Dewback



Dewbacks are large, four-legged, omnivorous, cold-blooded reptiles native to the desert wastes of Tatooine.

Biology
While they have a reputation for being solitary animals, wild dewbacks are also known to roam the seemingly endless deserts of Tatooine in single-file packs of two to five, searching for food and moisture during the day. During the hours between First Twilight and dawn, as temperatures drop, dewbacks become sluggish because they are cold-blooded. To remain warm and conserve energy, they huddle together. The dew that accumulated on their backs during the night is both a source of moisture in the morning and the origin of the species's name. Adult Dewbacks stand at 1.3 to 2.1 meters in height and can reach lengths of 2 to 3 meters. Though most are green, Dewbacks with red, brown, gray and most rarely blue scales are known to exist. It is common for these scales to have a mottled or camouflage pattern to them. The special melanin contained within a Dewback's hide, which cuts down on the glare from the twin suns of Tatoo I and Tatoo II, preserves vital fluids and gave it the ability to go days without water and endure the extreme heat. The omnivorous reptiles spend the day digging through sand dunes with their large teeth and sharp talons for grasses, underground tubers, desert sages, scurriers and baby womp rats. Solitary Dewbacks have to make do with chewing the roots of cacti for moisture.

Because of their large size, they often scare off smaller animals if it comes to a direct confrontation. Dewbacks can also fight if they are confronted by a krayt dragon; but the outcome of such a confrontation will most likely end in the top-level predator's favor.

D6 Stats

 * DEXTERITY 3D
 * PERCEPTION 2D
 * STRENGTH 4D
 * Brawling 4D+1
 * Move: 35; 100 km/h (during day), 7; 20 km/h (at night)
 * Size: 1.3-2.1 meters tall at shoulder
 * Orneriness: 3D