Rilians


Homeworld:

Smylos.

Other planets inhabited:

None.

Appearance:

Rilians are a short, slim, humanoid race that spends most of their time beneath the surface of their planet. They are completely hairless, with a slate grey skin and thin pale yellow stripes running down their backs. Rilians have very large refractive green eyes that allow them to see in the dim subterranean light. Rilians have long and agile fingers, and a number of retractable suction cups along their hands, arms, and legs. Using these cups, they can move along relatively flat surfaces at half normal speed, regardless of angle. Their small size, inconspicuous color, and their ability to hang in unexpected areas make them virtually invisible in their home terrain, and those that have journeyed off planet have found that many industrialized areas match their home environment in many ways.

Leaders:

The Rilians are arranged along clan lines, with most disputes handled by ritual combat, using their oddly angled fighting sticks that are highly effective against many opponents.

World View:

Rilians tend to have a rather pragmatic view of the universe. Their home tunnels are often infested by rather deadly creatures, leading them to believe that the universe is a somewhat irrational place, where you can die for no real reason.

Temperament:

Rilians have a rather quiet sense of humor, that allows them to find something worth laughing about in just about any situation. However, when a situation becomes violent, they are quite ruthless, slitting throats without a thought.

History and Culture:

Rilians have spent a long time just surviving in the hostile caverns of their homeworld. When they were first contacted by explorers from the galactic community, they started contracting out as mercenaries, in exchange for the advanced technology that they saw as the only real power in the new, larger universe. They are quite effective as mercenaries, and command high prices, which they commonly take in either credits, technology or training. The Rilian's affection for technology has catapulted them from being just another race of cave dwellers to becoming the unquestioned master of their planet. Several Clans are considering planting colonies on other planets, and several factories and research centers have opened across the planet.

Tech Level:

An odd combination of the primitive and the advanced. The Rilians mad dash for industrialization has left several gaps in their technology where they preferred the old way of doing things to the best that the galaxy can offer.

Rilians in the Galaxy:

The Rilians have become known as professional mercenaries, willing to take on some of the most difficult tasks for standard pay. Relying on speed and stealth rather than muscle, they are not that effective for those people that want to use mercenaries to show their power, but they are unquestionably effective. They have also become known in scientific circles for their inventiveness and their relentlessness in pursuit of knowledge.

A Quote:

"That'll be ten thousand five hundred credits. Or three of those new computer spikes."

Spaceships:

Rilians currently use stock and modified versions of the galaxies most popular ships, though several clans are working on the production of their own ships.

Stats:

Attribute Dice: 13D
Attribute Min/Max
Dexterity: 2D+1/5D+2
Knowledge: 2D/3D+1
Mechanical: 1D/4D+1
Perception: 2D/5D
Strength: 1D/3D
Technical: 1D/4D+2
Move: 8/14

Special Abilities:

Hide:
Due to the coloration and natural stealth of the Rilians, they gain a +3D bonus to their hide rolls, when attempting to hide in areas similar to their home tunnels. This includes just about any grey toned ceilinged areas, so it is a rather useful skill.

Night Vision:
Because of the efficiency of their ocular system, Rilians can see in just about any conditions short of absolute darkness. However, they are uncomfortable in the sort of lighting conditions that humans prefer, and suffer a -1D penalty to all actions unless they are wearing some form of vision protection.

Climbing:
Due to their suction cups, Rilians can automatically climb on reasonably flat surfaces without making any checks, and gain substantial bonuses in all other situations. However, use of these suction cups renders them particularly vulnerable to contact poisons, a fact that those trying to protect themselves from Rilians have not overlooked.
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