Noble race of desert dwelling humanoids with jackal heads

Anubians are a noble race of desert dwelling humanoids with heads which resemble jackals. They are usually very distrustful of outsiders, but not normally hostile. They will, however, defend the scarce resources found within desert oasis refuges or lush river valleys. An anubian speaks its own language and writes using a complex system of hieroglyphs; few speak Common.

An anubian's swirling sand comes together to form a snarling, canine-faced humanoid whose eyes shine with an eerie, blue glow.

Anubians are elementals summoned to guard tombs or protect treasures.

Piles of Dust. An anubian at rest resembles a pile of sand or dust, often strewn about an already dusty location. When active, it rises up to form a muscular humanoid with the head of a jackal. A destroyed anubian collapses into an inert pile of sand.

Death to the Unarmored. In combat, anubians prefer to fight unarmored foes rather than creatures wearing armor. They associate unarmored creatures with spellcasters, and their latent resentment over centuries of being summoned as servants drives them to attack such figures when they aren't shackled by magical bondage.

Sandstorm Tag Teams. Anubians fight effectively as teams, using their haboob attacks to corner and isolate the most vulnerable targets.