can i ask about the star wars species you created? What kind of lore do you have cooked up for them? They look so cool :3
Hi, thank you for the question! I've been meaning to make a post about Rook's species, the Bowdisch!
Bowdisch Ancestry/Planet
Not much is known about the Bowdisch as they aren't a super common alien species. They aren't rare' but they're not common either (think Lasats or Ewoks, you don't see them often when traveling the Galaxy).
But they are thought to be distant descendants of Zygerrians (or possibly they are distant ancestors or Zygerrians, it's unknown which evolved from the other). It's thought that a group of Zygerrians left Zygerria and landed on a distant Outter Rim Planet named Mayngrov ("main-grah-v"). The planet's biome was much different from Zygerria's, forcing them to adapt. It was a planet covered completely in shallow ocean. The only form of land being made up by the large, far spanning roots of the mangrove forests that cover the planet.
Bowdisch Biology/Physical traits
On Mayngrov, secluded for millennium, they evolved into the Bowdisch.
Their tails, prehensile-paw like feet, and retractable claws are all traits grown from living in an entirely tree filled environment.
Their don't have hair, but do have much longer fur around their heads, that mimics hair.
Their species is one that experiences sexual monomorphism (ie. there is very little difference physically between females and males. And it is often hard for an outsider to tell the difference between a male/female Bowdisch)
Their coloration can range wildly, from gray, brown, tan, white, black, orange, gold, red, or blue-grey.
They often have markings, though those too can range wildly: stripes, patches, spots, color-point, or dappled.
The average height for their species is above average. The average generally being around 6’ to 6’6
Theirs eyes closely resemble that of a feline or canine, with a wide colored iris and a colored pupil.
Bowdisch 'Culture'
There is a lack of 'culture' in connection to the Bowdisch, as they are a relatively small species. But also, due to little resources, the harsh environment and lack of technological development on Mayngrov, most Bowdisch have left the planet. Many do not even consider Mayngrov their home planet.
And additionally Bowdisch tend to live alone or in very small family groups. (Possibly this is leftover behavioral instincts from living on Mayngrov, where they needed to travel often to find food.) As such, you are most likely to see a Bowdisch alone and off planet. Their inclinations to wander means many Bowdisch do not know many other of their kind. And much like humans and humanoids, they tend to have very little sense of unity or connection to the fellow members of their species.
Their only real sense of 'shared cultural opinions' that the Bowdisch hate the Zygerrians, and vise versa. Bowdisch tend to dislike Zygerrians for their stereotype of being slavers (which isn't exactly unwarranted due to the Zygerrian Royalty), and the Zygerrians tend to hate the Bowdisch because they see them as their 'uncivilized, feral, rednecked cousins
Below is some different examples of Bowdisch body types and colorations/patterns:
(The far left one is Rook)
Well I hope that was enough Bowdisch “lore” for you! Thank you again for the ask! 😁
And if anyone wants to make their own Bowdisch, go right ahead!