Editing Fading Halo:Pyjel (section)

==Physical Description==

The Pyjel are a stocky race of bipeds, generally of similar height to humans though typically of a heavier build with dense layers of muscle.  The males' skin tone ranges from mustard yellow through amber and ochre to burned caramel and is touch like leather.  Hairless, they have anywhere from one to six fins on their heads running from forehead down to the base of the skill.  These fins are made of light bone and many Pyjel have them tattooed or coloured for distinctiveness.  Their eyes are deepset, small and suspicious and they have two sets of tiny sharp teeth in their mouth and strong, clawed hands.  Pyjel are not an academic people and their intelligence tends to peak lower than most other intelligent races in the galaxy.  That is not to say they're stupid though and many have met their end underestimating the perception and cunning of a Pyjel opponent.  The Pyjel are naturally a subterranean race and are easily dazzled by bright lights so tend to wear visors or the like to protect their eyes.  Their squat bodies and clawed hands are designed for digging through sand and loose rocks.

Female Pyjel are similar to those already described but tend to be smaller and less heavy-set with quicker minds and hands.  As far as the Pyjel have inventors and scientists they are almost exclusively female.