Lepidian

Lepidians are a sapient species of beings from the isle of Archosa.

History
Created by Mata Nui, the Lepidians made the island of Archosa their home. For a long time, they didn't get along very well with their fellow natives, the Saursapiens, at one point fighting a war against them. Evenually, however, the Lepidians and Saursapiens agreed to a truce, and began to coexist peacefully.

Roughly ten thousand years ago, the majority of the Lepidian species was tragically killed off by causes unknown, pushing them to the brink of extinction.

Appearance, Abilities, & Traits
Lepidians usually stand between six and seven feet tall, and have a lizard-like appearance. Males are colored green and are slightly larger than females, who are typically brown in color. They have large forelimbs which end in a trio of sharp claws, along with a heavy tail.

Lepidians are typically tough and resiliant, able to survive in a wide variety of enviornments, though they usually prefer dry, desert-like locations. They can survive without water for several weeks, and can live several months without food.

In addition to great strength and agility, Lepidians are able to alter the color of their bodies in order to blend in with their surroundings. They also possess keen senses of smell, hearinf, and eyesight.

Lepidians are a species who usually live off the land, though some (such as Raduke) prefer to live within the cities. They typically live in large groups, or "clans", that are lead by the most experianced member, which can be of either gender. Most train to be powerful warriors, though some have been known to become scholars.

Due to whatever event took place ten centuries ago, their are very few Lepidians left, with most of them living on Archosa or scattered throughout the southern islands.

Known Lepidians

 * Raduke

Trivia

 * Lepidian is derived from the word Lepidosauria, which is used to describe the family of reptiles that includes lizards and snakes.