Shadowskin Talphi

Most talphis spend the better part of their lives, especially their formative years, in the darkness of tunnels deep below the ground. Some of these pups form a deep connection to the darkness itself, rather than the resonance of stone or the constant spinning of the planet's core. Even without glowing markers, they're at home in the shadows, trusting their noses to help them navigate the dark and to keep them safe. They often have darker fur coats than other talphis and sometimes use matte, non-glowing pigments to paint patterns upon their fur and clothing to stay concealed.

You've long felt at home in the dark, and you've adapted to use this tendency to your advantage. You gain darkvision, allowing you to see in darkness and dim light just as well as you can in bright light. However, in darkness, you see in black and white only.