Mulask

Mulasks were a sentient amphibious species native to the ocean world of Mull.

Biology and appearance
Baring a physical resemblance to mollusks, Mulasks were natural amphibians, being able to breathe both underwater and on land. They had a multitude of tentacle-like appendages, which they used for mobility and utility. Most Mulasks hid their lower appendages with long robes, giving the impression of a bipedal stance. This practice, as well as elements of their appearance, was shared by the, leading some biologists to suspect the two species had a genetic relationship of some sort.

Mulasks were a long-lived race, with many members living as much as a hundred years.

Society and culture
A peaceful race, Mulasks rarely traveled off-world. Although they were amphibious and could survive on land, they were more comfortable living in the oceans of their homeworld. The few Mulasks that did venture beyond Mull often found work as diplomats, seeking to broker peace between parties. Some became experts in law, becoming skilled and trustworthy negotiators.

History
The Mulasks were first discovered during the, circa 9519 BBY by Republic explorers. At first, the Mulasks were frightened by the appearance of the humans, believing them to be invaders. However, once the language barrier was broken, the Mulasks realized the explorers meant no harm and agreed to make themselves known to the galaxy. In the coming years, Mull was made a member world of the Galactic Republic and given a seat in the Galactic Senate.

By the time of the Great Sith War, a Mulask by the name of had been elected Supreme Chancellor of the Republic. A staunch supporter of the Jedi Order, Sidrona was a charismatic speaker, which had served him well during his fifty years as Senator of his home planet. In 3996 BBY, Sidrona orated the trial of fallen Jedi, during which the Dark Lord of the Sith intervened and murdered Sidrona before the Republic.

This event shook the Republic, Mull in particular. Horrified by the gruesome method in which Sidrona had been dispatched, the Mulasks declared all of the Republic's member races — humans in particular — as nothing more than brutal savages and retreated from the public eye, cutting off all trade and travel to their planet.

Behind the scenes
The Mulask species was created by DarthVorath and based off of the nameless species of Chancellor Sidrona, depicted in the  comic book series.