So around six months back, I made some rain world slugcat hcs - and now I'm redoing them, with my hcs being much more clear in my head and the characters being far more distinct from Slugcat to Slugcat!
Some headcanons for each under the cut:
Spearmaster:
No dewlap, doesn't eat normally. All that excess fat goes into their TAIL, baby!
Lower back and tail are armor plated, similar to scoots- with the spines growing out from under them
Their blood is white and strangely viscous
They know sign! They attempted to sign and explain to Five Pebbles, but he was so angry that he ignored them and tore the pearl out.
Much more docile than most would assume, they prefer not to fight unless they need to eat or defend themself.
Artificer:
Thick!!! Has meat on their bones, muscular, very strong!!
Their saliva and general body mucus is viscous and flammable - they turn things into bombs with this mucus. They were born that way!
Their explosions are purposefully struck emissions from the mucus secreted from their hind legs and tail
Very gentle when not otherwise on a murderous rampage, doesn't know how to properly process grief
Would do anything for those they love
Much more reasonable than others might expect, and prefers not to initiate conflict with others. Absolutely will end conflict, though.
Hunter:
Also muscular, but thinning out due to their illness.
They can use the tendrils growing from them to grab, hold, or use weapons
The rot growing on their back secretes an uncomfortable, sticky mucus that helps stick their spear to their back
Very combat-proficient, they were taught to survive by No Significant Harassment.
Very down-to-earth and here to get the job done, they've never had fun a day in their life
"What's a game?"
They didn't really get to have a real childhood. They were sent out to do a job, and that's all they do.
Hot-tempered, much more inclined towards violence than expected
The Gourmand:
That slugcat is FAT and FULL OF LOVE!!!
They hold food in their cheeks and stomach for later!! Very full all the time, very okay with it.
They take scouting and pilgrimage very seriously and have a very good memory.
A storyteller, definitely the one who passes stories from mind to mind. They love to tell so many fables and experiences from their travels
Loud and boisterous, but also incredibly adventurous and determined. Much more likely to take charge than others.
Incredibly protective of their loved ones, can and will murder you for hurting the ones they care about.
The Nightcat:
The most mysterious little creature, very quiet and nearly mute
They're a caretaker of those around them and feel responsible for Monk and Survivor falling
Also a scout, but stayed behind to keep an eye on the little ones
Stealthy and doesn't like to get involved in a lot of interpersonal struggles, tends to stick to the shadows unless the slugpups need them
Leans more toward nocturnal hours, an observer during the night
They're very curious about scavengers and their culture, but they're not super adept with a spear
Move faster in darkness, slower when in bright light.
Much more timid than others, they prefer to avoid confrontation and instead will run away from a fight.
