Devaronian

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Devaronians were a horned humanoid species from the world of Devaron in the Expansion Region, a planet of low mountains and deep valleys linked by thousands of rivers. It is believed that they were descended from a race of primates that lived in the mountains of Devaron, and that their horns were a genetic mutation that proved useful in fending off predatory birds.

The Devaronians were one of the most unique races in the galaxy, with a dramatic gender dimorphism in appearance and temperament. The males were docile, non-aggressive creatures, completely hairless, with (usually) red-tinted skin and a pair of large horns growing from their heads. They took great pride in their horns, and groomed them quite regularly. Female Devaronians were covered in thick calico fur that ranged in color from brown to white, and were hornless. They were aggressive by nature, and tended to dominate their culture (and were the only ones allowed in government). In addition, the teeth of the males were all sharp incisors, but the females also had molars and prominent canines. One in fifty Devaronian males had two sets of teeth, however, having an inner set of sharp "male" teeth and an outer, retractable set of "female" teeth. In primitive times, such males were used as solitary scouts by Devaronian tribes, since they could survive on either meat or plants. Their bodies were denser then most humanoids and as a result they weighed far more than they appeared to.