Xeno Codex (3.5e Sourcebook)/Travelers of the Fates/Kisalli

Kisalli Anatomy
Kisalli can be from 1'6"- 3' tall, and are of slight build, weighting from 4-28lbs. Females are bigger than males. Kisalli are light purple in colour, with brownish orange eyes, and two thirds their body weight is their head. But the most remarkable feature of kisalli is their turquoise coloured tentacles on their heads – which are in constant motion. Four of the tentacles can be used as hands, and are sucker-less (great for reloading, each arm can make a move). The elongated tentacles can be anywhere on the head, the three varieties are the: Gorgtacles (head), Chintacles (chin), and Rhitacles (nose).

Kisalli bodies are non-existent, instead there are four large purple tentacles that extend from the base and back of the head – these are much larger than the elongated tentacles. The large tentacles are quite stiff (cannot grasp anything physically), and secrete an orange bile that allows them to stick much like a snail. The rear pair are from 1' to 2' long, while the large tentacles coming from the base of the skull are about 2" shorter.

Due to the xenophobia so common in most worlds, the kisalli have developed a manner to make themselves look more humanoid. The Kisalli may retract their set of rear large, a pair of elongated tentacles, for a number of minutes per day equal to their wisdom modifier. This does not change their skin color, smaller tentacles, and they are still beings made up of tentacles (nothing the right clothing and make-up cannot hide). Kisalli generally find this far beneath their dignity, and do this only when necessary.

Noting that they have no bodies, most organs can be found in their heads. The two exceptions being: they have four different single chamber hearts in each elongated tentacle (each self supportive); and their GI tract is housed in their large tentacles, the end result being the secreted bile.

Kisalli Houses
chintacle

medusa

Kisalli Paragon Prestige Class
Onni

Relations and History of Kisalli
Kisalli are particularly widespread as a species - found in all types of lands. But are usually sparse. Being thus, they are highly adapted to mingling with other races; and are thought of as fun-loving small sages. A stereotype kisalli enjoy, due to their vulnerabilities. They exploit underestimation.

Kisalli are one of the original three societies that made Nyota Mji. Still maintaining their pivotal role in the Nyota Mji culture today.