Creature:Alta

The Altans are a race of semi-aquatic creatures from the planet "Tor". Members of this species are mainly concerned and employed as diggers and researchers on the asteroid "Kul Genom".

Appearance and Biology
The Altans are tall, thin beings. Compared to Humans, they are weak and somewhat slow when walking. Their bodies are covered by, soft, slick, purple skin that protected their ancestors in harsh, aquatic environments.

They have long, thin fingers that are good for careful examination of things. Their head is connected to the body with a long, thin neck. Their faces are blank, expect for the two black eyes. Due to this fact, they are unable to have any real, discernible, facial expressions.

The Altans have no vocal cords, so they cannot speak any audible language without assistance of an outside machine. They can, however, speak telepathically to anyone who lets them in their mind within a ten-meter radius. They also have a fully developed sign language system.

Society
The Altans are very, very compassionate and kind and they hold a great value for life. Commonly, members of the species are archeologists, studying ores and minerals on their homeworld as well on their asteroid base "Kul Genom".

They are well-known around the Malar Galaxy for their medicine as well. Overall, the Altans are an enthusiastic species, devoted to their cause, which in this case, is helping the UBR.