Venusian (Parasite Planet)

The Venusians are the native sapient inhabitants of Venus. They have four short legs and a couple of sharp pincer-like hands, useful for shearing their way through the dense vegetation. Their faces are flat and broad and they have three eyes.

Their language is a tough one to master, as each word can have dozens of different meanings, sometimes even opposite ones. Their facial expressions aren't easy to read either, at least by human standards.

A curious fact about the Venusians is their complete honesty, as they never lie and never steal furtively. When they do practice violence - for instance, killing a trader to take his possessions -, they will always give out a fair warning that a fight will take place before they do it.

Appearances

 * "Parasite Planet", by Stanley G. Weinbaum (1935)
 * "The Lotus Eaters", by Stanley G. Weinbaum (1935)