SONGHAI - Character Design - Seep Diver

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The Seep Divers hold the utmost sacred status within the Cold Seep Habitat. They possess exceptional healing abilities and act as skilled diplomats, if only one can comprehend their unique methods of communication. These divers may be the first humans to descend to such depths and somehow survive, yet their human features, particularly their facial and respiratory systems, are entirely unrecognizable upon discovery.
Surprisingly, despite their altered body, the Seep Divers are able to withstand the sand and heat after surfacing onto dry land. However, their melting bodies require careful covering to prevent them from falling apart.