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== Description ==
== Description ==
The Umbarans, often referred to as the Shadow People, were a near-human species hailing from the planet Umbara. Distinguished by their pale, bluish skin and colorless eyes, Umbarans were known for their remarkable talent in manipulation, leading to rumors of mind-control abilities.


Their society on the gloomy world of Umbara was intricately organized, characterized by a caste system, where individuals continually schemed to ascend socially. This ambitious society was coupled with highly advanced technology, surpassing that of most galactic species. While Umbarans were proficient in speaking Galactic Basic Standard, they predominantly used their native language, consisting of a 26-letter alphabet.
A traditional Umbaran garment was the voluminous shadow cloak. Their home planet, Umbara, was shrouded in fog and fraught with danger, located within the Ghost Nebula sector.


=== Available Factions ===
=== Available Factions ===
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== Racial Traits ==
== Racial Traits ==


=== Aquatic ===
=== Darkvision ===
They are naturally aquatic, and gain a +5 bonus to [[Swim]], and suffer no penalty for performing actions underwater.
 
=== Amphibious ===
They are able to breathe both air and water, and can withstand extreme pressures found in ocean depths. They also gain a +3 bonus to [[Swim]], and do not suffer penalties for performing actions underwater.
 
=== Armored Skin ===
They have tough, armored skin which gives them a +1 bonus to Toughness for resisting physical damage.
=== Claws ===
They possess sharp claws which can be used in fight, adding +5 to their [[Brawl]] damage rolls.
=== Enhanced Smell ===
Their keen sense of smell grants him a +2 bonus to all Awareness rolls.
=== Fearless ===
Lannik are not easily intimidated or frightened, and gain a +2 bonus to [[Willpower]] when resisting Intimidate or daunting combat situations.
=== Hardy ===
Due to their skin being coarse and scaly, both the red and green Nikto have greater physical resilience to the elements, giving them +1 to any [[Toughness]] rolls against the environment.
 
=== Hotheaded ===
Lannik are prone to let their emotions rule them, especially when they have perceived a slight or a threat against themselves. A Lannik who finds himself insulted must make a [[Willpower]] roll at the GM's discretion to avoid a physical confrontation.
 
=== Low-light Vision ===
Nautolans can see twice as far as humans in poor lighting conditions and underwater, giving them a +2 bonus to Awareness rolls.
 
=== Microscopic Vision ===
They eyes are able to focus and magnify to see microscopic details in nearby objects, giving them a +6 bonus to [[search]] when examining objects less than 30 centimeters away.
 
=== Near Sighted ===
They suffer from near-sightedness, and cannot see well at long distances; they suffer a -1 penalty to any rolls for tasks involving vision at distances further than short-range. Arcona are also affected by salt in ways similar to how alcohol effects humans; if ingested, they will suffer intoxication and hallucinations at the discretion of the GM.
 
=== No-light Vision ===
They can see in total darkness, but without the ability to distinguish color.
They can see in total darkness, but without the ability to distinguish color.
=== Near Sighted ===
They are very nearsighted, and suffer a -3 penalty to any action which requires them to see more than 20 meters away. They cannot see more than 40 meters under any circumstance, without external aid.
=== Poison Resistance ===
They gain a +3 bonus to [[Stamina]] rolls to resist the effects of poisons and toxins.
=== Racial Reputation ===
Their good reputation as kind, peace-loving beings among most respectable civilizations allows them a +2 bonus to all Presence rolls.
=== Resistant to Heat ===
Both green and red Nikto are acclimated to desert climates, therefore have an easier time resisting high temperatures and prolonged exposure to sun, giving them +2 to [[Toughness]] rolls against hot environments.


=== Manual Dexterity ===
=== Manual Dexterity ===
They possess a high degree of manual dexterity, and gain a +3 bonus to tasks involving fine motor skills.
They possess a high degree of manual dexterity, and gain a +3 bonus to tasks involving fine motor skills.
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Latest revision as of 06:08, 16 November 2023

Description

The Umbarans, often referred to as the Shadow People, were a near-human species hailing from the planet Umbara. Distinguished by their pale, bluish skin and colorless eyes, Umbarans were known for their remarkable talent in manipulation, leading to rumors of mind-control abilities.

Their society on the gloomy world of Umbara was intricately organized, characterized by a caste system, where individuals continually schemed to ascend socially. This ambitious society was coupled with highly advanced technology, surpassing that of most galactic species. While Umbarans were proficient in speaking Galactic Basic Standard, they predominantly used their native language, consisting of a 26-letter alphabet.

A traditional Umbaran garment was the voluminous shadow cloak. Their home planet, Umbara, was shrouded in fog and fraught with danger, located within the Ghost Nebula sector.

Available Factions

Racial Traits

Darkvision

They can see in total darkness, but without the ability to distinguish color.

Manual Dexterity

They possess a high degree of manual dexterity, and gain a +3 bonus to tasks involving fine motor skills.

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