Kalossian

The Kalossians are a race of semi-aquatic mammalians native to the planet Kalossia in Mutter's Spiral. They are known primarily for their unusual psychological structure.

Appearance
Of all species, Kalossians are most similar to the otters of Earth. Their bodies are long and sleek, covered in soft purple fur. Kalossian eyes are quite large, and are often compared to gemstones.

An adult individual measures one meter high when on all fours, but is almost two and a half meters when standing on its hindlegs.

Diet
Kalossians, being descended from aquatic predators, feed primarily on fish, mollusks, and crustaceans. Traditionally meals are not cooked, but some individuals enjoy the exotic feel of human foods.

Psychology
One of the more unusual aspects of the Kalossian race is the unconventional mindset the species holds. Kalossians are capable of attuning their minds to focus on a single task or motivation at a time, increasing their effectiveness in this regard. Different attunations (referred to as "Minds") can be accessed by a moment of brief meditation.

A partial list of known Kalossian Minds can be seen below:
 * Child Mind is seen as the default Mind. Kalossians in this Mind find their inhibitions lowered, their reactions dulled, and their senses of wonder and curiosity heightened. Kalossian children use this Mind almost exclusively.
 * Battle Mind is a more vicious Mind than the others, and is the only one which effects the anatomy of the being. When entering Battle Mind, a Kalossian produces greater levels of aggression hormones, easily entering a rageful state. While it is believed that the Kalossian's ethics remain unaffected by the shift into Battle Mind, Kalossians who spend great periods of time in the Mind have been observed to behave more ruthlessly than those who only seldom use the mind.
 * Nurture Mind is a more loving, caring Mind. Nurture Mind opens up greater emotional range in a Kalossian, allowing individuals to feel greater levels of compassion for those around them. Parents, mates, and teachers often make use of this Mind.
 * Think Mind increases the IQ level of the individual, sharpening the wit and making realizations easier to come to. An innate intuition of basic mathmatics, mnemonics, and observation are all radically heightened.
 * Spirit Mind is a Mind of which little is known. It is generally used for prayer and worship, and seems to instill a paralyzing dread of blasphemy. Despite the general lack of usefulness accompanying the Mind, most Kalossians agree that it is important to set aside time to spend in Spirit Mind.