Wookiee
Species Data
Attribute Dice: 12D (+6D for PC)
DEXTERITY: 1D/3D+2
PERCEPTION: 1D/2D+1
STRENGTH: 2D+2/6D
KNOWLEDGE: 1D/2D+1
MECHANICAL: 1D/3D+2
TECHNICAL: 1D/3D+1
Size: 2 - 2.3 meters
Move: 11/15
Homeworld: Kashyyyk
Description:
Wookiees are intelligent anthropoids that typically grow over two meters tall. They have apelike faces with piercing, blue eyes;
thick fur covers their bodies. They are powerful - perhaps the single strongest intelligent species in the known galaxy. They
are also violent - even lethal; their tempers dictate their actions. They are recognized as ferocious opponents.
They are, however, capable of gentle compassion and deep, abiding friendship. In fact, Wookiees will form bonds called "honor
families" with other beings, not necessarily of their own species. These friendships are sometimes stronger than even their
family ties, and they will readily lay down their lives to protect honor-family friends.
Special Abilities:
Berserker Rage: If a wookiee becomes enraged (the character must believe himself or those
to whom he has pledged a life debt to be in immediate, deadly danger) the character gets a +2D bonus to Strength for the purposes
of causing damage while brawling (the character's brawling skill is not increased). The character also suffers a -2D penalty to
all non-Strength attribute and skill checks (minimum 1D). When trying to calm down from a berserker rage while enemies are still
present, the Wookiee must make a Moderate Perception total. The Wookiee rolls a minimum of 1D for the check (therefore, while
most Wookiees are engaged, they will normally have to roll a 6 with their Wild Die to be able to calm down). Please note that
this penalty applies to enemies. After all enemies have been eliminated, the character must only make an Easy Perception total
(with no penalty) to calm down. Wookiee player characters must be careful when using Force Points while in berserker rage. Since
the rage is clearly based on anger and aggression, using Force Points will almost always lead to the character getting a Dark
Side Point. The use of the Force Point must be wholly justified not to incur a Dark Side Point.
Climbing Claws: Wookiees have retractable climbing claws which are used for climbing only.
They add +2D to their climbing skill while using the skills. Any Wookiee who intentionally uses his claws in hand-to-hand combat
is automatically considered dishonorable by other members of his species, possibly to be hunted down - regardless of the
circumstances.
Story Factors:
Honor: Wookiees are honor-bound. They are fierce warriors with a great deal of pride and
they can be rage-driven, cruel, and unfair - but they have a code of honor. They do not betray their species - individually or
as a whole. They do not betray their friends or desert them. They may break the "law," but never their code. The Wookiees Code
of Honor is as stringent as it is ancient.
Language: Wookiees cannot speak Basic, but they all understand it. Nearly always, they
have a close friend who they travel with who can interpret for them...though a Wookiee's intent is seldom misunderstood.
Enslaved: Prior to the defeat of the Empire, almost all Wookiees were enslaved by the
Empire, and there was a substantial bounty for the capture of "free" Wookiees.
Reputation: Wookiees are widely regarded as fierce savages with short tempers. Most
people will go out of their way not to enrage a Wookiee.
