humans can extend their lifespans further. Most humans, however, die before 70. Most of these premature deaths occur in early childhood, when they are most vulnerable. Disease, famine, war, crime, predation by wild animals, natural disasters, and fatal accidents all contribute to premature death in humans. Some humans have been known to be revived after death, though some cultures consider undead humans to be their own particular type separate from living humans.

## Ethnic Groups

Humans are hardly ever typified by their species, and instead identify most strongly with their cultural traditions or nationality. Language & birth heritage are generally the main determinants of what culture a human belongs to. Human ethnic groups include:

* **Vastaiosii Peoples:** The various interrelated peoples of Arcallos.
	+ **Allosii**
	+ **Asterii**
	+ **Gauraii**
	+ **Parralii:** Previously a coastal cultural group, now integrating with the deep jungle groups due to multiple raids from an unknown oversea group. Their dialect is noticably different when compared to the deep jungle dialects of Vastaiosi. It's believed these differences come from nomadic foreigners coming through the Parral region of Vastaios.
	+ **Télmii**
	+ **Vasurii**
* **Beinlandish people:**
	+ **Skóguran**: a group native to northern Ef'tar and the Holy Kingdom of Beinlandi.

* **Tuangbou peoples**: from Luangese *tuángbōu,* meaning "similar all".
	+ **Luangese**: The natives of Luang and its surrounding countryside.
	+ **Zhanunese**: The natives of Zhanun, who speak a similar language to the Luangese. A small Zhanunese minority lives in Luang.
	+ **Dai-Xiu**: Probable relatives of the Luang-Zhanun peoples from the Tanûleng's antiquity.
		- **Huangyan**: A settled Dai-Xiu people noted for their earthworks and terrace farms.
		- **Yiang**: Equestrian nomadic Dai-Xiu tribes.
		- **Tu-enxi**: A Dai-Xiu ethnicity with a strong maritime tradition.
* **Vinitican peoples**: a variety of related peoples who trace their lineage back to the legendary Vinitican Empire.
	+ **Tritican**
	+ **Knasish**
	+ **Mascallo:** The people of Mascai.
	+ **Kistelleti**: The native people of Kistello Patria, the Cutecovian peninsula, and the wider Ariatris region.
	+ **Amaca**
	+ **Airios**
	+ **Xeonjc:** believed to have originated from the areas formerly the vinitican empire before settling in Nezlegrad
* **Certraili Peoples**: Cultures who trace back to the Sned River.
	+ **Halgan**
	+ **Lisian**
	+ **Hochebirger**
	+ **Mulfloric**
* Western Kestiran: Cultures who trace back to the western banks of the Kestiran(the ones on the Eastern banks would be **Vinitican):**
	+ **Gebe:** Originating on the Bozkir Steppe on the southwest of the Kestiran, it is the culture practiced by Col Insanla

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## Origins

The origins of humans are highly debated. Most stories of human origin arise from the various legends that each culture has, and these stories often vary on both specifics and broad aspects.