Most Salkeyra are--in native form--about a meter and a half long, resembling real-life otters but without tails. Many have a short stubby tail, however. They range from a bright red to maroon in color. However, it is possible for a Salkeyr to live as long as necessary, sometimes years, sometimes an entire lifetime, in another form. Redd Bretan, for example, lived as a human for much of his life.