Species: Priapulin
Home Planet: Pria
Attribute Dice: 12D
DEXTERITY 1D/4D
KNOWLEDGE 1D+2/4D+2
MECHANICAL 1D/3D
PERCEPTION 1D/4D
STRENGTH 2D/4D+1
TECHNICAL 1D/4D
Special Abilities:
Amphibious: Priapulin breathe both water and air, and receive a permanent +3D bonus to all Swimming skill checks. They have difficulty functioning in dry conditions, and suffer a -3D penalty (to a minimum of 1D) to all Dexterity, Perception, Strength, and skill rolls.
Low-Light Vision: Priapulin can see twice as far as a normal human in poor lighting conditions.
Pacifist Philosophy: Because of their peaceful natures, Priapulin have a natural affinity for dealing with members of all species. As such, they gain a +2 pip bonus to all Bargain, Investigation, and Persuasion skill rolls.
Story Factors:
Pacifists: The Priapulin are a species that strives for peace above all else. As such, they are rarely given to anger, and even under the most extreme circumstances, they will not engage in combat. Beginning Priapulin characters are restricted from taking any combat-related skills during character creation.
Move: 6/8 (land), 15 (in water)
Size: Up to four meters long
Background: Priapulins were a sapient species from the planet Pria, one of the Core Worlds. The Priapulin species were sentient gastropods resembling large worms with five knobby notochords arranged around their tubular length. When fully extended flat, they measured at four meters in length, however preferred the configuration of an upright S shape. They had three pairs of eyes, and the underside of their bodies were covered in thick bristles. The spiny appendages along the edges of their bodies were specialized for a number of purposes, being hooked, thorny, or spatulate. Used in conjunction, these appendages were used as a form of locomotion or could be used as hands and fingers for grasping tools or wielding weapons.
Native to the ocean planet Pria, the Priapulin maintained a civilization dedicated to peace and were noted as having avoided many conflicts for centuries. While the species dominated the food-chain on Pria, they managed to cultivate a symbiotic relationship with the other sentients on the planet, including the Crast species. Known for their strong sense of humor, Priapulins adhered to a strict code of loyalty and honor. While Priap was their native language, Priapulins spoke Basic in a smooth whisper. Priapulins measured distance in “salt pans” (nine of which was equal to eleven kilometers) and time in “tidal hours” (one of which equaled ten hours).