The Veltrochni were large, up to three metres tall. They could lift objects the size of a human. Their bodies were adapted to climbing, with powerful limbs, sharp claws and long fingers. Their hands had four digits, while their feet had three. They were covered in brown, scaly skin. Veltrochni had rows of quills down their heads and backs, which would dull and break with age. Their senses of smell and hearing were better than those of humans. Veltrochni had dog-like jaws which retracted to show emotion.