Yes indeed, and then some! Molt seasons would be nice- we could also have cow-equivalents shedding their skins like snakes.

Part of this of course is a result of the Lifemakers having to deal with various resource issues; it was far harder to get any number substances historical cultures took for granted, and so they went with what they had.

I'm also hoping to start with people having an "Oo, they were so COOL!" reaction to the Lifemakers, and then having to eventually revise that opinion.