Traits
Accessories (Normal)
While not actual traits, sometimes it's good to differentiate what is and isn't part of the leech.
Note: An alternative 'naked' image of the leech must be provided if the accessories cover up some traits or too much of the leech's body, such as with a large hat or a cape.
Spines (Normal)
Tall, curved, and sharp extensions, sometimes webbed to act as makeshift fins, they’re usually located on the leech’s back.
They’re typically used for self defense and for intimidation, but since the leech can’t reach these spines random items may end up comically impaled on them.
Grabber claws (Normal)
Grabber claws are advanced, dexterous feelers with a spike on the tip.
Leeches with this trait can easily maneuver through thick brush and vines and as working animals they are great at multitasking.
It's very common to see many grabber claws along the entire length of a leech's body. It pairs extremely well with centi tail for added dexterity.
Gills/Pores (Normal)
Pockets on a leech's body that facilitate breathing.
Gills are more common on water-dwelling leeches, while pores naturally contain condensed moisture that makes land-dwelling breathing far easier.
Pores can be specially shaped and also have a high tendency to ooze colored slime, especially when the leech is stressed. This slime can be a different color to the flesh of the pores.
Note: Gills are required on Saltwater class leeches!
Pore slime amount can vary from a little to a lot, and can glow, but must be one color.
Bioluminescence (Normal)
Similarly to certain plants and plankton, this trait expresses itself in the form of glowing spots, markings, or body parts on the leech!
It's noted that the glow is stronger in well-fed leeches. The glow can be turned on and off at will, a recent development previously thought impossible because observed pets preferred to keep their lights on even as they slept.
Wild leeches use it as a lure to draw in all manner of prey, and tend to have lightning-fast reflexes to quickly snatch up their food.
Whiskers (Normal)
Thin, wiry feelers that behave similarly to those found on mammals and catfish.
Whiskers provide the leech with a sensory boost, giving them better perception of their surroundings. This trait is a popular pick for mammalian-esque pets.
Sensory pores (Normal)
Extra sensitive pores that have developed above the leech's mouth, similar to ones occurring in sharks and catfish.
Many people new to the creatures mistake them for nostrils, but this is not the case! They act as sensory pits, detecting vibrations in the water. On land, they are functionally useless.
Note: These should only be very small dots or squished little lines - longer lines that bear too much resemblance to actual nostrils are not allowed!