SKATE
Original Animal Characteristics
Description: Skates are benthic (bottom-dwelling) rays belonging to the family Rajidae. There are about 230 species of skates belonging to 14 genera. While they generally appear like rays, they have a slender, flattened tail, two distinct dorsal
fins, and may have a reduced caudal fin. They lack the stinging spine of other rays. Common skates are generally similar in appearance, having distinct, wedge-shaped pectoral wings connected to a triangular head. Other skates may have a
more rounded, or oval appearance with a less-elongated head. Like rays, the mouths are located ventrally with the eyes located dorsally. Coloration varies widely, with generally darker dorsal surfaces and lighter ventral surfaces. Colors include
grey, brown, grey-brown, red-brown, yellow-brown, olive green, green, purple, red-grey, blue and yellow. Spotted patterns and ocelli (eye-like spots) may also be present.
Size Level: Small Skate = SL 2, Medium Skate = SL 11, Large Skate = SL 23
Height: Small Skate = 6 inches to 3 feet (14-91 cm).
Medium Skate = 4-6 feet (122-183 cm).
Large Skate = 7-11 feet (213-342 cm).
Weight: Varies
Build: Medium
Mutant Changes & Costs
Total BIO-E: Small Skate = 75, Medium Skate = 30, Large Skate = 0
Attribute Bonuses: +3 to M.E. and +3 to P.E.
Human Features
Hands: 5 BIO-E for Partial hands at the end of the pectoral fins (applicable even with arms and hands).
10 BIO-E for full hands at the end of the pectoral fins (applicable even with arms and hands).
20 BIO-E for Extra Limbs; a set of fully developed arms and hands.
Biped: None. Pelvic Fins have developed into two legs. 5 BIO-E for Partial or 10 BIO-E for Full.
Speech : 5 BIO-E for Partial or 10 BIO-E for Full.
Looks: None; Wide, flat head, legs, and arms.
10 BIO-E for Partial; A mutant that looks to be half-man, part-bat with an almost shark-like head and face, short legs, wings, and a stout, thick-skinned body with a flattened tail.
20 BIO-E for Full; A human-looking character with very large wings. The nose is generally small, the mouth wide with thin lips, piercing eyes. Hairless, though may have a noticeable tail.
Natural Weapons:
10 BIO-E for 2D8 damage Crushing Teeth
Mutant Animal Powers:
Automatically gets Breathing: Gills and Swimming: Basic
5 BIO-E for Electroreception: Passive
5 BIO-E for Lateral Line
5 BIO-E for Swimming: Master
5 BIO-E for Hold Breath (in the air)
10 BIO-E for Breathing: Lungs
20 BIO-E for Breathing: Dual Breathing
Vestigial Disadvantages:
-5 BIO-E for No Gills
-5 BIO-E for Webbed Hand and Feet
-5 BIO-E for Color Blindness
-10 BIO-E for Total Blindness
-10 BIO-E for Diet: Carnivore
-10 BIO-E for Vestigial Tail
-20 BIO-E for Dehydration: Extreme
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