Protean

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The Proteans (also sometimes called Protreans) were sapients indigenous to Nathas I which was located within the Questal Sector. Their natural states resembled man sized gelatinous blobs made up of protoplasmic clay. Using this protoplasmic form, they would consume food by absorption. A further advantage they gained from their evolution was the ability to change their shape and mold it into other forms. They would even be able to change their coloration allowing them to hide and capture prey.

The species tended to have low intelligence though were quite capable of understanding basic commands. In Protean society it seemed that groups would consist of five to ten individuals. Reproduction was made by two members of the species merging with one another. Once done, they form a stone-like cocoon shaped as a ball and would remain as so for a standard year. At which time the cocoon would crack and the 'parents' would emerge with their child.

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[edit] Behind the scenes

In Greek mythology, Proteus was a shapeshifting sea deity.

[edit] Sources

• The Game Chambers of Questal
• Alien Encounters
• "Shape-shifters" - Star Wars Adventure Journal 12
• The New Essential Guide to Characters