Kurtzen

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Species Data

Attribute Dice: 12D (+6D for PC)
DEXTERITY: 1D+2/4D
PERCEPTION: 1D/3D
STRENGTH: 2D/4D
KNOWLEDGE: 1D/3D+2
MECHANICAL: 1D/2D+2
TECHNICAL: 1D/2D+2
Size: 1.2 - 1.7 meters
Move: 9/12
Homeworld: Bakura

Description:
The Kurtzen are a pale, hairless, humanoid race from the planet Bakura. They are the only native sentient species on the planet; few in number, they became a minority when Human settlers arrived in 150 BBY. At the time of the Battle of Bakura, only two of forty members of the Bakuran Senate were Kurtzen. They consisted of 5% of Bakura's population by 4 ABY.

They were nomads with primitive technology when first encountered by human representatives of the Bakur Corporation. The Kishh district on the continent of Braad was home to the Kurtzen. The eastern continent of Kishh'daar was created as a reserve for the Kurtzen. A notable Kurtzen was Arrizza.

Kurtzen religious beliefs center around a universal life force similar to the Force of various Force-sensitive traditions including the Jedi and Sith. Their faith is reflected in a multitude of totems and items called "life trinkets."

Kurtzen suffered from a degenerative genetic disorder which limited population growth. Medicine provided by human settlers helped to overcome the disease. The Kurtzen were extremely grateful for having received the medical and technological assistance. Despite this, it is unusual for more than two children in a family to reach adulthood.

Story Factors:
Genetic Disease: Recent generations of Kurtzen have suffered from a degenerative genetic disorder, limiting population growth. While the Bakurans have provided medicine to help overcome some of these disorders, it is unusual for more than two children in a family to live to adulthood.
Loyalty: Kurtzen tend to be fiercely loyal to the humans who have provided them with medical assistance.
Tribal Culture: The Kurtzen are struggling to preserve their traditional tribal culture. Younger Kurtzen no longer remember the days when nomadic tribes roamed Bakura’s forests. Elder Kurtzen are attempting to school their children in the traditions of the species, but many are abandoning these teachings in favor of Core World philosophies.
Primitive Culture: Older Kurtzen are still uncomfortable with advanced technology, preferring a more spartan existence. Kurtzen over the age of 60 suffer a -1D penalty on all skill checks that involve atomic, information or space-level technology.