Kurgaes

The nomadic boatsmen of the sea.

Appearence
Skin is speckled with sunspots and freckels, extremely tan by the sun. They grow hair in the usual places, if a bit more sparsely, usually dark blone and straw-like.

Chest is completely flat for males and females, who still produce milk, although for a shorter time period than other strains of humanoids.

When submerged in water, their eyes dialate significantly which makes it easier to see. In fact, they see better under water than above. With lungs 1.5 the size of a regular humanoid, they can hold their breath for an average of ten minutes. Their muscles develope quicker, making them strong swimmers. Webbing is common just below the first knuckle.

On their hands, they have thick, long, sharp nails used to assist in catching fish, which they do in the water. They are able to eat it raw without problem.

Location
All over the seas, not anywhere near coasts.

Culture
This species was misidentified by northern explorers, who initially (and currently) believed they were off track Yuves. They live in fleets of five to 49, splitting into two when 50 boats are sailing together. They align into a diamond formation when a large sea creature is spotted, fooling them into thinking that the Kurgaes are even larger. This is why they have been able to survive, unlike the Northern explorers.

Their boats are wooden, about the size of two and a half canoes. They hold six people, four of which row at a time, and 2 rotate to sit in the shaded compartment and rest every few hours.

Although they are not technically carnivores, many spend their entire lives eating 90% meat. Vegetation is hard to come by, and doesnt satisfy their calorie needs. The only time they would eat it, is when coming across an island. When they do, it is a delecacy.

Although there are only two notable continents, their are many islands full of plant life and resources. They come across these once or twice a month, and stop to make more boats if there are trees and to rest. There are also floating islands, or the old carcases of sea animals that are now supporting life. These are taken as signs of danger ahead. The continent of Kunis is almost surrounded by them, which is why they do not end up there.

They speak in a series of clicks and wistles, which may suggest that Tizinae developed from Kurgaes who arrived on Kunis.