A Caribeld is a chimeric creature, either having been grown in a lab or produced naturally. Their primary genetic markers were taken from hyenas, several species of hawk, and a dash of draconic DNA to act as the metaphorical glue. The first viable Caribeld was Ignaelesce S01P, who had been created through illegal genetic experimentation and freed during a raid on the facility, by a local group of radical environmentalists. Observation post-raid proved that she was sentient, and local governing bodies deemed that, as a sentient creature, she had the same rights as any other non-human at a similar level of intelligence.
Iggy, as she preferred to be called, proved fertile against all odds, and, as it became apparent that she was not to be a one-and-done deal, a few scientists interested in her makeup requested a sample of her genetic material- a simple, inoffensive cheek swab. Iggy complied, as she saw no harm in doing so, and after seeking approval through proper channels, the scientists took to the lab to create a few more in the hopes of solving the riddle that is Iggy. A few months later, the second generation of lab-born Caribelds were ready to be reared. That was nearly a decade back, and since then, caribelds have become a slightly more common sight on the streets (and in the few remaining wild places outside city borders).
Iggy, as she preferred to be called, proved fertile against all odds, and, as it became apparent that she was not to be a one-and-done deal, a few scientists interested in her makeup requested a sample of her genetic material- a simple, inoffensive cheek swab. Iggy complied, as she saw no harm in doing so, and after seeking approval through proper channels, the scientists took to the lab to create a few more in the hopes of solving the riddle that is Iggy. A few months later, the second generation of lab-born Caribelds were ready to be reared. That was nearly a decade back, and since then, caribelds have become a slightly more common sight on the streets (and in the few remaining wild places outside city borders).