Mrlssi
Species Data
Attribute Dice: 12D (+6D for PC)
DEXTERITY: 1D/3D
PERCEPTION: 1D+2/3D+2
STRENGTH: 1D/2D+1
KNOWLEDGE: 3D/5D+1
MECHANICAL: 0D/3D
TECHNICAL: 0D+1/3D+1
Size: .3 - .5 meters
Move: 5/8
Homeworld: Mrlsst
Description:
The Mrlssi dwell on the planet Mrlsst in the GaTir system. The Empire has subjugated the Mrlssi for decades. They are small,
avian-descended creatures who lost the power of flight millennia ago. They have a light covering of feathers and small vestigial
wings protrude from their backs. They have small beaks and round, piercing eyes.
The Mrlssi operate several respected universities which cater to those students who have the aptitude for advanced studies yet
cannot afford the most famous and prestigious galactic universities. Mrlssi tend to be scholars and administrators, catering to
the universities' clientele. The Mrlssi cultures are known for radical (but peaceful) political views, though they have been a
bit subdued under the watchful Imperial eye.
The Mrlssti are native to the verdant world of Mrlsst, which lies on the very edge of Tapani space on the Shapani Bypass. They
lacked space travel when the first Republic and Tapani scouts surveyed their world 7,000 years ago, but have long since made up
for lost time; Mrlssti are regarded as scholars and scientists, and are very good at figuring out how things work. They
jump-started their renowned computer and starship design industries by reverse engineering other companies' products.
The Mrlssti are diminutive flightless avian humanoids. Unlike most avians, they are born live. They are covered in soft gray
feathers, except on the head, which is bare except for a fringe of delicate feathers which cover the back of the head above the
large orb-like eyes. Mrlssti speak Basic with little difficulty, but their high piping voice grate on some humans. Others find
it charming.
Young Mrlssti have a dusky-brown, facial plumage that gradually shifts to more colorful coloring as they age. The condition and
color of one's facial plumage plays an important social role in Mrlssti society. Elders are highly honored for their colorful
plumage, which represents the wisdom that is gained in living a long life. "Show your colors" is a saying used to chastise adults
not acting their age.
Knowledge is very important to the Mrlssti. Millennia ago, when the Mrlssti were developing their first civilizations, the Mrlsst
continents were very unstable; earthquakes and tidal waves were common. Physical possessions were easily lost to disaster,
whereas knowledge carried in one's head was safe from calamity. Over time, the emphasis on education and literacy became
ingrained in Mrlssti culture. When the world stabilized, the tradition continued. Today, Mrlsst boasts some of the best
universities in the sector, which are widely attended by students of many species.
Mrlssti humor is very dry to humans. So dry, in fact, that many humans do not realize when Mrissti are joking.
Special Abilities:
Technical Ability: The vast majority of Mrissi are scholars and should have the scholar
skill and a specialization. Mrissi can advance all specializations of the scholar skill at half the normal Character Point cost.
Special Skills:
Enslaved: The Mrissi were subjugated by Imperial forces. During that time, many Mrissi left
their planet and most continue roaming the space-lanes. Some are refuges, but most are curious scholars.
