Nupatikites
Known as the merchants of the galaxy, the Nupatikites, are a friendly species and extremely savvy about selling items and trade values.
Home System: Nupatik System
Homeworld: Nupatik
First Contact: No information available
Appearance
Squat reptilian humanoids
Thick limbs
Adapted to high gravity
Biology & Physiology
Self‑fertilizing hermaphrodites
Cold‑adapted metabolism
Strong musculature due to high gravity
Culture
Merchant‑oriented
Pragmatic and cautious
Formerly servants of an extinct species
Government
Redistributive Meritocracy. Those who conduct themselves honestly and earn a lot are made Grand Merchants, who form a sort of noble council. In exachange for power, Grand Merchants are required to give half their annual earnings to the lower classes for basic resources (food, clothing, shelter)
Significance
Major interstellar merchants
Known for reliability and trade networks
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