Ruddy Orion

The Ruddy Orions are a subrace of the Orion race, named for their skin tones, ranging from ruddy orange to yellow to Human Caucasian.

Biology
Ruddy Orion skin is sensitive to strong sunlight, such as that from Rigel, which can deepen their colour or cause a purple burn.

Their eye colours vary from a deep sea-blue to violet and an occasional black. Their hair is fine and thin, particularly among men, and can range through all shades of grey, from pure white to a deep, metallic blue-black.

They tend to be slender, some quite delicate and very rarely fat. By Human standards, their features are often considered pleasing, even beautiful.

Culture
Ruddy Orions consider body hair disgusting, and all prefer short hair or even a shaved scalp. However, many women (and not a few men) wear wigs, which become more ornate jewel-encrusted according to wealth and class. Popular shades are deep black or pure white, but wig fashions are constantly changing and new colours often appear.

Ruddy Orions are said to make up roughly three-fifths of the Orion population.