Echlion

The Echlion are a batanoid species known for their criminal inclinations and general bad attitude. Although not all of the species are criminal in nature, the vast majority prefer to propagate the stereotype in truth. As such it is near impossible to find a criminal outfit in any sector the galaxy that does not contain a few Echlion. As a result the few non-criminal settlements tend to keep to themselves and not advertise themselves to others to avoid conflict.

Basic Information

Anatomy

The Echlion have spindly, furred bodies with winged arms. Their torsos are quite bulky in comparison to the rest of their body. Their arms are winged and sticky with three clawed fingers on the end.

Ecology and Habitats

They are a nomadic space faring society after being ousted from their home planet generations ago.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Their facial structure is extremely bat-like, with large, pointed ears, a mouth of serrated teeth and an upturned snout nose. They have minimal to no fur on their faces especially around their eyes which are large and somewhat bulbous.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

They have keen hearing and echolocation. Their eyesight in within normal boundaries so they rarely use the echolocation unless they live in an Echlion only colony.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

They typically have short, one or two syllable names ending in 'ax' for example, Rax, Haxx, Elenax. Their surnames are all in the original dialect of the Echlion and are there distinguishable from high pitched shrieks to any other species.

History

Originally the Echlion lived on their home planet Coora. This changed when the Exoi, another sentient species inhabiting the planet, rose from their watery ecosystem with intent to claim the land of the planet also. The Echlion were no match for the advanced species and could do nothing to defend their treetop and cave dwelling homes. As their homes were destroyed, the species fled off world and became the nomadic culture we know today.  They realised the only way they could survive with such a culture was with a vast profit income and turned to criminal activities as a result. This evolved to the current generations where it is assumed that every Echlion in criminally inclined in someway and each Echlion youngling is assumed to join whatever racket their family is included in. These younglings see it not as crime but merely as their way of life.

Lifespan

40 years

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Their fur colour ranges from brown to black and occasionally tan.