Star Wars Universe Roleplaying Game

Nautolan

The Nautolans are an amphibious species from the vibrant ocean world of Glee Anselam, known for their expressive head-tentacles, perceptive abilities, and deeply emotional awareness. Canon and Legends depictions portray them as empathetic, socially intuitive beings who perceive the emotional states of others through subtle shifts in pheromones and environmental cues. This sensory capability makes Nautolans exceptionally skilled in interpersonal communication, diplomacy, and social navigation, both underwater and on land. Their resilience, athleticism, and cultural emphasis on community have helped them thrive across diverse regions of the galaxy.

Glee Anselam’s ecosystems shaped Nautolan evolution through complex coral reefs, deep-sea currents, and aquatic predators. The world’s dense atmosphere and high humidity enabled them to transition comfortably between underwater environments and coastal settlements. Nautolan cities often integrate both land-based and submerged structures, blending architectural beauty with ecological harmony. Their society developed around clan networks, artistic expression, and cooperative values that emphasize balance and emotional honesty.

Nautolans have a long history of interacting peacefully with the Republic, and many joined the Jedi Order across both Canon and Legends. The most widely known Nautolan, Jedi Master Kit Fisto, exemplifies the species’ blend of calm insight, combat capability, and lighthearted charm. His swift, fluid fighting style demonstrates the natural agility that Nautolans possess when drawing upon their aquatic background.

Nautolan emotional perception shapes nearly every part of their culture. Because they constantly sense the moods of others, Nautolan communities value openness, emotional clarity, and harmony. Deception or emotional suppression is considered socially disruptive, making honesty a foundational virtue. This also influences artistic traditions, with music, dance, and ceremonial water rituals emphasizing expression and shared feeling.

While widely perceived as friendly, Nautolans are also capable of fierce resolve. Their physical toughness and ability to operate in extreme environments make them formidable warriors or scouts when necessary. Canon sources show them excelling in roles that require adaptability and sensory awareness. Their resilience in both land-based and aquatic hazards allows them to take on missions that many species cannot survive.

Culturally, Nautolans balance optimism with realism. Their emotional sensitivity helps them read danger early, and their aquatic instincts encourage constant environmental awareness. Families and clans are deeply important, and children are taught early to understand emotional cues and navigate social harmony.

In SWURPG campaigns, Nautolans are natural diplomats, perceptive scouts, agile warriors, or Jedi who combine physical skill with deep emotional insight. Their sensory abilities generate rich story opportunities involving negotiation, mystery-solving, or navigating tense emotional situations.

Home Planet: Glee Anselam
Physical Description: Nautolans are amphibious humanoids with smooth, rubbery skin and large, luminous eyes adapted for underwater visibility. Their distinctive head-tentacles—usually numbering around a dozen—function as powerful sensory organs capable of detecting pheromonal changes, vibrations, and emotional cues. These tendrils give Nautolans a perceptual range far beyond that of typical humanoids, especially in aquatic environments.

Their skin colors range widely, including greens, blues, purples, and mottled variations. Their bodies are athletic and streamlined, optimized for underwater speed and agility. Their hands and feet possess slight webbing that enhances propulsion during swimming while still allowing fine manipulation on land.

Nautolan facial structures are broad and expressive, with large black or multicolored eyes that reflect light in underwater conditions. Because their physiology depends on moisture, Nautolans thrive in humid environments and may suffer discomfort in arid climates without hydration or environmental suits.

Their overall appearance conveys fluidity, sensitivity, and strength—a species perfectly adapted to a life that spans both land and sea.

Average Height: 1.8 meters
Average Weight: 75 kilograms
Age of Adulthood: 15 years

Personality & Customs: Nautolan personalities are shaped by emotional awareness, empathy, and a strong sense of communal harmony. They are highly attuned to the feelings of others and often serve as mediators, counselors, or negotiators. Their instinctive ability to sense emotional tension encourages them to de-escalate conflicts, and they tend to prefer cooperation over confrontation.

Nautolan customs center around water rituals, communal gatherings, and artistic displays such as synchronized swimming, bioluminescent performances, and rhythmic chants. Families and clans prioritize emotional education, teaching children to interpret pheromone cues and express themselves clearly. Honesty is culturally emphasized because deception can create emotional disharmony detectable to everyone present.

Visitors to Nautolan communities are welcomed with warmth, but their hosts expect emotional transparency and respect for communal norms. Nautolans handle conflict through calm dialogue supported by their sensory abilities, but when necessary, they can be fiercely protective of loved ones or vulnerable individuals.

In SWURPG stories, Nautolan customs offer narrative depth for characters who navigate social complexity, mediate disputes, or balance physical prowess with emotional intuition. Their aquatic heritage and empathic perception make them memorable members of any adventuring party.

Languages: Nautila, Basic, often Anselmian

Example Names: Hiskar Dorset, Kit Fisto, Ploss Niklos, Renko Losa, Pin Mako, Setel Yast