Creature:Ryketian

Ryketians Are bipedal, hummanoid creatures distinguished by an elongated rear cranium, four joints on the leg and mottled skin on their corwns and shoulders. Rytekins are expert negotiators and strategists orgiginating from the Rytekian Star Empire, a member nation of the. Rytekins are often highly mentally disciplined and take great pride in using tact and diplomacy over traditional warfare.

Recently there have been reports of certain members of the species exhibiting psionic potential. Their traditions of meditation and mental discipline could mean that any potential psionics would ahve at least some self-control but this is so far unknown.

=Anatomy=

Physiology
Modern Rytekians have a resting height of 2.1m. Their digitigrade legs allow them to run at speeds of up to 22mph. The peculiar arrngement of the foot. involves three large toes and a fourth jutting from the side. The spread of these toes gives them incredible balance and while running the heel would rarely touch the ground. Skin consists of a rubbery oilive-green surface marked with spots along the side of the torso and neck. The skin darkens at the limbs and along the shoulders and crown is a mottled region of cartilage-reinforced flesh. This soft cartilage offers greater protection without restricting movement too seriously. Hair is predominantly found on the forearms, shins and head, ranging from a bright red to shades of brown and blonde to black.

The head differs from most primates - elongated at the back which tapers to a stup roughly 25cm from the head which acts as an extension of the skull cavity. Their mouths harbour a set of sharp teeth ideal for tearing flesh. Their hands, while human in appearence extend over thin digits before reaching a claw-like mass of keratin and act as the creature's nails. These are frequently kept somewhat pointed for eiher personal or cultural reasons, and has become an excellent adaptation for piercing soft tissue when enough force is provide

Rytekian have two hearts - One in the chest and the other in the abdomen. These pump blood from two large lungs, designed for sprinting this means that Rytekians typically have lerge reserves of stamina and can funtion effectively outside of their preferred oxygen levels. Their digestive tractt is also incredibly effective and they are capable of ingesting alcohol concentrations of up to 18% before suffering any ill-effects effects (over 60% if they have eaten recently).