Sluissi



Sluissi are reptilian sentients hailing from Sluis Van.

Biology and Appearance
The Sluissi are reptilian creatures, with their upper halves much like a humanoid's, with two arms and four-fingered hands, the fourth of which is an opposable digit. The bottom half of the body is like that of a snake — with a long singular tail. The Sluissi have round black eyes and a long, swooping hoodlike fold of skin on the back of the head. Their arms have extra winglike extensions of skin that apparently help them move when they are on the ground. They have forked tongues, which, as with most reptiles, are used for their sense of smell.

Society and Culture
Sluissi are patient, sociable, relaxed, easy-going beings, famous for remaining calm under pressure. Their patient, calm nature—combined with their seeming inability to have become genuinely upset or angry—often baffled, and sometimes even infuriates other species. Extremely industrious, Sluissi love to tinker with gadgets and mechanical objects, and Sluissi technicians are able to improve the engine efficiency, power output and system response in even archaic, worn out ships.

The Sluissi are extremely methodical, and work extremely slowl. To them, starship construction is an art form. Although jobs done by Sluissi always take longer than expected, most clients are willing to be patient, because Sluissi technicians can make improvements upon or salvage vessels when no other mechanics could.

The Sluissi have been active participants in galactic society since the early days of the Old Republic. When first encountered by Human and Duros explorers, the Sluissi were just starting to explore nearby star systems with their own faster-than-light technology, and they eagerly embraced the concept of a greater galactic union. They constructed large shipyards throughout the Sluis Van system and other nearby worlds where they had established colonies to spur further interaction with alien star travelers. The Sluissi quickly became known as the best starship maintenance people in the galaxy.

Stats & Skills

 * Attribute Dice: 13D
 * DEXTERITY: 1D/2D
 * KNOWLEDGE: 1D/3D+1
 * MECHANICAL: 2D/3D
 * PERCEPTION: 1D+1/3D+2
 * STRENGTH: 1D+2/3D+2
 * TECHNICAL: 2D/5D
 * Move: 8/10

Special Abilities
Technical Aptitude: Sluissi receive an extra 4D beginning skill dice, all of which must be placed in Technical. They may place up to 4D in beginning Technical skills. Unfortunately, whenever a Sluissi uses a Technical skill, the action always takes twice as long as for other species.

Story Factors
Relaxed: Sluissi, in general, are a very calm bunch. Nothing excites them. Their patience and seeming inability to get genuinely upset or excited sometimes infuriates other species.