Creature:Pauthaykaun

Overview
The Common Pauthaykaun, sometimes referred to as just the Pauthaykaun, are a race of bipedal omnivores originating from the planet Atyona. They are friendly and sociable, and have a love of money and wealth. They have developed space travel, their small empire excels in selling goods and commodities for maximum profit. They have a particular obsession with pink spice.

Appearance
The Pauthaykaun are slim and slightly muscular, they have webbed feet and hands and a thick, scaly skin. Dark markings run down the middle of the body and along the ends of the limbs, these markings vary from creature to creature and are usually more noticeable on males. The tail ends in a large mace like appendage with two spikes protruding from either side that can deal a devastating blow to any attackers, although the Pauthaykaun are a social race they will not hesitate to defend themselves and can repel foes with a barrage of toxic spit and by using their thick-skulled head as a battering ram.

Subspecies
Atyona is home to several subspecies of the Pauthaykaun family, these species evolved around the same time as the Common Pauthaykaun and adapted to the varying conditions found on the planet in many different ways.

Red Tinted Pauthaykaun A widespread subspecies that inhabits the majority of the planet, they share much of their territory with the Common and Lesser Pauthaykaun species. They are slightly less evolved than their Common cousins, having only three digits on their feet, they also have a smaller, less lethal clubbed tail weapon. Their name comes from the dark red markings that cover the body, as opposed to the more earthy brown of the Common Pauthaykaun.

Lesser Pauthaykaun A species that is found mainly in the northern hemisphere of the planet. They are quite devolved from both the Common and Red Tinted Pauthaykaun, having only three digits on their hands and two on their feet, they also have a much lighter skin. Their tail has evolved into a large spitting weapon that can lob toxic projectiles hundreds of metres. A small mace-like weapon is concealed under each hand that can suprise enemies. They are the smallest species of Pauthaykaun on the planet, standing at only 1.2m tall.

Greater Spined Pauthaykaun A species that is found throughout the rocky southern hemisphere of the planet. They are much more aggressive than other species, their large clawed appendages are proof of this. Their tail weapon has become much more lethal and armoured plates cover the front of the body, a line of spikes runs down the back, allowing for much more effective charges.

Great Pauthaykaun A primitive species that lives in isolated pockets amongst the many forests of the planet. They have not evolved to walk on two legs, and can run at great speeds, they will often charge at enemies using their spike-lined back to great effect. Since they live mainly in forested areas their feet have lost the webbing that allows other Pauthaykauns great swimming feats.

Bearded Pauthaykaun

Colossal Pauthaykaun One of the most fearsome and unusual looking species of Pauthaykaun, this rare giant stands 2.7m tall and weighs in excess of a tonne. Their bodies are formed differently to other species, with their head below the limbs for a more balanced weight distribution and squat appearance. Two menacing spikes protrude from the lower jaw and elongated toes provide more running power.