Nox

Info
The Nox are a primitive, semi-aquatic sentient species that are known for their aggressive nature. They are descended from fish, but also have many reptilian and mammalian traits. They are small, but highly toxic. This combined with their agility and sharp tail makes them feared by many.

Anatomy
Nox are about 2-3 feet in height, with a tail that ranges from 2-4 feet long. The tail is used as a powerful weapon, the spear-like tip being perfect for puncturing prey. Additionally, many will use this tail for balancing while walking on two legs. They are both venomous and poisonous, being deadly to eat whilst also carrying a nasty bite. Nox are carnivorous, and feed on a variety of different creatures, although they primarily consume fish. They usually eat meat raw, having no need to cook it. Not enough information exists on the Nox reproductive cycle to determine anything concrete, but they seem to mature by the age of 10. When having their children, they will lay 2-6 eggs that hatch in a couple of weeks.

Behavior
Whether or not Nox are sentient is debated by scholars, although they do show quite a few signs pointing to sentience. Nox tend to be aggressive, and are known to attack unprovoked. They usually hunt alone, but will occasionally hunt in groups to take down larger prey or train their young. Nox are known for creating very basic, tent-like shelters, forming small villages near water. Their aggressive nature leads them to often kill each other in fights.

Abilities
Nox are very dangerous in combat. They can run at an impressive 35 miles per hour on all fours, and can easily pierce flesh with their powerful tail and sharp claws. Their maximum swimming speed is not known, but they can swim significantly faster than humans. Nox back plating is thick and hard, but their underbelly is fairly vulnerable. Nox are not known for using magic, and never learn it in the wild, but they seem to have a slight affinity for poison and water-based magic.