Gossam

Gossams were a diminutive blue-skinned species native to the planet Castell located in the colonies region of the galaxy. Several Gossams, such as Shu Mai and Amita Fonti, allied themselves with the Confederacy of Independent Systems during the Clone Wars.

Biology and appearance
Gossams were a saurian sentient species hailing from the planet Castell. They were a squat people with wrinkled blue skin and long necks sometimes covered with neck rings. They had three-toed feet

Gossams were known for their unusual hair settings, used to accentuate the difference between the sexes. Females often wore their hair in a rising, upswept tailing to indicate their sexuality. The knobby skin of the Gossam people was intricately patterned, and their elongated necks were often supported by metal rings that further stretched the neck. Like most reptiles, the Gossams reproduced by laying eggs, which the females regarded as a kind of status symbol. The females threw elaborate parties to allow their fellow Gossams to view their eggs, extolling the virtues of the offspring inside without actually having laid eyes on them.

Society and culture
Like most reptiles, Gossam young were hatched from eggs. Gossam mothers watched over the eggs more for the status than for any practical purpose. Because the species was so appearance driven, Gossam families would build nests of elegant warm fabrics and cushions to show off their young before they were even hatched.

Gossams such as Shu Mai were obsessed with status, power, and wealth. She wore jewellery including neck rings, an emblazoned jewel crest, and a rich skirt made of rare uris silk.

Notable Gossams

 * Shu Mai
 * Amita Fonti

Appearances

 * "Heroes on Both Sides"
 * "A Friend in Need"
 * "The Disappeared, Part II"
 * Star Wars: Dark Disciple