Tariq

The Tariq are a human ethnic group native Akhaten.

Appearance
Tariq have medium light skin, slight builds and dark hair and eye colors.

Culture
The Tariq consider themselves to be the rightful rulers of western Akhaten, often clashing with the other races that live in the area. They also have a tendency to view the people of Endor as being barbarians barely worthy of notice. This, however, did not prevent them from trading with these nations.

Women in Tariq society have strictly defined roles. They are considered delicate and frail and not allowed to participate in combat, among other things.

Slavery in commonplace among the Tariq nations in the north while the Tariq nations in the south view slavery as a sin.

Religion
The Tariq are divided between two separate religions.

The Tariq of the north have a polytheistic faith with nine gods and goddesses.

The Tariq of the south have a monotheistic faith, centered around the worship of a single God and his warrior-prophet Haashid.