 Which words best describe the mob of creatures?
They were something more—and something less—they were, in short, humanity's hopes for survival! They looked like overgrown fireballs, but seemed to have an almost sentient curiosity about anything moving on the ground. Now the three were streaking at fantastic speed to a spot near the ship, to hover excitedly above something that moved there. The creatures dived downward into lower ground, beginning to disappear into the mists. Then it cleared to show the mob of creatures doubling back on their own trail to confuse the pursuers. Gwayne jolted forward against the windshield, just as he made out the form of the eight-foot leader. "I want that thing to live—and you're detailed to save it and revive it. "Troglodytes, maybe," Gwayne guessed.
 ugly, hairy, and clever
 ugly, hairy, and clever  monstrous, large, and foolish  slow, strong, and mean  tall, thick, and caring