Mehrlon

"'I've been to Tynna. It's one of the most beautiful worlds in the Expansion Region. And the Tynnans are probably one of the most well-informed and well-intentioned species anywhere.'"-Mehrlon-

Representative Mehrlon is a Tynnan native to the Expansion Region planet Tynna. Having evolved from water mammals, they were covered in brown fur and a thick layer of insulating blubber, which allowed them to swim comfortably in the cold oceans of their homeworld. This gave the Tynnans a rounded appearance which, combined with their short stature, made them appear cute and pudgy to many species. They had dark noses, poor eyesight, and pointed ears. Their muzzles sported two buckteeth, although these evolutionary holdovers shortened with each succeeding generation. Tynnans were an intelligent and pragmatic race, renowned for their patient planning. Their system of government was unusual in that their officials were chosen by lottery; consequently, most Tynnans kept themselves well informed on civics and other pertinent issues in case of election to office. This was particularly important as their economy was government-run.

History
In the year 0 BCV (33 BBY) Mehrlon proclaimed himself the spokesman of the people to fight the injustice in the galaxy, though this wasn't met with much enthusiasm. In the first year on Coruscant he is already one of the stronger party members of the Populists and he left Coruscant to speak to those who are the in the Outer Rim. After a year with the Populists he could no longer stand the new leadership so he left for the Colonies.

When the Confederacy of Independent Systems formed in 5 ACV under the Oxbig Administration, Mehrlon declared himself loyal to Tynna and joined with the newly formed CIS.