Tourmalines (Pikaian Strange)

Tourmalines are a type of Gem.

Appearance
Tourmalines are humanoid canines in shape, and they come in most colors. Most Tourmalines wear a dress with a Diamond insignia coresponding to which Diamond they serve.

Abilities
Tourmalines posess standard Gem abilities. They can also project holograms from their gemstones.

Role in Gem Society
Tourmalines play a substantial role in Gem society, and are high up enough on the caste system to own Pearls, bodyguards (usually Rubies), and spires. They are the thinkers of Gemkind, and their color dictates what subject they will ponder about.

Trivia

 * The canine appearance of the Tourmalines is due to Ian's Gemsona being one, and Ian being more into drawing anthros than humans at the time he designed Lime Tourmaline.
 * Blue Diamond has authority over most colors of Tourmalines.