The jarhdel are beastly creatures that are able to dwell in a wide range of environments. They stand about 3 feet at the shoulder and are about 6 feet long from head to tail. They have four long, jointed legs with thin clawed toes that allow them to gain purchase on steep rises, icy ledges, or even on slippery rocks. Their heads are broad and covered in an angled plate of bone that allows them to ram their victims, but also protects them from the thrashing of their prey. Their jaws are long and filled with cutting saber-like incisors at the fore and rending teeth at the back. They are wide and bulky and do not run terribly quickly, but their bodies have several bright blue colorations that often confuse less intelligent prey. A thick hide of short horns protects the flanks and back, though their bellies have no protection at all. Their most peculiar feature is undoubtedly the large 'sails' they are able to unfold from their backside. They are able to unfold two, long spiny, sails from their back. These sails consist of a thin membrane of skin connected to boney spikes. They have a short tail, used mainly for balance.