Dianoga



Dianoga are large cephalopods capable of growing up to ten meters in length - though most specimens grew to approximately five or six meters. They have a single eyestalk protruding from their mollusk-like bodies, and seven suckered tentacles surrounding a fanged maw.

Biology
Dianoga originated on the planet Vodran —discovered by the Hutts prior to the formation of the Galactic Republic— where the creatures evolved a form of natural camouflage to avoid the planet's large predators. Their bodies become transparent when unfed, and, conversely, are known to change to reflect the color of the food they have eaten. This is achieved by diverting small portions of digested food into a series of ducts underneath the creature's skin, which would appear to affect the color of the Dianoga's flesh.

Over many millennia, Dianoga migrated from Vodran by stowing away aboard garbage ships in their microscopic larval forms, and are still commonly found in trash compactors, garbage pits and sewers across the galaxy, living off of any present organic matter. They are primarily scavengers and only pose a threat to living creatures when starving or threatened. Because of their penchant for living in and feeding on organic waste, Dianoga were sometimes referred to as garbage squids, sewage squids, or trash monsters.

D6 Stats

 * DEXTERITY 2D
 * PERCEPTION 3D+1
 * STRENGTH 6D
 * Special abilities:
 * Colour: Can change color to match surroundings (+4D to sneak.)
 * Tentacles: Target must make opposed Strength roll to escape and not be dragged along.
 * Move: 3