From the introduction: To other races, they are known as city-gnolls or man-jackals, but the children of Anubis call themselves the anpur. They are a peculiar race, feared by those who look upon their jackal-like visage and don’t understand their fascination with death. Some of the anpur engage human society, trying to learn and evolve their understandings, while others keep to themselves and perform their sacred duties in solitude.