Beavoloid

The Beavoloid are a relatively unique species in that they are a quadrupedal, semiaquatic spacefaring race. Their technology and architecture reflects this in a way entirely different from any other intelligent race.

Appearance
Beavoloids are similar to Earth's beavers: they are four-legged mammalians with stout bodies and a long, flat, leathery tail. Their coats are short and can be colored brown, copper, reddish, or even silver. A Beaviloid's two front teeth are always growing and must be trimmed. These teeth, along with their claws and powerful tails, can be strong weapons in hand to hand combat. Their eyes range from blue to green, with orange eyes being a rare possibility.

Behavior
While Beaviloids are pure herbivores, they are quite aggressive and territorial. They conquer any planets with lush forests and many rivers by force, normally using blitzkrieg tactics to do so. However, they are eager to ally or trade with crews or even entire races in promise of precious Gnokka Wood, a wood tougher than steel and more sought-after than gold by the Beaviloid race. It sometimes even seems that this Gnokka wood holds some sort of religious or spiritual value to them.