Abarimon

Abarimons are sentient, bipedal humanoids that originates from Nepal. They are a tribal race with a special link to animals.

Physiology
Abarimons are very similar to that of human, with the biggest difference being their reversed knee-caps. The feet are turned backwards, and their muscular legs make them great runners. Their spinal chordis slightly crooked, making them appear to be slouching. Their fingers and feet have eight digits each.

The average Abarimon stands 1.55 meters. Their skin is tan and their hair color is black, usually cut short. They have narrow eyes that are dark brown or black in color. The teeth of an Abarimon are sharp to help their carnivorous diet.

Life cycle
The Abarimon have a lifespan of about 70 years. From the age of 18, the Abarimon are viewed as full-fledged adults, and are considered in their prime around the age of 25. Abarimons qualify as “middle-aged” by 40-50, and “old” by 50-70.

The women give birth to 3 to 4 children in their lifetime, and the couple mate for life. Homosexuality do appear, but is very rare.

Behavior
The Abarimon are very territorial and tribal, valuing the strongest and fastest members of the tribe, regardless of gender. They are sometimes considered savage, because of their connections with animals. Because of their regard of their tribe, Abarimons rarely leave their family.

At the age of seventeen the Abarimons go through a ritual of passage, that has lived on since ancient times. The young adults of the tribe together go out in the forest and spent three months living and hunting among the animals. Upon return they are viewed as full members of the community.

Abarimons have a tendency to work with animals, and make excellent hunters, vetenarians, zoologists and cattle farmers. Some take up athletics, especially running.

Abilities

 * Enhanced Speed - Abarimons feet and muscular legs make them excellent runners, easily outrunning humans and adults can match the speed of most feline animals.
 * Animal Empathy - Abarimons has a link to the animals that connect them with the wild. The Abarimon seem to understand the animals, and are often allowed to hunt and feed with them. Abarimon towns are often filled with wild animals.

Demographics
The Abarimon are from Nepal, and this is also where you can find the most concentrated population of Abarimons. The Abarimon Council can be found in Pokhara. Abarimons are very tribal and territorial, and few leave their family. Outside of Nepal, the biggest population of Abarimons can be found in India, Malaysia, Burma and Qatar.