#shiners

Evolution is in no way a map to creating a perfect being, to many the modern Shiner is a downgrade from Humans who spend many thousands of years as the dominant species on the planet.

They are actually far more complex than Steambots give them credit for, sure they are more violent but are far more adaptable to toxic environments that would kill a human within hours

-Shiner’s don’t always have pale skin but do have issues handling with UV rays, while they won’t get skin cancers burns will still hurt a lot and leave permanent scarring which is why they prefer to live underground

-Shiner’s are basically immune to radiation. Along with cancers, and many diseases, they have the immune systems of Gods, however, lead and mercury poising is a huge problem in their community

-Shiner’s have eight to ten sets of teeth throughout their lives, this helps make up for the fact their teeth are quite brittle and with rot/break much easier than human teeth

-Shiner’s blood clots really quickly and this helps them survive the loss of limbs and other traumatic injuries much easier

-Shiner’s have minor limb regeneration abilities though this can lead to them growing extra fingers and toes throughout their lives.

-This ability also can lead to being born with or growing extra limbs, it’s about as common as being born as red hair

-They are actually really intelligent, especially around explosives and building materials however because of their emotional instability completing projects and organizing are far more difficult for them

-It also doesn’t help many of their communities have no formal education system

-Because of their mental problems and deformities, there is no real concept of disability, some shiners can do stuff, some can’t, usually they just stick to doing what they’re best at anyway

-communities of shiners are rarely higher than fifty people, any more and they start attacking each other or break off

-Food and space are the number one thing they fight over

-Often their leaders are picked not based on how strong, smart or even inspiring, they are picked based on if they’re funny and able to defuse conflict