Advozsec
Species Data
Attribute Dice: 11D (+6D for PC)
Attribute Minimums / Maximums:
DEXTERITY: 1D / 3D+1
PERCEPTION: 1D / 4D
STRENGTH: 1D / 3D+2
KNOWLEDGE: 1D / 4D
MECHANICAL: 1D / 4D
TECHNICAL: 1D / 3D+2
Size: 1.3 - 1.9 meters
Move: 9/11
Homeworld: Riflor
Source: Galaxy Guide #12: Aliens: Enemies and Allies p.10-12
Physiology:
Advozsec (singular: Advozse) are a humanoid species, easily distinguished by the single horn on top of their hairless heads.
Their home planet of Riflor was geologically unstable, with frequent volcanic eruptions: a condition which shaped their culture
and their place in the galaxy.
Biology and Appearance
Although they were classified as mammals, Advozsec were nearly hairless. They had a single black horn at the crown of their
heads, four digits on each hand and foot, pointed ears, and large black eyes. Their skin varied from yellow to dark brown.
The Advozsec home planet of Riflor is geologically unstable, with frequent volcanic eruptions. The large, black eyes of the
Advozsec were adaptations to the clouds of volcanic ash which darkened Riflor's skies. Though they were most comfortable in the
naturally dim light of their homeworld, Advozsec could adjust to Human-standard levels of light with minimal discomfort.
Advozsec were strictly vegetarian, being unable to properly digest meat.
Society and Culture:
Since so much of the sunlight on Riflor was blocked by volcanic eruptions, Advozsec tended to settle near geothermal springs for
heat. Unfortunately, these springs also tended to be in geologically unstable regions, and anything built near them was often
destroyed or abandoned due to eruptions or groundquakes. As a result, the Advozse people ended up having little attachment to
material goods or long-term plans, and developed a pessimistic, selfish, and even paranoid outlook on life. This facet of their
culture remained long after contact with the Galactic Republic gave them access to modern construction techniques allowing for
more permanent buildings.
Advozsec generally used a first name and a second name. Typical names included Kol Nurn, Roda Lem, and Vel Ramdro. Other
Advozsec, such as the warlord Tulak and his son Kalut, were only known by a single name.
Story Factors:
Many Advozsec have found opportunities inside Imperial and corporate bureaucracies across the galaxy. The cut-throat and
opportunistic bent of their species serves as an asset in the service of the Empire. The average Advozse's attention to detail
makes them good bureaucrats, although more than a few Imperials find the entire species annoying.
As part of galactic society, the skeptical and control-oriented Advozse temperament led many of them into bureaucratic careers
with large corporations or the Republic. Other Advozsec were enemies of the Republic, however. These included an Advozse Sith
Lord who joined the Brotherhood of Darkness, the warlord Tulak who ravaged the planet Koba in circa 300 BBY, and Tulak's son
Kalut who attacked Koba a century later.
Under the Galactic Empire, Advozsec were cut off from planetary decision making when the Imperials took control of Riflor's rich
mining operations. While most Advozsec supported the Empire, with many serving in its bureaucracy, the Imperial forces on Riflor
had to put down several protests demanding a greater Advozse voice. Some Advozsec turned to smugglers or became smugglers
themselves to get around high Imperial tariffs. Bom Vimdin, a smuggler who was often seen at the Mos Eisley Cantina, was one of
the most prominent Advozsec during the Galactic Civil War. Another Advozsec involved with illicit trade, Gjeel Dhantra,
served as majordomo for Pok Nar-Ten, the Klatooinian Trade Guild representative on Boztrok.
Species History:
They have been a slave race to the hutts for many centuries.
