Pasuoli

Pasuoli is a planet in the Commonwealth of Systems. It is the seat of the Paesii sector. Pasuoli is governed by a council of the Five Families, an ancient oligarchy that has ruled since the industrial age.

Appearance
Pasuolians are lizard-like creatures with smooth scales ranging from blues to greens to pale yellows. Red hues exist in rare cases, usually in the upper echelons of society due to a long tradition of holding them in high regard due to their rarity and perceived superiority. Richer Pasuolians will have their scales polished to a pristine shine, while most prefer a somewhat more subdued shine. They are usually quite tall and lanky, with four opposable fingers on each hand and two-clawed feet. They can sometimes sprout thin tendrils from their heads in varying lengths, colors, and thicknesses.

Culture
Pasuolians are typically family oriented. The Asimi, or head of the family, is the most respected member of the family by nature. They approve marriages, deal with inter-familial relations, settle disputes, everything. Each family unit is its own village. On top of that, Pasuolians are typically untrustworthy of greater authority, preferring to deal with things themselves rather than go for help. Because of this, the people are very self-policing, although there is a lot of revenge crime on the planet.

Author's Notes
Think Finnish Mob