Cathar



The Cathar are a race of feline-like, biped humanoids from Cathar, a planet of savannas and rough uplands. They are known for their loyalty, passion, and temper. Quick and powerful, they are considered great warriors and dedicated, efficient predators. Cathar have high moral values, learned from both family and society. Their females are prized as slaves, whereas the males are generally considered too uncontrollable for slavery.

Biology and Appearance
The baseline Cathar have fur-covered bodies with thick manes. They possess prominent, retractable claws that can deliver powerful killing attacks on foes and prey alike. Their bodies also possess rapid healing abilities. On average, Cathar stand 1.5 to 1.9 meters tall. These traits make them the perfect hand-to-hand specialists.

The Cathar species also have two additional subspecies, known as the Juhani and the Myr Rho. Both of these were notably less catlike than mainline Cathar.

Society and Culture
On their homeworld, Cathar lived in cities built into giant trees, and were organized into clans governed by "Elders." Stories of their great heroes were often carved into the trunks of these tree-homes for following generations to see. The Cathar mated for life, to the extent that when one mate died, the survivor never had a relationship with another. Cathar clan society included great pageants and celebrations, especially for their heroes. Their religion included a ritual known as the "Blood Hunt," in which Cathar warriors individually engaged in combat against entire nests of Kiltik in order to gain honor and purge themselves of inner darkness. The native language of the Cathar was Catharese, which included the emphasis of some spoken words with a growl.

However, the planet of Cathar was devastated by the Mandalorians during the Battle of Cathar, leading to the enslavement and near-extinction of the Cathar species. The few survivors were forced to flee offworld to survive. After the end of the Mandalorian Wars Cathar began to resettle their world and start the slow road to recovery.

Stats & Skills

 * Attribute Dice: 12D
 * DEXTERITY: 2D/4D+2
 * KNOWLEDGE: 1D/3D+2
 * MECHANICAL: 1D/4D
 * PERCEPTION: 1D/4D
 * STRENGTH: 1D/4D
 * TECHNICAL: 1D/3D+2
 * Move: 12/14

Special Abilities
Claws: Cathar have claws that do STR+1D damage.