Secluded in the Bamboo forests of Paikas, the Hóurén have learned to thrive off of the world that is given to them. While many people often look at the Hóurén as savages and primitives like the Lizardfolk, they have a sophisticated culture and often choose their life of seclusion rather than becoming more like the "civilized kingdoms" that surround their Bamboo homes. Most people who come into their bamboo woods are ignored. Unless the person is either looking for them or harming their woods, then the intruder is met with an appropriate response.   Unlike many other mortal races, Hóurén have a prominent case of sexual dimorphism. Females and Males, often seen as their own sub races like elves or dwarves have, are actually the same race but are different in gender. While there are certain cases of different genders between the Hóurén, they are the exception that proves the rule. In extreme cases, tribes have been known to separate between their genders and even waring with one another. However, these strange occurrences are few and far between.   Hóurén look fairly humanoid, but covered in short fur. The color of the fur us usually brown or black, but has been known to be blonde or red on occasion. The fur extends around the necks, faces, and forearms in Yinlings and grows shorter around the breasts and groin in Yanglings. They have pronounced monkey like faces that conceal enlarged fangs and sharpened teeth.   Yinlings are often the males of the Hóurén. They are represented as warriors and laborers. Often they carry a strong sense of honor, and pride. Yinlings are usually between a foot or a foot and a half taller than their female counterparts, and much more muscular, but seem to struggle with grasping the arcane arts.   Yanglings are often the females of the Hóurén. They are represented as politicians and priests. Often they are shrewd and cunning. Yanglings may not be as physically adept as the males of their species, but they are often observed with a natural gift for the arcane arts.   Historians and Schollars are often perplexed by the Hóurén. In many ways, their origins are a mystery. With conflicting tales from each tribe as to how their kind came to be. On the other hand however, they have clear mentions in Alkolon's oldest texts; having believed to be the progenitors of some of the world's oldest religions and languages. Many scholars theorize that Humans are natural descendants of Hóurén, given the strange similarities of eye and hair color, but no one has been able to provide any significant evidence to prove for or against this theory.