ANIMUS?
The Animus are a race of hume-like beings with a strong connection to nature. Animus people tend to live tribally in small, sustainable villages. Their main charge is maintain the balance of nature and to eliminate Spites who may disrupt it. They have characteristics of animals, and are each born with an animal familiar which reflects and supports them. However, their bond with their familiar is so strong that if one dies – so does the other.