Kaymu people

The Kaymu are a large ethnic group located within and around the Kaymu territories within the Kahaipe continent. Kaymu peoples are Huayalo's 2nd largest ethnic population in terms of total population percentage. Notable people who are ethnically Kaymu include Sunai, Aysai, and Yoymu.

Origins
Approximately 120,000 years before present, a large migration involving modern humans from the Denke continent occurred when the planet was at a frigid ice age. A large ice bridge, along with small chains of lands under it due to lower sea levels, connected the Konon Penninsula and the southside of the Kahaipe continent. Over time, more and more of these migrants skipped over the deserted areas of the Ver'nandic region and settled within the Kaymu territories and in the Kaymu greenways.

After many millennia of generations, around the negative 5500th year, the Shoyye' culture prevailed over most of the eastern Kaymu territories. These peoples, closely genetically linked to the Kaymu, spoke the Shoyye' language which was probably a derivative of the proto-Kaymu language. The Kaymu language, specifically the General Kaymu Dialect, is one of Huayalo's three most spoken languages along with the General Ver'nandian Dialect and Donh' language.

Overview
Kaymu often find excess sustenance in the coasts of the Voltke Ocean. Sea mammals, mostly seals and walruses, are often hunted for their rich fat and tender meat; their bones are often carved into eating utensils, structural reinforcements, and other tools, mostly for hunting. Many variants of fish are commonly hunted as well. The ones living in the interior have a larger intake of dairy, land mammals, and grains.

The Kaymu maintain their traditional ways of interaction, which often involves consistent cheerfulness and a carefree life towards those in and out of society. They are rumored to be some of the most hospitable people on the planet. Societally, gender roles and hierarchical class differences do exist among the Kaymu; however, due to the general carefree attitude and Kaymu philosophy, these differences are often minimized.

Physical Characteristics
The Kaymu are on average taller and and have a larger frame than Ver'nandians. Most Kaymu have similar physical characteristics including grey eyes, light blonde hair, and pale white skin under normal arctic conditions. Under intensive, long summers with extensive sunlight, the Kaymu have an adaptation resulting in their skin turning dark brown similar to that of the Donh'. No other ethnicity so far has this adaptation.