Profiteer of Ephte

The Profiteers of Ephte are a spacefaring capitalistic hostile species of slug-like bipeds.

Biology
They are Human-sized gastropod-like creatures with four tentacular arms, a pair of short columnar legs and a tail. They have a cluster of tentacles on their faces and a pair of mobile eyestalks.

Culture and society
The Profiteers of Ephte are an ancient civilization which has ravaged the galaxy and enslaved numerous species. Their society is centered on the accumulation of wealth, and their philosophy is summarized in single phrase: "profit or die".

Appearances

 * Doctor Who Magazine comics, "Profits of Doom!" (1987)