Jarkuzzu

Jarkuzzu by Stone Gargoyle

The Jarkuzzu are a race of humanoids with 3d4 tentacles coming out of their heads instead of hair. They are very much known for coming to the aid of others, and for being scholarly and doing research. Amphibious, they can breathe well in or out of water, and they have webbed hands and feet which aid them in swimming. In addition to the tentacles with which they can attack prey, and their arms and legs, Jarkuzzu have long, barbed tongues which can be used to strike targets and pull them into their mouths for food. Jarkuzzu also have other octopus-like abilities, including natural camouflage and glands which produce ink they can secrete to blind opponents.
Jarkuzzu come in a variety of colors, some being black, gray or brown, with others being shades of red, blue, green, yellow, orange or purple. Both males and females have slender bodies and they are hard to differentiate between until they reach maturity. A strict caste system has evolved based on the number of tentacles one has, with those having more tentacles having a better place in Jarkuzzu society and being considered more capable.

Alignment: Any

Attributes: I.Q. 3d6, M.E. 2d6, M.A. 2d6, P.S. 3d6 with each tentacle having a P.S. equal to 24, P.P. 3d6, P.E. 3d6, P.B. 3d6, Spd 3d6, X2 swimming

S.D.C.: 3d6+4

Natural A.R.: None, must wear armor for protection

Horror Factor: 6

P.P.E.: 4d6

O.C.C.s Available to Jarkuzzu: Any

Natural Abilities: Swim 90%, climb 80%, prowl 59%. Change color and texture to completely blend with surrounding terrain (requires half a melee round for full change); camouflage ability is equal to a prowl of 92%. Has 3d4 tentacles on head which are 10 feet long. Can breathe in air or in water.

Ink Cloud: Jarkuzzu can spray a cloud that covers a 60 foot radius in the water - dissipates in 3d4 minutes (penalty of -9 to strike, parry and dodge to those affected by it).

Attacks Per Melee: Three, plus one per every three tentacles on the head

Damage: A hit from a tentacle arm does 2d6 points of damage per tentacle, crush/squeeze does 2d6 points of damage per melee attack; both are cumulative with multiple tentacles used. May pick up objects with tentacles to use as weapons or throw rocks with them. The barbed tongue can attack at a range of three feet and does 1d6 damage upon a successful strike. Can also use weapons with arms for normal damage.

Bonuses: +3 on initiative, +4 to strike, +6 to parry, +4 to dodge

Magic: By O.C.C. only

Psionics: Standard

Average Life Span: 120-200 years

Value: 100-250 gold for full ink glands

Habitat: Oceans of the world

Languages: Three of choice (+15%)

Enemies: None per se

Allies: None per se

Physical Appearance: Humanoid with 3d4 tentacles coming off of the head, barbed tongue, and webbed hands and feet. Skins in a variety of colors, with natural camouflage ability.

Size: 6-8 feet tall

Weight: 240-360 pounds