Entity 38 - Static Humanoid

Humanoids are humanoid entities with behavior very similar to that of humans. Humanoids of all variants have pitch-black skin with colored faces. That said, their mouths are visible in an array of colors. This one, being the most common, has a white mouth as the only truly discernible feature. Biological gender of a Humanoid can be identified by vocal characteristics, height, and bone structure. Humanoids are not genetically related to humans, perhaps having evolved human-like forms and intelligence as simply a form of convergent evolution.

Humanoids are generally sociable and live in groups. There are records of them living with humans, also referred to as wanderers, as well. Each species able to integrate well into the other.

Humanoids are capable of using ranged weapons and posess remarkable skills in combat, sometimes even superior to that of humans as a result of the dangerous environment that is the Backrooms. Humanoids avoid hostile entities such as Facelings and Skin Stealers, sometimes even killing them for recreation.

There are multiple different variants of humanoids. All humanoids are entirely black in appearance with the exception of their faces and mouths, which almost appear two-dimensional. Static-faced humanoids are the tallest, strongest, and oldest-living variant of humanoid. They often take on the roles of natural leaders in their environment. Their static-filled 'mouths' are perpetually locked in a frozen smile, even while speaking. While static humanoids speak English like most others, they use almost Shakespearean speech patterns to communicate. Static-faced humanoids have an estimated lifespan between 400,000 and 700,000 years, though some can live well over that number. Static-faced humanoids are known for their sagacity and intelligence, and are the rarest variant of humanoid.

Humanoids can communicate universally in English, though accents can range wildly. Humanoids who cannot speak English frequently exhibit signs of distress and will attempt to end their own lives, notably having happened through bashing their heads against solid surfaces. Wanderers who have tried to communicate to non-english speaking humanoids have been reported to have shortly disappeared after the humanoid's death. Non-english speaking humanoids would only communicate in gibberish.

Toward humans, Humanoids generally refer to them as "brothers", though usually in a familiar way like how a human might refer to their friend as "bro". If they do not know or can't figure out the gender of a wanderer, they will still refer to them as "brother". They may refer to women and woman-identifying individuals as "sister". Provoking humanoids may result in defensive responses and hostility.

Humanoids lack internal organs with the exception of a bluish brain-like organ in their heads. They have a version of "blood" that is abundant in iron, especially compared to that of humans. Their skin has a leathery texture. They need water to survive just like wanderers do, but humanoids need less water, or at least need water less frequently, than humans do. They have a dental structure similar to that of humans teeth, though humanoid minors do not have tooth loss. Humanoids are more susceptible to illnesses than wanderers are, and are unable to develop immunity to certain potentially fatal diseases.

Humanoids are susceptible to a "second mind" anomaly of sorts when a humanoid enters a state of unconsciousness. At first, they're simply asleep. Then their heartbeat develops irregular patterns. The vocal chords may also develop pulsations. Then, the host will begin to twitch, then begin to move. Eventually sitting up or standing. They will then begin to speak in an unknown and undocumented language. Phrases and sentences may be questions or messages trying to be conveyed. Around thirty minutes later, the host collapses and generally regains consciousness after 4 to 5 hours. The host will not remember anything that had happened.

Humanoids are also immune to the effects of firesalt.

Firesalt are naturally occurring crystal structures in the backrooms that are naturally unstable, and will explode if the crystal is broken. Explosions are proportionate to the size and purity of the crystal. Firesalt can be used to light fires, sterilize water, vaporize Almond Water or Cashew Water, act as a body warmer in cold environments, a fuel source for machinery, to make weapons, etc. Generally just confined to a person's creativity with exploding rocks.

Almond water is a fluid filled with necessary vitamins and nutrients, as well as carry the ability to soothe and restore sanity. It can help the body fight diseases and illnesses, and provide hydration. Almond water is crucial to survival in the backrooms.

Cashew water is the opposite of Almond Water, posessing negative effects on the body and an individual's mental health.

Wanderer is the term entities native to the Backrooms generally use to refer to humans. Wanderers generally come from the Frontrooms and posess strong no-clipping capabilities. Most entities that are not born with the ability to no-clip may acquire the ability from killing a wanderer.

The Frontrooms is another word for Earth or "baseline reality". This is where wanderers come from, no-clipping through surfaces by mistake and arriving in the Backrooms.