Species: Gukri

Gukri are a species of gliding lizardfolk you can play in The Snarl.

The omnivorous, lizard-like gukri are known for their quick but staccato, intermittent movements. A membrane stretches between each pair of limbs, enabling them to glide for long distances. Their scales tend to camouflaging patterns and colors, allowing them to blend in—or stand out, as necessary. Their eyes are unblinking, protected by nictitating membranes, which give them an uninterrupted “stare” that makes some other species uncomfortable. If trapped, their tails may be shed and regrown. Gukri tongues are long, sticky, and dexterous, and often used to pick up small objects or snack on a nearby bug. Gukri also possess regenerative capabilities, enabling them to heal much faster than other species.

Two subspecies exhibit distinct adaptations: thorned gukri can extrude hard, sharp spines from their scales, whereas glistening gukri secrete a potent toxin.

Gukri are known for their reliability, cautiousness, and matter-of-fact sensibilities. Though they occasionally take on partners, they rarely form long-term bonds, preferring solitude. Children are hatched from egg clutches and usually raised by males. The phrase “easy to catch as a Gukri’s tail” is commonly used to indicate something that seems easy but is actually quite difficult.