Inkling



Inkling is the name of the species that players control in Splatoon. Little is currently known about them.

Appearance
Inklings can alternate between a humanoid form and a squid form that bears a resemblance to the Bloopers from the Super Mario video game series.

The humanoid form has a black marking resembling a mask around their eyes, have pointed ears, and have "hair" that resembles a squid's tentacles. The squid form resembles a brightly-colored cephalopod with two pronounced tentacles and two large eyes that appear to be joined.

Known colors for Inklings and their ink include orange, blue, green, violet, cyan, and pink.

Inklings are also seemingly customizable, as different skin color, hats, clothing and weapons were seen in the second trailer.

Abilities
In addition to the ability to change in appearance, both of the Inkling's forms has abilities associated with it. In humanoid form, Inklings can use a special type of colored ink with the assistance of certain objects, such as a gun that resembles a super soaker. This ink can be quickly spread over various surfaces. This ink can inhibit the movement of Inklings that do not have a matching color. When used as a projectile, ink can damage Inklings. In squid form, an Inkling can use ink of matching color to greatly enhance its mobility. A squid-form inkling can travel through streams of ink that match its color, which can allow it to quickly travel considerable distances and up walls. In this form, they can also pass through grates.

Inklings are unable to swim in water. When underwater, their form dissolves for unknown reasons.