Dhekarin

Also called the scar monkeys, the dhekarin are beings of Lamaria that largely inhabit the badlands north of the Thanvils. Their origin or empyreal patron is unknown, and it is not known whether these are beings of intellegence or nature.

Description
As far as the kelte have observed, the dhekarin are the apex predator of the Vandeland. They seem unable to be able to speak in or comprehend the tongues of known established language, but it is clear they can extensively communicate within their band.

They are primarily bipedal, and have been most commonly compared to small apes with abnormally large tails.

Transformation
Normally docile towards men unless provoked, the dhekarin have been observed to undergo a vicious temporary mutation whereby claws extend and muscles bulge powerfully so that often is the case that the skin rips, leaving these beings with the horrific scars that give them their pseudonym. This transformation can last anywhere between hours and days, and the creature becomes unrecognisably ferocious during this time.

Possible Origins
There are several proposals on what these creatures are- though none have ever cared to study them in great detail. One theory suggests they are a simply a highly-adapted animal from before the placement of man upon Lamaria.

Due to their occupation of Vandeland, many beleive they were brought from or tainted when the Vande crossed onto the plane. The region of Lamaria wasn't explored until after the demise of the Vande, and so there are no records of the land or its inhabitants before this time.

Due to their strange transformation, some theorise these creatures have either contacted, or been altered by, the gods in some capacity. Some have even gone as far as to seek council with some of the kelte patrons to pose this query, without success.

In extension to this proposition, the tallmaya point to the Elyneh and the wylvwalkers, and suggest the similarities between the two entities.