Batarian

The batarians are humanoid species native to the planet of Khar'shan in the Harsa system.
== Biology and appearance ==
Batarians have a typical adult height of 1.7-1.8 meters (5' 7"-5' 11"), and have four fingers and an opposable thumb on each hand, each tipped with hardened keratin nails. Their most distinctive physical feature is their four eyes, an uncommon trait among humanoid species'. One pair is set wide in prominent bony sockets protruding from the corners of their face. The second set of eyes is smaller and closer together, set higher on the face, just beneath the middle of the forehead. The eyes are uniformly dark orbs, with no discernible irises or pupils.
Batarian faces are covered with short, fine hairs that grow longer and thicker around the mouth. A flat stripe of ridged cartilage runs along the tops of their skulls and down the backs of their necks. They have ears pointy at the upper end, though on occasion along the edges as well. The part of their faces commonly associated with the nose among most humanoids is instead an inverted flat triangle symmetrically ridged vertically. Batarians' mouths are filled with dozens of sharp, needle-like teeth and they typically have deep, guttural voices.
Batarians exhibit a wide range of skin tones and colors. General batarian complexions include reddish-brown, greenish, yellow-greenish to yellow-brownish, light brown, and teal. Some batarians possess striped colorations on their heads. Observed patterns include multiple chin stripes, a single strip running from the lower lip, or a thin dagger of color above the nose. These patterns are usually colored blue, black, or red, while the nose pattern is invariably red. At least some have been observed to have a black and yellow striped pigmentation at the temples with light green facial ridges.
Batarian blood has been observed to be red.
== History ==