Tarasin



The Tarasins were a bipedal, sapient reptilian species indigenous to Cularin.



Physiology
Tarasins were 1.6 to 1.7 meters tall reptilians covered in partially clear scales that allowed the species' color-changing skin below to show through. Tarasins also had a colorful fan of flesh and scales that opened around their heads when they experienced strong emotional distress, which could be a detriment to negotiotions, as it was difficult for a Tarasin to hide discomfort. This color-changing ability was useful for camouflauge, and the scales naturally repelled heat. They also had short tails and short spines that protruded from their forearms which gave the creatures the ability to sense the use of the Force. Tarasins were naturally curious and protective but also slow to anger. What they lacked in sheer physical strength they made up for with a brilliant racial intellect.

Society
Tarasins lived in a tribal system in the jungle underbrush of Cularin, grouping together in clans of a few dozen. The eldest female of each tribe was revered as the "Mother", and regarded as an exemplar of perfection.

The curiosity of Tarasins gave them a desire to learn about the outside world, and many frequently pursued adventure off Cularin. These qualities also made them accepting of the customs and traditions of outsiders.

Tarasins spoke Tarasinese, but were known to communicate by simply changing their skin colors when spoken conversation was impractical, dangerous, or impossible.