The Selkath are amphibious beings native to the planet Manaan. During the era of the Knights of the Old Republic, Manaan is one of the most important planets in the galaxy. As the sole source of kolto (a naturally occurring healing agent much more effective than bacta). Manaan is able to retain its neutrality by supplying all sides of a conflict with this vital substance. The Selkath leaders might favor one side over another if it is in the longterm interests of the planet. However, Selkath closely guard their neutrality, lest they fall prey to powerful corporations or oppressive invaders.
Few Selkath travel offworld, preferring the habitat of their homeworld. They have never joined the Republic or any other Galactic organization, so most have little reason to leave. They enjoy the technology and wealth produced by the sale of kolto. All contact with offworlders occurs in Ahto; the Selkath live in underwater cities and settlements scattered around the planet. As amphibious creatures, they are equally at home in either locale. However, those areas closer to Ahto are home to more sophisticated and technologically advanced Selkath settlements. Historically, Selkath settlements were divided by clan affiliation. However, these affiliations have become less pronounced due to the importance of kolto production.
Common Characteristics
Personality: Selkath prefer negotiation and diplomacy to direct, possibly rash actions, especially where influential governments are concerned. They are not pacifists so much as pragmatists, being less reserved when dealing with other Selkath.
Physical Description: Selkath are amphibious humanoids, with large eyes on each side of their wide, flat heads. They have concealed gill slits that work equally well in air or water. They have natural poisoned retractable claws, but it is socially unacceptable (and illegal on Manaan) to use them aganst an opponent. Nevertheless, highly enraged Selkath occasionally disregard this restriction. See Selkath Growth Stages table below.
Homeworld: Manaan is a temperate ocean world in the Mid Rim.
Languages: Selkath speak their own language, also called Selkath.
Example Names: Qual, Shasa, Shaelas, Shelkar
Adventurers: Selkath adventurers are normally scouts or nobles. Few Selkath are known to have joined the Jedi Order, though some are Force sensitive.
| Selkath Growth Stages | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child | Young Adult | Adult | Middle Age | Old | Venerable |
| 10 Years | 11−15 Years | 16−54 Years | 55−84 Years | 85−99 Years | 100+ Years |
Species Traits
Selkath share the following species traits:
Ability Modifiers: +2 Charisma.
Medium Size: Medium creatures have no special bonuses or penalties due to their size.
Speed: Selkath base speed is 6 squares. They also have a swim speed of 4 squares.
Breathe Underwater: As amphibious creatures, Selkath cannot drown in water.
Expert Swimmer: A Selkath can choose to reroll any Swim check, but the result of the reroll must be accepted even if it is worse. In addition, Selkath can choose to take 10 on swim checks even when distracted or threatened.
Able Healer: Whenever a Selkath restores hit points to another character by any means, or aids another who is doing so, the target regains an additional 5 hit points. Additionally, once per encounter as a swift action the Selkath can grant an adjacent ally bonus hit points equal to 10 + the Selkath’s level, which last until the end of the encounter.
Automatic Languages: