Society:
Akurian
Stats:
Brawn 3, Intellect 1
WT 14+Brawn, ST 10+Willpower
100 XP
1 rank in Coercion
Thick Fur: Remove setback for cold conditions, add
setback for hot conditions.
Primitive: Upgrade the difficulty of any checks
involving advanced technology. This counts as any
technology not available on their home planet,
although individual pieces of technology they become
familiar with over an extended period of time can
become exempt from this at the GM's discretion. May
spend 10 XP at character creation to remove this
penalty permanently.
Physiology:
A larger species of primates comparable to Wookiees
in build, the Akurians have thick, white fur in order to
protect them from the snowy environment of their
homeworld. Because of their ferocity, they are
sometimes called Snow Demons or Snow Stompers.
Their face, generally not covered by fur, is fairly
humanoid with a short nose and a wide mouth, and
they have a vertical crest of fur atop their head.
Note:
Little is known about Akurian society. The remainder
of this information has a few assumptions based on
subtle comments but is mostly made up. However, I
need to fill this page, and having societal information
should make Akurian characters more interesting.
Players are not obligated to follow this, but it is
encouraged that if not, they imagine their own aspects
of Akurian culture.
A primitive people, the Akurians have the appearance
of simple-minded brutes, and they can be intimidating
to other species. They use little technology in their
traditional lifestyle, which also involves isolation. As
larger nomadic predators, they live on their own or in
small units of immediate family, although there are a
few occasions where they interact with one another.
Some work as merchants, and there are a couple
dozen judges across the planet who are paid to act as
the government. Because they have little experience
with seeing those outside their own family, they come
across as strange in demeanor. Often, they are cold
and unfriendly, forming cynical rivalries, but they will
obey authority without question and expect the same
from their subordinates.
A Tenuous Alliance:
Akurians were once hunted by Imperials, who had a
base on Akuria II and were oblivious to the fact that
Akurians are sentient. The Rebel Alliance, which once
wanted to make a base of their own there, has made
various dealings with the Akurians to help them fight
off Imperial rule, including supplying weapons and
personnel, hoping that the Akurians would provide
support to the Alliance after they emerge victorious.
Unfortunately, such an optimistic venture has not
worked out exactly as intended. After a longer than
expected struggle, the Akurians have indeed earned
their freedom, but few have developed genuine
friendships with the rebels they fought with or have
any interest in fighting in a galaxy-wide war. The vast
majority wish to return to their primitive lifestyle, and
those who do go offworld typically have a more selfish
motivation.
Homeworld:
Akurians come from the frigid planet of Akuria II in the
Oplovis sector of the northern Outer Rim. It is a very
backwater planet with little resources to offer the
galactic community, but now that the Imperials have
been driven away from it, a few smugglers and other
criminals use it as a hideout.
Language:
Akurians rarely ever speak Basic, as they have little
contact with outsiders and cannot always differentiate
between its vowels. Their native language, also
named Akurian, comes in many dialects, many of
which have not been properly studied.