Grasshoppers were medium-sized insects commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and fields. They measured between one and three inches in length and had strong hind legs that allowed them to leap great distances. Their bodies were covered in tough exoskeletons, often green or brown, which helped them blend into the vegetation. Grasshoppers fed on leaves and stems, chewing plant matter with their strong mandibles.
They were typically solitary but sometimes gathered in loose groups, especially in areas with abundant food. Their life cycle included egg, nymph, and adult stages, with nymphs resembling miniature adults that gradually developed wings. Grasshoppers played a vital role in their ecosystems, serving as prey for birds, reptiles, and small mammals, while their feeding helped shape plant communities and maintain balance in grasslands; however, their subvariety Locusts destroyed this balance at a whim, causing them to be feared by Mortalkind farmers.