Species

THIS PAGE IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

The ideas below are just that. Ideas. Nothing here is concrete yet. Species for me is something of a low priority at the moment.

Humans

Humans have scattered after first contact. There home world torn apart by its own inhabitants. Most of it a nuclear waste land full of desperate survivors struggling to live off the monstrous landscape. Some dare to dream of the old world and try to bring back some of Humanities former glory. Others choose to hurdle themselves out into The Great Ring as refugees of their own home world. They dared instead to hope. Hope that the Galaxy will be merciful and that the bounty of space would bring them wealth and success. Many quickly learned that if you wish to survive you most band together and be willing to take on the hard reality of life in space.

Many other species see humans as stupid as smart. However they can be incredibly useful with potential if they could just get around some of those pesky human flaws. Greed and arrogance being high on the list. Most species see humans as more of a nuisance then anything else. Humans are willing to work hard and have a remarkable ability to adapt if given time.

For a complete history and narrative about Humans in The Great Ring Galaxy go to the Humans page.

Character Traits

• Mammal, bipedal
• Average Height Male: 5' 10 (177 cm)
• Average Height Female: 5' 5 (163 - 164 cm)
• Average Life Span: 80 - 85 years
• Size: Medium

Bonus Traits

1. Bonus Feat at level 1
2. Bonus Skill point at level 1

Volar

Volar is short for Victarians however most species including the Victarians simply call themselves Volar. The word Volar in there language stands for Mother and that is what the Volar called their home world Volar. This shows there deep connection and respect to the beautiful and massive Volar planet.

For a complete history and narrative about the Volar go to the Volar page.

Character Traits

• Plant, bipedal
• Average Height Asexual: 4' 8 (~146 - 167 cm)
• Average Life Span: 90 - 100 years
• Size: Medium

Bonus Traits

1. Looses one point on Dexterity, Gains one point on Wisdom
2. Special Ability: 'Common Bond': Volar are able to communicate uses pheromones in an almost 'psychic' link to other Volar within roughly 120ft even if they are not in view. They can only share feelings and flashes of thoughts. However this means that if more then one Volar are close to each other and are allies they gain an advantage bonus against Mind Effecting conditions/techniques.

Graelycxazshngs (aka Graylings)

Due to their strange name and the race’s staunch insistence upon proper pronunciation of it, most other beings have taken to referring to Graelycxazshngs as Graylings because of its similar sound, being easier on the tongue, and its reference to the greyish color of Grayling skin. Many Graylings are aloof or distrustful of others outside their race because of the negative stigma attributed to their kind. Graylings are still extremely curious and inquisitive actively pursuing knowledge and discovery. Whether this is out of a desire to redeem their race’s reputation in the eyes of others or to truly contribute to preserving and expanding knowledge is unknown. Physically, graylings are approximately three feet tall with a large head and prominent black eyes. While extremely intelligent and skilled in the fields of science and engineering, graylings are physically weaker in comparison to most other races resulting in their bodies being more susceptible to trauma. Their home planet is very arid and dry, so most graylings try to avoid overexposure to humidity and liquids as it is said to have disastrous effects on their skin.

For a complete history and narrative about the Graelycxazshngs go to the Graylings page.

Character Traits

• Mammal, bipedal
• Average Height Male and Female: 3' 2 (~91 cm)
• Average Life Span: 180 - 210 years
• Size: Small

Bonus Traits

1. Loose two in Strength, gain two in Intelligence
2. Loose one in Dexterity, choose between Intelligence,Wisdom,Charisma to add an ability point.
3. Knowledge Technology is considered a class skill.
4. Tech Skill Rank starts out as 4.

Lepidonains

A mischievous species. The Lepidonains have long held believes that they have the key to utopian society and it is there job to bring peace, stability and civilization to the obviously weaker species. This pompous and ignorant attitude toward others isn't knew among species of the Ring of Life but usually it goes away as the young space fairing civilization begins to interact with others. However for the Lepidonains this is not the case. Perhaps it is the more hermit like way of shutting themselves out from the rest of the galaxy that has lead to the unnaturally long held beliefs. Either case in recent years this attitude from there government at least appears to have changed.

