There were some I initially was going to include but I forgot about them. However, I still want to get them improved just in case.
Decreased Lifespan- Iraji lifespans are relatively short compared to normal men. Physically, their bodies wear out with age, but this factor is also affected by what they did during their time alive. This short lifespan allows for the Iraji to mature quicker than other races, being consciously independent from their parents by age four and fully independent by age 15 or 16. With their first major appearances, their average recorded lifespan was only about 25-30 years. With international development and improvements both in medicine and global health, the current average lifespan is double that, sitting comfortably around 60 years. However, when they do reach the end of their lives, Iraji health declines rapidly, and they often require help from younger, healthier Iraji to perform the simplest of tasks until they pass away.
Diet- Iraji cannot digest foods that are low or lacking in fat content. Because their metabolism is so high and they require more oxygen than a normal human being, fat content is extremely important for their functionality. Therefore, their diet mainly consists of high-fat foods such as avocados, water fowl (duck being the favorite), fish (like salmon), olive oil, nuts and nut butters (like walnuts), seeds (like sunflower or chia), eggs, and even dark chocolate.
Dispersed Respiratory System- Slits acting as nostrils sit on the cheekbones of the Iraji's face, completing one part of their respiratory system. Two skin folds that sit on the trapezius and above the hip bones complete the external part of an Iraji lung system. Because Iraji do not have the same lung capacity as a human being, lower parts of the body would have issues getting needed oxygen. Therefore, the existence of the trap and hip flaps are extremely important. Should any tight-fitting clothing or other external force close off these airways, an Iraji might go numb and eventually render that limb useless.
Decreased Lifespan- Iraji lifespans are relatively short compared to normal men. Physically, their bodies wear out with age, but this factor is also affected by what they did during their time alive. This short lifespan allows for the Iraji to mature quicker than other races, being consciously independent from their parents by age four and fully independent by age 15 or 16. With their first major appearances, their average recorded lifespan was only about 25-30 years. With international development and improvements both in medicine and global health, the current average lifespan is double that, sitting comfortably around 60 years. However, when they do reach the end of their lives, Iraji health declines rapidly, and they often require help from younger, healthier Iraji to perform the simplest of tasks until they pass away.
Diet- Iraji cannot digest foods that are low or lacking in fat content. Because their metabolism is so high and they require more oxygen than a normal human being, fat content is extremely important for their functionality. Therefore, their diet mainly consists of high-fat foods such as avocados, water fowl (duck being the favorite), fish (like salmon), olive oil, nuts and nut butters (like walnuts), seeds (like sunflower or chia), eggs, and even dark chocolate.
Dispersed Respiratory System- Slits acting as nostrils sit on the cheekbones of the Iraji's face, completing one part of their respiratory system. Two skin folds that sit on the trapezius and above the hip bones complete the external part of an Iraji lung system. Because Iraji do not have the same lung capacity as a human being, lower parts of the body would have issues getting needed oxygen. Therefore, the existence of the trap and hip flaps are extremely important. Should any tight-fitting clothing or other external force close off these airways, an Iraji might go numb and eventually render that limb useless.
