Meerian



The Meerians are a race of short, silver-haired Near-Humans native to the planet Bandomeer.

Biology and Appearance
Meerians are small and wiry, averaging only 1.1 to 1.6 meters tall. Despite their size, they are relatively strong. Their hair color ranges from pale silver to bright gold, and their skin is very pale, due to the lack of sunlight on their planet. Their eyes do not have pupils, and often match the color of the individual's hair. Throughout the centuries of pollution on Bandomeer, the Meerians developed the ability to breath in toxic air, with their noses and tongues working in tandem to filter the air.

Society and Culture
As a people, the Meerians are a slow, deliberate race. They are optimistic, agreeable, and sympathetic to others' needs, and have an innate ability to see both sides of an argument. This makes it difficult for them to reach a consensus, however.

Due to the takeover of their planet by cold-hearted mining companies, some Meerians developed a selfish mentality that contrasted with the older, more helpful philosophies. These Meerians would often take their credits and leave the planet.

Meerians prefer to speak to others eye-to-eye, believing this is the only way all participants in a conversation will be seen as equals. While dealing with species of a taller stature, they often utilize seats with repulsorlifts.

Stats & Skills

 * Attribute Dice: 12D
 * DEXTERITY: 1D/3+1
 * KNOWLEDGE: 2D/4D
 * MECHANICAL: 1D+1/3D+2
 * PERCEPTION: 2D/4D
 * STRENGTH: 2D/4D+1
 * TECHNICAL: 2D/4D
 * Move: 6/8

Special Abilities
Poison Resistance: Meerians receive a +2 bonus to stamina against ingested, contact or injury poisons and +1D+1 against inhaled poisons and polluted air.