Multopos
Species: Multopos
Home Planet: Baralou
Multopos
The Multopos were sentient beings indigenous to the planet Baralou. The Multopos are tall, muscular amphibians that populate the islands of tropical Baralou. They have a thick, moist skin (mottled gray to light blue in color), with a short, but very wide torso. They have muscular legs and thin, long arms. Trailing from the forearms and legs are thick membranes that aid in swimming. Each limb has three digits.
The most important function of the tribe is to raise more Multopos. Because of their amphibious nature, Multopos can only mate in water, and their eggs must be kept in water for the entire development period. The water-dwelling Krikthasi steal eggs for food.
The Multopos have had many positive dealings with offworlders and are peaceful in new encounters unless attacked first. They approach curious visitors and attempt to speak with them in a pidgin version of Basic.
The Multopos have quickly adapted to the galaxy's technology. About the only off-world goods Multopos care for are advanced weapons, such as blasters. While generally not a warring people, they understand the need for a good defense. The traders were more than happy to trade blasters for precious gemstones. Some Multopos tribes with blasters have actively begun hunting down Krikthasi beneath the sea.
Biology & Appearance:
Their diet consisted of small herbivores and plants.
Society & Culture:
The Multopos were constantly engaged in a vicious war with the Krikthasi, another sentient species native to Baralou.
Attribute Dice: 12D
DEXTERITY 2D/4D+1
KNOWLEDGE 1D/4D
MECHANICAL 0D/3D
PERCEPTION 2D/4D
STRENGTH 1D/4D
TECHNICAL 0D/1D+2
Special Abilities:
Aquatic: Multopos can breathe both air and water and can withstand the extreme pressures found in ocean depths.
Dehydration: Any Multopos out of water for over one day must make a Moderate stamina check or suffer dehydration damage equal to 1D for each day spent away from water.
Membranes: Multopos have thick membranes attached to their arms and legs, giving them a +1D to swimming.
Webbed Hands: Due to their webbed hands, Multopos suffer a -1D penalty using any object designed for the human hand.
Move: 7 / 9 (walking), 11 / 14 (swimming)
Size: 1.6-2.0 meters tall
Source: Alien Encounters p.97-98 & Wookieepedia (For the Multopos Description)