APPEARANCE

Yellow Gapes are covered in thick, brown hair and have two tusk-like teeth that protrude from the bottom lip. Appearing like a giant, hunched man, they stand around eight ft tall and weigh between 450 and 550 lbs. They are easily identified by the loud and heavy breathing that emanates from their wide-open mouths; they are also distinguished by their intensely yellow eyes and their dragging footsteps, which create ditch-like tracks instead of discernible, human-like footprints.

Tusks intimidate other creatures but are not used in physical altercations but for marking territory and scraping bark off to eat. The teeth are bulky and often grow curved towards the head, so the bigfeet cannot close their mouths because of them. In rare instances, a Yellow Gape’s tusks may grow outwards, allowing them to comfortably close their mouths.

ANATOMY

Yellow Gapes are named for their yellow eyes and ever-open maws. Their hair strands are thicker, bristlier, and, when frightened, will curl into clusters—making large, sturdy, quill-like spikes. The hair offers protection from predators and…