Altean

Alteans are an advanced alien species of hominid ape race from Voltron: Legendary Defender anime series closely related to humans native to planet Altea and previously ruled by King Alfor. They were once thought extinct in their native anime world, with Allura and Coran as the sole survivors. However, several individuals, for example, Haggar and her son Lotor are both revealed to be Altean. Furthermore; a thriving colony of Alteans are discovered hidden inside the Quantum Abyss, preserved for Lotor's formerly devious purposes. Alteans' exterior appearance are nearly identical to humans of Earth. The have an adult height of 1.8 metres, have four limbs with prehensile fingers, human facial features like noses and eyes, and flowing hair localised on their heads. Their distinguishing features are tapered, elfish ears and facial markings. Ancient altean facial markings are sickle-shaped, bio-luminescent blemishes located under the eyes, but over the course of time, modern Altman markings have diversified to include stripes and geometric shapes located on the foreheads, upper lips and jaws. Facial markings vary in colour by individual, as does hair, eye, and skin colour. Known hair variants are puce, white, blond, green, burgundy, blue, orange, and dark gray. White hair is commonly seen among those of noble blood, such as King Alfor, his wife, Princess Allura, and the Galran-Altean hybrid, Emperor Lotor. Similarly, skin tones also vary. Light skinned individuals comparable to Caucasians from Earth have been known to exist, as well as individuals such as the royal family who appear to have warm tones of nut-brown and teak as their default skin color. Alteans have a lifespan of more than 600 years, with some living to be more than 10,000 year, however, this lifespan is increasing. Alteans' relationship with quintesence may have enabled them to harness the life-force of the universe to increase their longevity. Individuals such as Lotor has achieved his impressive lifespan of 10,000+ years, due to being concieved by Haggar while she was suffering from quintessence poisoning. Her overexposure to quintessence allowed him to inherit 'extra' life-force. Conceivably, ancient Alteans performed the same procedure to increase their lifespan.