Human
"Individually, they don't last long. But it's damn near impossible to get rid of them as a whole"
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Basic Information
Anatomy
Standard humanoid anatomy, two legs, two arms, a spine, so on and so forth.
Genetics and Reproduction
Humans reproduce sexually with a gestation period of 9 months.
Growth Rate & Stages
Humans on average go through puberty in their early teens and are considered adults by the age of 18. They normally live be up to 80 years old.
Ecology and Habitats
Humans tend to settle anywhere possible, from deserts to mountains and dense forests even.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Humans need essential food types, protein, iron and the like.
Biological Cycle
The internal organs and senses of humans deteriorate as they age.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Humans hold a variety of social structures, usually dependent upon some form of government.
Facial characteristics
Humans have no outstanding facial characteristics.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Humans can be found all around Earth.
Average Intelligence
On average humans are moderately intelligent, knowing how to fend and care for themselves and those around them.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
No special sensory capabilities.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Generally, the parents of a human will name it. These can vary from being named after other humans or in honor of something, to being a name that the parents like.
Major Organizations
Various governments and businesses around the world.
Beauty Ideals
Beauty ideals vary in different human societies but generally it is ideal for a male to be tall, muscular, and broad-shouldered. And for a female the ideal is to have an hourglass figure. These ideals are losing popularity though.
Gender Ideals
Human males are expected to be stoic and hard workers no matter their job and be leaders. Females are usually expected to do more clerical work and to care for the family and home.
Courtship Ideals
Many humans in romantic relationships get married as a way to make their relationship more officially recognized. This usually involves one of the partners proposing to the other and planning the marriage if the other accepts the proposal.
Relationship Ideals
Humans in romantic relationships are generally expected to be platonically compatible and generally sexually active with one another.
Average Technological Level
Many humans have been at the forefront of technological advances and are by far the race that utilizes technology the most in their every day lives.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Humans have developed a language for nearly every location they can be found in. Some of the most common are English, Spanish, French, German, and Hebrew.
Common Etiquette Rules
Humans are expected to be generally respectful towards one another unless given a reason to act otherwise.
Common Dress Code
There is no universal dress code for humans but they are generally expected to conceal their genitals and torso.
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
Humans generally send off their children after they have finished their primary and secondary education to either live on their own or get a higher education.
Common Taboos
Humans are so variant and unpredictable that they have no universal taboos.
History
Humans have been on Earth longer than history has been recorded, as such they have been involved in most major events throughout history, and practically all of the wars that have been waged.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Humans get along relatively well with most other races. Though humans are generally skeptical of Shardmind and Gearforged, and they are not in good standing with the Firbolg.
Genetic Descendants
Scientific Name
Homo sapiens
Origin/Ancestry
Caucasian, Asian, African, Hispanic, Middle Eastern
Lifespan
80 years
Average Height
5-6 ft.
Average Weight
130-180 lbs.
Average Physique
Humans have a wide variety of physiques from thin to wide, athletic to obese, short to tall.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Humans can have a wide range of skin tones, from dark complexions to concerningly pale.
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