Homebrew Akki (Neon Dynasty) Species Details

Akki are little hunched creatures with hard, spiky shells on their backs. Among the other races they have a reputation for being violent and mischievous. Akki pranks are renowned for causing great havoc and destruction, whether intentional or not. The akki tend to live in cave dwelling communities in the mountains away from other races, and most people avoid akki controlled territory for fear of akki traps and raids. They have a strong natural curiosity, though their utter lack of safety in most of their experimentation means the akki tend to lead short lives.

Physical Characteristics

Akki are small and hunched creatures with monstrous features and a hard shell on their back. Akki have long pointy noses, small eyes, many sharp teeth and no visible ears. From their forehead protrudes two small horns. Their eyes tend to be blue or green, contrasting their leathery hides which usually range from crimson to earthly browns. Their hunched stature usually stands at between 0.9 to 1 m tall. Despite their size they actually have a surprising weight, usually ranging from 30 to 35 kg. Their bodies are broad for their size, and their arms are long and lanky, with long clawed fingers are the end of their hands used for digging. Their bodies are entirely hairless, as such things would just be a liability when exposed to fire.

Their shell covers their backs, and are covered in spikes and appear the same colour as their skin. Akki shells are exceptionally hard and resistant to heat, which is essential for allowing the akki to survive their day to day life. Their skin is also much tougher than those of other races.

Akki (Neon Dynasty) Traits

Akki have developed their own ways of life down in the dark of Kamigawa's underground.