Shi'ido
Species Data
Attribute Dice: 12D (+6D for PC)
DEXTERITY: 2D/3D+2
PERCEPTION: 2D/4D+2
STRENGTH: 3D/4D+1
KNOWLEDGE: 2D/4D
MECHANICAL: 1D/3D+1
TECHNICAL: 3D/4D
Size: 1.3 - 2.1 meters
Move: 8/12
Homeworld: Lao-mon
Description:
"My people are most commonly thought of as spies and assassins, able to disguise themselves and blend in
with any group of sentients."
-Mammon Hoole
The Shi'ido were near-Human shapeshifting species from the planet of Lao-mon. Senior Anthropologist Mammon Hoole was one, and
he used his abilities to monitor other alien species.
Biology and Appearance:
Little is actually known of the mysterious Shi'ido. Hoole once stated that when scout ships arrived on the planet to take
surveys, the Shi'ido populace would take the forms of rocks, trees, or monsters to scare the colonists off. It is still unknown
if the Shi'ido ever came out from their isolation.
During the Clone Wars, Separatist Senator Po Nudo's aide was secretly a Shi'ido in disguise.
Shi'ido were a shy yet curious species. They preferred to avoid confrontations with other species, especially on their homeworld.
Despite their secretive nature, Shi'ido could not resist the urge to travel the galaxy and study other cultures.
Shi'ido had very long life spans and could live up to 500 years old. Shi'ido were considered adults at 61 years of age. Their
ability to change shape (called "skinshifting") improved with age, as well as the ease in which they changed forms. Young Shi'ido
could only change the color of their skin and imitate minor Humanoid species, while individuals past the age of a hundred could
change into any small to large alien species or creature within their natural boundaries and were even capable of changing any
clothing they wore. If a Shi'ido attempted to change into a species beyond their size limit, they could end up stuck in that form
for several weeks to a few months. Senior Anthropologist Mammon Hoole claimed to have taken the shape of a Hutt and a Whaladon,
both of which may have exceeded the natural Shi'ido limit, so there may be exceptions to this rule. Unlike Clawdites, Shi'ido
were not limited to taking the form of only humanoid species and did not feel pain or discomfort when they changed shape.
Also, Shi'ido did not immediately revert back to their true form when they were stunned, fatigued, exhausted, unconscious,
dying, or dead, as Clawdites did. Shi'ido also had a form of telepathy. They could project false impressions to most other
species. This was extremely useful when studying species that identified each other through smell as well as sight, as a Shi'ido
could project the feeling that they had the same exact scent as that particular species. Their telepathy required great
concentration, and they would lose control of it if they were distracted.
Shi'ido were also able to shift while storing items inside of their body. Force-sensitive Shi'idos were known to hold multiple
lightsaber hilts within their body. Other items, such as pistols, drugs, or com-links could also be stored.
Special Abilities:
(A)Shape-Shifting: Time to use: One round or longer. This skill is considered advanced (A)
for advancement purposes. Shapeshifting allows a Shi段do to adopt a new humanoid form. The Shi段do cannot appear shorter than
1.3 meters or taller than 2.1 meters. Adopting a new but somewhat smaller form is a Moderate task. Assuming a form much taller
or smaller, or a body shape considerably different from the Shi段do is a Difficult or Very Difficult task.
Mind-Disguise: Time to use: One round or longer. This skill is used to shroud the mind of
those perceiving the Shi段do, thereby concealing its appearance. Each person targeted by the skill counts as an action. A
character may resist this attempt with Perception or sense.
Special Skills:
Mind-Disguise: Shi段do use this ability to complete their disguise, projecting their image
into the minds of others. This can be resisted by opposed Perception or sense rolls, but only those who actively suspect and
resist. The minddisguise does not affect cameras or droids.
Shape-Shifting: Shi段do can change their shape to other humanoid forms. Skin color and surface features do not change.
Story Factors:
Reputation: Those who have heard of Shi段do know them as thieves, spies, or criminals.
