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Patrenchilsatl

Diet: Unknown (assumed Omnivore)
Danger Level: Unknown
Social Ability: Unknown
Culture: Unknown
Galactic Class: Trader
Information: Like the file suggests, there is not a lot known about this creature. Heck, I’ve never even come across it myself! But I have heard stories.

See, they often travel in groups of threes. The central figure will often do the talking for the other two, and they only appear to other races when it is of the most benefit to them. In other words, if they can gain something from meeting your race, they will show up. No doubt about that, and you’d be a fool to bet against it.

They often come baring gifts that will advance a culture several centuries ahead of where they currently are, both technologically and spiritually. Their intent is purely economic, but they only visit once and offer huge lump sums instead of a long-term trade agreement. On the face value, the trade seems like a net loss for them, as they often ask for things that are obsolete. However, observers of this race have noticed that the obsolete items they ask for are key components to their next big technological advancements that they trade to another race.

They never visit the same race twice.

The mystery behind their true intent as well as their culture as a whole has led several political powers to be, well, afraid of them. Even the most violent of warrior races fear these guys who have been often described as The Walking Death Bell by some translations.

They are also a secretive bunch. Those that have tried to observe their behavior often end up missing. Some believe that they end up being assimilated into the culture and sent off to continue their mysterious mission.

Spooky bunch, huh?