From the introduction: The Ti-Kop are an aquatic humanoid race found beneath the sea and along the shores of the World of Conclave, mostly concentrated in the Southern Sea area. Ti-Kop is a transliteration of their name for their species (which translates as The People) from their clicking, popping language. Humans also refer to them as ‘gloppies’ in mimicry (perhaps mockery) of the sound of their speech. There are many varieties of ti-kop and, unlike humans and tlaxu, these varieties are distinct sub-species rather than divisions based on superficial differences.