Shi’ido

Shi’ido

Species: Shi’ido
Home Planet: Lao-mon

Shi’ido
The Shi'ido were a near-Human shapeshifting species from the planet of Lao-mon. Senior Anthropologist Mammon Hoole was one, and he used his abilities to monitor other alien species.

Biology & Appearance:
Little is actually known of the mysterious Shi'ido. Hoole once stated that when scout ships arrived on the planet to take surveys, the Shi'ido populace would take the forms of rocks, trees, or monsters to scare the colonists off.

Shi'ido were a shy yet curious species. They preferred to avoid confrontations with other species, especially on their homeworld. Despite their secretive nature, Shi'ido could not resist the urge to travel the galaxy and study other cultures.

Shi'ido had very long life spans and could live to be 500 years old. Shi'ido were considered adults at 61 years of age. Their ability to change shape (called "skinshifting") improved with age, as well as the ease in which they changed forms. Young Shi'ido could only change the color of their skin and imitate minor Humanoid species, while individuals past the age of a hundred could change into any small to large alien species or creature within their natural boundaries. If a Shi'ido attempted to change into a species beyond their size limit, they could end up stuck in that form for several weeks to a few months. Senior Anthropologist Mammon Hoole claimed to have taken the shape of a Hutt and a Whaladon, both of which may have exceeded the natural Shi'ido limit, so there may be exceptions to this rule. Unlike Clawdites, Shi'ido were not limited to taking the form of only humanoid species and did not feel pain or discomfort when they changed shape.

Also, Shi'ido did not immediately revert back to their true form when they were fatigued or incapacitated as Clawdites did. Shi'ido also had a form of telepathy. They could project false impressions to most other species. This was extremely useful when studying species that identified each other through smell as well as sight, as a Shi'ido could project the feeling that they had the same exact scent as that particular species. Their telepathy required great concentration, and they would lose control of it if they were distracted.

Shi'ido were also able to shift while storing items inside of their body. Force-sensitive Shi'idos were known to hold multiple lightsaber hilts within their body. Other items, such as pistols, spice, or com-links could also be stored.

Attribute Dice: 12D
DEXTERITY 2D/3D+2
KNOWLEDGE 2D/4D
MECHANICAL 1D/3D+1
PERCEPTION 2D/4D+2
STRENGTH 3D/4D+1
TECHNICAL 3D/4D

Special Skills:
Shape-Shifting (A): Time to use: One round or longer. This skill is considered advanced (A) for advancement purposes. Shape shifting allows a Shi’ido to adopt a new humanoid form. The Shi’ido cannot appear shorter than 1.3 meters or taller than 2.1 meters. Adopting a new but somewhat smaller form is a Moderate task. Assuming a form much taller or smaller or a body shape considerably different from the Shi’ido is a Difficult or Very Difficult task.

Mind-Disguise: Time to use: One round or longer. This skill is used to shroud the mind of those perceiving the Shi’ido, thereby concealing its appearance. Each person targeted by the skill counts as an action. A character may resist this attempt with Perception or sense.

Special Abilities:
Mind-Disguise: Shi’ido uses this ability to complete their disguise, projecting their image into the minds of others. This can be resisted by opposed Perception or sense rolls, but only those who actively suspect and resist. The mind disguise does not affect cameras or droids.

Shape-Shifting: Shi’ido can change their shape to other humanoid forms. Skin color and surface features do not change.

Story Factors:
Reputation: Those who have heard of Shi’ido know them as thieves, spies, or criminals.

Move: 8/12
Size: 1.3-2.1 meters tall
Source: Wookieepedia (For the Shi’ido Description)