Thri-kreen

A race of insectoid humanoid. Thri-kreen are bipedal, and standing between 4 and 7 feet tall. They have exoskeletons over their entire bodies and six limbs protruding from their thorax: two for walking and four for use as arms, ending in four-fingered claw-like hands capable of tool- and weapon-use. Their heads have two black, multi-faceted compound eyes; two small antennae sprouting from the top; and a complex jaw structure with large sharp mandibles. Males and females are nearly identical.

The carapace of a thri-kreen is typically a sandy yellow in hue, but can vary from a sandy brown to a pale green color. Thri-kreen wear little to no clothing or armor, wearing only leather belts, harnesses, or slings to hold their food, equipment, and weaponry.

Thri-kreen are known for being highly intelligent and mechanically inclined, and typically remain neutral in all conflicts unless attacked. They prefer to explore and develop their science and poetry.