Long ago, divine magic created the anumi plant to transform beloved sentry animals into temple guardians. Its recipe now rejuvenates retired pets, turning them into anthropomorphic beings with human bodies and animal heads, retaining their former memories.

Catfolk are natural explorers who value both physical trailblazing and personal growth, are curious and inquisitive by nature, possess feline features, and maintain a strong sense of community and loyalty within their tribes.

Goblins are universally despised, childlike creatures with a destructive nature, often manipulated by stronger beings, who live on society’s fringes, have voracious appetites, and are characterized by their short, ugly humanoid appearance with oversized heads and jagged teeth.

Lizardfolk are proud, powerful reptilian predators who live in swamp villages, are viewed as backwater savages by other races but are actually vibrant and traditional, and are known for their ferocity in battle, communal living, and practical nature.

Karkanaks are gentle, upright-walking crab-like creatures who live on sandy beaches, are skilled artisans, prefer simple pleasures, and have a deep respect for all life, often underestimated by other races due to their appearance and mannerisms.

Mogogols are overgrown, frog-like creatures with diverse appearances, an impeccable sense of right and wrong, and an optimistic nature, who live in small communities near swamps and are driven by wild obsessions and a desire to do good.

Obitu are living skeletons created by a virus that infects undead, giving them vibrant green eyes, warm bones, and a quest for individuality and purpose, despite their morose and pessimistic nature.

Oaklings are mysterious plant creatures distantly related to treants, who prioritize survival, feel uneasy in nature, and are coldly neutral with a logical mindset, lacking traditional emotions and sentiment.

Ratfolk are small, rodent-like humanoids who are natural tinkerers and hoarders, masters of commerce, and live communally in warrens, often found in nomadic trading caravans, fiercely defending their kin and preferring trade over conflict.

Shrumans are diverse mushroom people descended from a universal mycelium, who vary in purpose, form, and ability, share a strong sense of adventure and exploration, and contribute their experiences to a mycelium collective.