Fosh
Species Data
Attribute Dice: 12D (+6D for PC)
DEXTERITY: 2D/3D+2
PERCEPTION: 2D+2/4D+1
STRENGTH: 1D+1/3D+1
KNOWLEDGE: 2D/4D
MECHANICAL: 1D/3D+1
TECHNICAL: 1D+2/3D
Size: 1.3-1.6 meters
Move: 9/10
Homeworld: Unknown
Description:
Biology and Appearance:
The average Fosh is a bird-like creature with a thin torso and delicate arms tipped with four-fingered, talon-like hands that
apparently evolved over tens of thousands of years from wings. Due to the frail nature of their bodies, Fosh tend to shy away
from conflict and confrontation, though they are known to defend themselves if necessary. Their necks in particular are most
vulnerable, and are reflexively guarded during combat. They are however agile creatures, with leg joints able to bend backwards,
and flay-toed feet useful for jumping.
The Fosh have a concave face ending in a beak-like mouth, around which are tufts of soft whiskers. The head of the Fosh is capped
with two twisting antennae, the use of which remains unknown, and a feather-lined ridge protruding from the skull. These feathers
shifted color depending on the Fosh's mood: Green indicated inquisitiveness, thoughtfulness or amusement; orange was a sign of
happiness; and gray was anger, disgust, irritation or seriousness.
One of the most intriguing aspects of the species is the chemical makeup of its tears. Female Fosh especially have lacrimal glands
that enable them to alter their tears to produce a variety of pheromonal substances that affect males during mating. The Sith
apprentice Vergere had such a control over her tears that they could, with the aid of the Force, be engineered to produce any
number of chemical substances ranging from poisons to healing fluids more powerful than bacta.
Society and Culture:
The Fosh as a people are very private, preferring to remain unnoticed by the larger galaxy. They commonly spoke only on matters
of great importance, content to simply listen at other times. It was believed that the Fosh population was small, although this
may simply have been an effect of the species' ability to conceal themselves from other species.
The Fosh are, however, adept at political intrigue, and culturally, they are a manipulative species similar to the Bothans, but
much more devious — many Fosh were bigots, looking upon other races as inferior, sometimes even as toys for their own amusement.
They create plots within plots to achieve either highly complex or at times very simple goals. They speak indirectly to
others, rarely revealing their true desires, and are fond of riddles and analogies designed to confuse and confound. Because of
this, the Fosh are a highly self-serving, self-interested species that is only generous when their actions hid an ulterior
motive. The Fosh are, however, wise enough to spot the dangers inherent in other species, and are vigilant in their dealings
with outside races.
History:
Due to their secretive, private nature, Fosh are little seen in the galaxy at any point in its history. It was possible that the
species was one of those targeted for extinction by Emperor Palpatine, though even as of the decade prior to the Clone Wars, the
species is considered to be largely extinct.
The only notable Fosh to have an impact outside of the species' homeworld was the Jedi Knight Vergere, active during the final
decades of the Galactic Republic.
Special Abilities:
Healing Tears: Fosh have a unique healing fluid that is excreted from their tear ducts. It
is more effective than even bacta, automatically reducing wound levels by one level (e.g. bringing Mortaly Wounded to
Incapacitated). However, it only works well against cellular infections - larger wounds, such as blaster bolts, can only be
stabilized for 1D hours. One dose will fill a standard applicator bottle. The fluid is absorbed into the bloodstream on contact
with the skin.
Story Factors:
Hidden: Most Fosh prefer to stay on their homeworld. Thus, as their population is small,
they have a reputation for being secretive.
