Humans

Humans (Homo sapiens) are a species of intelligent bipedal mammals occupying the planet Earth in the Solar system.  They are often the protagonists of Lovecraft's work and are exposed to unknown (usually alien or eldritch) beings. They react in horror and morbid curiosity upon facing their discoveries, mirroring Lovecraft's own fear of the unknown and his reactions to the world outside. They are a cornerstone of his work and the key to understanding his writing.