Kishik

The Kishik were a race of decapods who were native to Ksshk.

Appearance
The Kishik stood at 1.8 meters and had tear shaped heads, antennae, mandibles and large eyes. They had four fingered hands that ended in claws, and had chitin in place of skin. In their backs were three extra sets of arms, each one ending with three fingered claws. They were a land based species and were easily able to climb tree and cliffs with the aid of their extra limbs. Their extra arms were longer than thei primary set, being 120cm in length.

Society and culture
The Kishik lived in large mounds made in the same fashion as Killik mounds. Their young were normally born in an egg sack that was connected, the average number of children for a Kishik was twenty. They were slightly mistrusting of outsiders, but not xenophobic. They were the manufacturers of a strong anesthetic, which they sold at high prices. There were few speeders on Kssh, as the Kishik mainly walked to their destinations, although they were the creatures of the Sphero-Speeder. They were not hive-minded.

History
The Kishik reluctantly joined the Republic after they were discovered. The first known Kishik Jedi was Skaeet Ir, who captured and tortured by the Empire shortly after its formation. During the reign of the Empire, Kssh was frequently raided so the Imperials could steal their anesthetics. The majority of the Kishik joined the Alliance to Restore the Alliance, although a few agreed to serve the Empire. They later became members of the New Republic.

Behind the scenes
Loosely based on an alien I saw in an Alien Legion comic, just with three extra arms.