Herglic
Species Data
Attribute Dice: 12D (+6D for PC)
DEXTERITY: 1D/3D
PERCEPTION: 1D+2/3D+2
STRENGTH: 3D/5D
KNOWLEDGE: 1D/3D
MECHANICAL: 1D/4D
TECHNICAL: 1D+1/4D+1
Size: 1.7-1.9 meters
Move: 6/8
Homeworld: Giju
Description:
Herglics are native to the planet Giju along the Rimma Trade Route, but because their trade empire once dominated this area of
space, they can be found on many planets in the region, including Free worlds of Tapani sector.
Herglics became traders and explorers early in their history, reaching the stars of their neighboring systems about the same time
as the Corellians were reaching theirs. There is evidence that an early Herglic trading empire achieved a level of technology
unheard of today - ruins found on some ancient Herglic colony worlds contain non-functioning machines which evidently harnessed
gravity to perform some unknown function. Alas, this empire collapsed in on itself millennia before the Herglic species made
contact with the human species - along with most records of its existence.
The angular freighters of the Herglics became common throughout the galaxy once they were admitted into the Old Republic. They're
inquisitive, but practical natures made them welcome members of the galactic community, and their even tempers help them get
along with other species.
Giju was hit by the Empire, for its manufacturing centers were among the first to be commandeered by the Emperors' New Order. The
otherwise docile species tried to fight back, but the endless slaughter which followed convinced them to be pragmatic about the
situation. When the smoke cleared and the dead were buried, they submitted completely to the Empire's will. Fortunately, they
ceased resistance while their infrastructure was still intact.
Herglics can be encountered throughout the galaxy, though are more likely to be seen on technologically advanced worlds, or in
spaceports or recreation centers. There are Herglic towns in just about every settlement in the region. Herglics tend to cluster
in their own communities because they build everything slightly larger than human scale to suit their bodies.
Special Abilities:
Natural Body Armor: The thick layer of blubber beneath the outer skin of a Herglic provieds
+1D against physical attacks. It gives no bonus to energy attacks.
Special Skills:
Gambling Frenzy: Herglics, when exposed to games of chance, find themselves irresistibly
drawn to them. A Herglic who passes by a gambling game must make a Moderate willpower check to resist the powerful urge to play.
They may be granted a bonus to their roll if it is critical or life-threatening for them to play.