Traits

• A single row or spikes down the back (to add more rows of spikes or add them on the shoulders, legs, etc, use "extra spikes" (uncommon) !
• Spike shape is highly customizable. Sails (i.e Spinosaurus)  also count under common spikes!

Spikes are a very common feature seen in softs and come in many shapes and sizes! They are useful in battle and are left over from the times when territory disputes were still quite common. In peaceful times they can be useful for tying silks, bags or jewelry as well. Some softs however wish they were smooth instead.

• This trait makes a soft completely devoid of spikes (excluding horns)

Being entirely devoid of spikes has its ups and downs. For once you can roll onto your back without issue or carry things without fear of impaling them. On the other hand, there are no hooks to tie things to… 

• This includes spikes on the legs, shoulders, more rows on the back 

Extra spikes developed for offensive purposes back when territory disputes were still common! In recent times they’re still commonly seen on softs, some love their spikes while others are less enthused looking like some pincushion. 

Spikes on the neck, any shape or amount