Xiaobao

The Xiaobao species are a small group of snow leopard humanoids who are found primarily in the mountainous southwest regions of Abexilas.

Biology
The race is split into three sub species. The more prominent, Luo Xiabao, the rarer, Zhen Xiaobao, and the extremely rare Kamizhen Xiaobao. The first of the two is distinguished by a lack of body fur with human hands and feet. The second is logically categorized by its inclusion of fur and paws, although some instances may feature fully anthropomorphic biology, and some more human with less fur but still including paws. The third is much more unique and hasn't been seen for decades. They are very similar to the Zhen Xiaobao but have a distinctive pair of horns atop their head. They also were written as having unique fur patterns. These are thought to be the race of gods.

The height of both sub species is between 127cm (4' 2") - 157cm (5' 2") The lifespan of both sub species is between 80 and 120 years.

Both sub species take after the feral snow leopards visually. Their hair / fur colors are usually a shade of gray or desaturated blue. They can be easily identified however by their elongated and thick tails, often the tail being as long as the person is tall.

Origins
The Xiaobao species comes from Abexilis, however its origins are more scripture based. It is said that the first Xiaobao was originally human, but was converted to the race through the worship of a mortal god. This god, named 'Labayi', tasked the first Xiaobao with climbing to the top of an extremely steep and tall mountain with nothing but their bare hands. After reaching the summit, a lone spire stood with the god sitting at the base. "With this voyage completed, I can now pass myself down to you." and with that, the god became snow that flew away in the wind.

Not long after completing this voyage, the first Xiaobao would become a Kamizhen Xiaobao. The offspring of this first Xiaobao would become the modern day version of Xiaobao. The two sub species are thought to be direct descendants. The Zhen Xiaobao Are also thought to be of purer blood as they look more like the first.

Culture and Traditions
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