Species: Avian (E/197625256-AVN)
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Physiology
Standing between 0.5 and 1.7 standard metres tall (although the 'royal' Avians can reach an impressive 2 metres), the bird species are an impressive, and to some beings scary, race. Their mastery of the skies has given them an ease of mind when it comes to space travel and the fact that they were one of the first space faring breeds comes as no surprise. Typified by a vicious looking beak, Avians will typically avoid confrontations but are surprisingly tenacious in combat. Prefering to travel in packs, a lone Avian will usually not survive long in combat situations. Highly proud of their plummage, Avians typically require warmer climates but are amazingly adaptive. Note: Despite threats from the elder Avian council, the sub Huvian race (a breed of Avians with an additional pair of arms) have not been exiled from the main species.
Society
The skittish nature of Avians has led them to be a very trade orientated species and they favour this above all else. One of the least aggresive species in the galaxy, Avians will attempt all forms of reconcilliation before resorting to combat and this is emphasised by their scant regard for military development (alternative theories suggest that this may be due to their somewhat limited intelligence but so far this is unconfirmed). Tolerant of most species (despite an unofficial'war' with Reptilians) Avians only genuine enemies are Felines and Renari.