Snivvian



Snivvians are a mammalian humanoid species native to the world of Cadomai Prime. They are sometimes called Snaggletooths due to their protruding jaws and short fangs. Because they came from a planet with a cold environment, evolution gave them thick skin instead of fur. Due to their oversize snouts, Snivvians make excellent scouts and trackers. Most Snivvians choose to speak Basic as well as a diverse range of secondary languages. Some, however, refuse to let go of their native tongue for symbolic, sub-textual, or fashionable reasons.

Society and Culture
Snivvians are among the most renowned artists and authors in the galaxy. Their homeworld of Cadomai Prime has extremely cold temperatures and long winters, forcing the Snivvians to live long periods of time in subterranean caverns. During those long days, Snivvians developed their artistic talents and sensibilities. They produced masterpieces in holography, painting, sculpture, music, and the written word. Although technology would eventually lessen the need for this form of hibernation, Snivvians still feel the need - biologically and culturally - to continue the tradition. Many Snivvians travel throughout the galaxy in attempt to live the lives of the subjects of their future artistic works, even when it is dangerous.

Snivvians have a reputation for sociopath tendencies similar to the Trandoshans, and they try to control their genetics in order to curtail such tendencies. Whenever twin males are born, one of them invariably displays traits of psychotic genius.

Snivvians have withstood numerous hardships that they channel into their impressive artistic works. After gaining the ability to travel between the stars, the Snivvians have attracted the attention of the brutal Thalassian Slavers. Snivvian culture was nearly destroyed before the Galactic Republic discovered the practice and stepped in to protect the Snivvians.

Stats & Skills

 * Attribute Dice: 12D
 * DEXTERITY: 1D/3D
 * KNOWLEDGE: 2D/4D
 * MECHANICAL: 1D/3D
 * PERCEPTION: 2D+1/4D+2
 * STRENGTH: 2D/4D
 * TECHNICAL: 1D/4D
 * Move: 10/12

Special Abilities
Adaptive Skin: Snivvian can survive in temperature extremes of minus 30 degrees standard, to temperatures up to 45 degrees standard without harm or protective gear. They do wear clothing for cultural reasons. The Snivvian’s tough skin give them +1D armor bonus to resist physical damage.

Story Factors
Strife-Torn History: The Snivvians never seem to get a break. From the genetic problems with the Blood Code, to the period of slavery by the Thalassians, the Snivvians have undergone hardship after hardship. Now that the Blood Code may have returned, the Snivvians are bracing themselves for more troubles. Despite such adversity (or perhaps because of it), the Snivvians are respected artists and writers.

Blood Code: The genetic flaw that has led to much violence in Snivvian history has also caused the Snivvians to be very distrustful of twins of any species. As families, Snivvian brothers tend to be very distant.