Askedhaki

The Askedhaki are a catfolk ethnic group most commonly found across the subcontinent of Vudra and the Impossible Kingdoms nations of Nex and Jalmeray.

Appearance

Askedhaki catfolk tend to have striped hair and fur, they also tend to view longer fangs as a sign of personal strength and, as such, they often decorate their fangs with various metals, both precious and otherwise. Askedhaki favour lighter clothes that are comfortable for travelling in oppressively high heat and humidity. Askedhaki catfolk also like to wear the most expensive jewellery that they possible can afford as a mark of prestige.

Culture

Askedhaki catfolk normally live in nomadic caravans, roaming across the nation they call home. These caravans primarily make a living from trade, but many Askedhaki also traditionally serve as hunters. Rather than traditional game animals, they prefer to hunt creatures that prey upon their fellow humanoid neighbours such as tigers, rakshasas, and any other predatory beasts. Unfortunately due to the Askedhaki's striped fur and fondness for expensive jewellery, they are sometimes mistaken for the rakshasas that they so zealously hunt. This is only made worse by the fact that sometimes rakshasas will try to disguise themselves as Askedhakis in order to avoid detection. As such, many Askedhaki incorporate holy symbols and blessed items into their clothing, since rakshasas find these items to be an anathema.