Nautolan



The Nautolans, sometimes referred to as the Nautiloids, are an amphibious humanoid species from the planet Glee Anselm. Although they have established settlements across their aquatic homeworld, most Nautolan civilization is found in the Sabilon region.

Biology and Appearance
Nautolans possess physiology common to amphibious species, including low light vision and excellent swimming skills. They stand an average of 1.8 meters, have smooth green, blue, or brown skin, and large black or dark maroon eyes with lids that are seldom used. They are capable of breathing underwater; however, unlike other water-based species, Nautolans do not experience difficulties out of water.

Nautolans possess exceptional olfactory and pheromone sensing skills, enhanced by head-tresses. These tendrils are used to detect the emotional state of another being, but are most effective underwater. Within Nautolan culture, the ability to sense pheromone changes is an essential part of the communication process. All Nautolans have fourteen sensory tentacles and multiple hearts, which are capable of beating separately.

Like their sense of smell, Nautolan language is also maximized for use underwater and not fully pronounceable in a gaseous atmosphere. Because of the loss in linguistic detail, most Nautolans choose to speak Anselminan or Galactic Basic when traveling off-world. In addition, Nautolans use other communicative cues when submerged, such as reading the swirls in other Nautolans' large eyes.

Society and Culture
Little is known about Nautolan culture, as few Nautolans leave Glee Anselm, but their music is occasionally found amongst savvy music collectors. Nautolan music is composed of sustained notes held in irregular patterns with occasional pauses. These pauses are considered the most important part of the music to the Nautolans, causing non-Nautolan listeners to misunderstand their artistic intent.

Stats & Skills

 * Attribute Dice: 11D
 * DEXTERITY: 1D+1/4D
 * KNOWLEDGE: 1D/3D+2
 * MECHANICAL: 1D/3D+2
 * PERCEPTION: 1D/4D
 * STRENGTH: 2D/4D+1
 * TECHNICAL: 1D/3D+1
 * Move: 10/12 (swimming & walking)

Special Abilities:

Good Swimmers: Nautolans, being amphibious, gain a permanent +1D bonus to all Swimming skill rolls.

Low-light Vision: A Nautolan can see twice as far as a normal human in poor lighting conditions.Pheromone

Detection: Nautolans possess tendrils which act as their major sensory organs, and they barely function outside of water. The tendrils are so sensitive that they can sense odors and pheromones, which can allow an observant Nautolan some idea of a target's emotional state. Because of this, Nautolans gain a +1D bonus to all skills rolls involving interpersonal relations (ie, Bargain, Command, Con, Intimidation, Investigation, or Persuasion) when in water. When outside of water, this bonus is reduced to a mere +1 pip.

Story Factors
Language: The Nautolan language is only fully pronounceable when the speaker is under water.