One of Lepidonains first great conflicts with a truly equal species was with the Cryous. This war broke both nations. However over time Lepidonains have rebuilt. Now they are looking at expansion but with more peaceful means. Or so it appears. They have become more friendly with trade and with the rest of the major Galactic civilizations. However Lepidonains have a conniving side and many people in the past have been burned by the deals they make with Lepidonains.

Lepidonains are reptilian and come from Lepidon Prime which is a mostly desert planet. They are accustom to the heat and to a large sun making long hot days. They have small horns protruding from there scale skin especially where there are joints. There skin is a mix of different dark grey and green colors. There necks are broad and from behind looks like all one part of the back, neck and head.

Character Traits

• Reptilian, bipedal
• Average Height Male: 6' 2 (~189 cm), Female: 4' 6 (~137 cm)
• Average Life Span: 110 - 130 years

Bonus Traits

1. Immune to extreme heat conditions. Weak against extreme cold conditions.
2. Loose one in Dexterity, choose between Strength, Constitution or Intelligence to add an ability point.
3. They gain a +1 mod to Bluff skill.
4. Tech Skill Rank starts out as 2.

Cryous

An amphibious species the Cryous are part of a once thriving empire. They where challenged by the Lepidonains. The war left both worse for wear. Most people think what kept the Cryous from total defeat was there tenacity to survive under all sorts of unspeakable conditions. If the surface was in trouble then go under water. If the water was poison find a new planet. The Cryous where not just good and escaping death they where also good at delivering it. The Cryous have a 6th sense for the electromagnetic spectrum and can even use there body to create an electromagnetic shock wave. Which is something there species evolved to do eons ago. They used this to there advantage doing the war and are known for creating the Electro-Mancer suit.

The Cryous are different shades of blue however most common is a pale blue. The darker blue skin appears on Cryous that spend a lot of time in extreme depths of oceans or other high pressure environments. This is sometimes a good indication of where they where born.

Cryous now no longer old an empire and only rule for a dozen solar systems. There enemy Lepidonains have done much better to recover from there great conflict. Ever fearful that after so many years the Lepidonains will come back to finish them off Cryous government has become more cautions, territorial and even aggressive. Hoping to not show signs of weakness.

Character Traits

• Amphibian, bipedal
• Average Height Male: 2' 10 (~88 cm), Female: 5' 6 (~168 cm)
• Average Life Span: 140 - 150 years

Bonus Traits

1. Natural DR of 4 against Electric attacks.
2. Gains a +1 Mod to the Survival skill.
3. Loose one in Charisma, choose between Intelligence,Wisdom,Constitution to add an ability point.
4. Tech Skill Rank starts out as 2.

Ovex

The Ovex or Ov as some groups call them are Sentient Artificial Life Forms. A.I is illegal across the galaxy with the exception of the Jove. Ovex are part of the reason. Ovex can very greatly in size and by default look similar to the humanoid bipedal Quedotions who originally built them. However there outer layer is made of alloys and special plastics that provide a sharp and reflective surface of different shades of grey. They can be built to shape other species and even where special out layer 'skin' that makes the appearance of flesh.

For a complete history and narrative about Ovex in The Great Ring Galaxy go to the Ovex page. They require there own Base Class. You can review it here.

Character Traits

• Robotic, bipedal
• Average Height: N/A
• Average Life Space: Infinite (in theory)

Bonus Traits

1. Immune to poisons and mind altering effects.
2. Gets the Computer Use(Int) skill automatically.
3. Is required to use its own Base Class instead of the main 6 base classes. You can review its Base Class here.
4. If the Ovex is designed to look the part of another species then they loose there immunity to mind altering effects and replaces there Computer Use skill with Diplomacy skill.

Other Species

This is a list of other species who roam or once roamed The Great Ring of life. These species are typically not playable. However with the GM's exception can be played. There exact rules for playing them are not laid out however and the Player and GM most agree on any possible bonuses each Species gets.

Jove

For a complete history and narrative about the Jove go to the Jove page.

Aconians

For a complete history and narrative about the Aconians go to the Aconians page.