Phindian
Species Data
Attribute Dice: 12D (+6D for PC)
DEXTERITY: 1D+1/4D
PERCEPTION: 2D/4D
STRENGTH: 1D+2/4D
KNOWLEDGE: 2D/4D+1
MECHANICAL: 1D+2/4D+1
TECHNICAL: 2D+1/4D+2
Size: 1.5 - 1.9 meters
Move: 10/12
Homeworld: Phindar
Description:
Phindians were the native people of the planet Phindar. They were gangly, mournful-looking humanoids with arms stretching past
their knees. They stood 1.7 meters tall on average. They had dark skin, sometimes with white blotches, and white circles around
their yellow or golden eyes.
History:
For most of the latter centuries of the Galactic Republic, Phindar was ruled by a criminal organization called the Syndicat. This
organization controlled the Phindian peoples by seizing control of all of Phindar's imports and exports. Any dissenters had their
minds erased in a process called "renewal", similar to the memory wipes applied to droids. Renewed Phindians would sometimes be
dumped on other planets, so Syndicat members could bet on how long they would survive. In 44 BBY, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi
joined with Phindian rebels (including the brothers Guerra and Paxxi Derida) and freed the Phindians from Syndicat rule, allowing
the Phindians to hold democratic elections for the first time in centuries. One of their first acts was to outlaw renewal
technology.
Phindians were known for certain cultural attitudes which many offworlders found annoying. They were often hesitant about risking
their life, even for a good cause. In conversation, they were fond of exaggeration, sarcasm, and talking for sheer enjoyment
while avoiding the central issue of a discussion. These tendencies were, however, tempered by a sincere affection for their
family and friends. When parting from a friend, they would embrace three times: once in sorrow for the parting, once in joy for
the continuing friendship, and once in hope that the two friends would reunite in the future.
Special Abilities:
Gearhead: Phindian characters get +2 pips to spend on one Technical skill during character creation.
