Grunnin


These creatures are often found in the possession of spacers, despite the fact that they aren't nearly as sociable or entertaining as many other species. The reason that they make such popular pets is that they can get all the energy they need from photosynthesis, and the only waste-products that they produce are water and oxygen. Another factor that makes them popular is that when in their rest state they appear to be nothing more than some sort of ornamental plant, allowing them to act as watch creatures of great effectiveness.

In form, the Grunnin have two states. In their active state, they appear as a four legged creature, around a meter long, with a series of protrusions along their backs, and a blunt, eyeless head. The legs of this form are tipped with long, slightly curved claws that are capable of causing massive wounds. The second state they exhibit is their rest state, where the legs are drawn in, and a large number of leaves and tendrils rise out of the protrusions on their backs. The Grunnin are a pale green in color, which turns to a dull brown or brilliant yellow when they are ill.

The Grunnin reproduce through the action of a pollinating avian species that carries pollen produced by male grunnin to the flowers of the female. Grunnin will only flower in open areas, where the ambient conditions match those of their homeworld. The females can autofertilize their flowers if there are no Ytut (the avian pollinators) in the area, but then their fruits will develop into only females. Grunnin do form attachments to humans, but they are nowhere near as close as those formed by animals that rely on their masters for food.
Dexterity: 1D+2
Brawling parry 4D+1
Perception: 3D+2
Search 3D+1, Sneak 4D, Hide 6D (see below)
Strength: 2D
Brawling 5D

Move: 8
Average Size: 1 meter long, 10 cm. at shoulder.

Special Abilities:

Natural Weapons. Claws: STR+2D+2.
All around vision: Their entire bodies are photoreceptive, allowing them to see with any part of their bodies.
Hiding: When the appearance of a strange plant will go unnoticed, their hide ability is raised to 14D.

Weaknesses:

Cold: Temperatures below 0ø Centigrade will force them into hibernation. Their bodies will become brown and stiff, and they will not thaw out for at least a week.
Fire: Grunnin are flammable.
Deaf: Grunnin are functionally deaf.
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