Yazarian
YazirianPHYSICAL APPEARANCE
Yazirians are tall, thin humanoids. They have long arms and legs and slender torsos. Two large flaps of skin grow on either side of their bodies, attached along their arms, torso and legs. When a yazirian raises its arms, this membrane is stretched tight and forms a sort of wing. Under certain conditions (explained under Gliding). Yazirians can glide short distances using these wings.Yazirians have muzzles and high foreheads. Their heads are surrounded by manes and collars of hair, which varies in color from glossy black to pale yellow. Their skin color ranges from gray to light tan. Because their bodies do not sweat, yazirians pant to keep cool. They are omnivores.
Yazirians have four knuckles (one more than humans) on their fingers and toes. The inside toe is opposed like a thumb, allowing them to grasp things with their feet. The tips of their fingers and toes end in broad, ribbed pads, giving them an excellent grip. These characteristics, combined with their animallike appearance, earned them the nickname "monkeys."
SENSES
Yazirians’ senses of hearing, smell and taste are equivalent to a human’s. Because they evolved from nocturnal hunters their eyes are adapted to seeing in dim light, however, they can not see in complete darkness. They usually wear dark goggles when they must work in sunlight.
SPEECH
Yazirians have no trouble speaking hHuman languages or Pan- Galactic. Their own language is a combination of Human-type sounds and snarls and growls.
SOCIETY AND CUSTOMS
Yazirian communities are divided into large, loosely organized clans. All the members of a clan are related to each other. In the past, clan ties were very strong. The clans had traditional enemies and allies, and they struggled constantly for power and land. Since the Yazir- ians moved into space, they have learned to cooperate more and the clans have become less important. Despite this, yazirians still have a reputation throughout the Frontier as proud, fierce fighters.
A custom yazirians have kept intact is the selection of a life enemy. When a yazirian chooses a life enemy, he dedicates his life to destroying, overcoming or outdoing that enemy as completely as possible. In the past, a yazirian would choose an enemy clan or clan member as his life-enemy, but now the choice is much wider. A yazirian scientist could name an incurable disease as his life-enemy, or a yazirian trader could choose a competing company. The scientist would try to find a cure for the disease; the trader would try to build up his own company so it is more powerful than his enemy's, or even try to drive the other company out of business.A Yazirian gains honor by striving to defeat his enemy. Yazirians with powerful life-enemies are respected and admired. A yazirian that defeats its enemy does not need to choose another, but some yazirians do. There is no set point in a Yazirian's life when he must choose a life enemy, and some yazirians never choose one. A yazirian that dies without having chosen a life-enemy is considered unlucky.
ATTITUDES
In general, yazirians like vrusk and humans. They occasionally lose their patience with dralasites, because they are slow and would rather discuss ideas than act on them.
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Flight (Gliding)
Yazirians can glide short distances using the membranes attache dto their arms and legs. A yazirian must start his glide 10 meters (5") above the ground and can glide 1” (2 meters) for every meter he is above the ground when he starts his glide.
The maximum distance a Yazirian can glide depends on the gravity of the planet, as shown below.
Battle Rage (Novice, Berzerk):
Yazirians train themselves to berserk in battle. The yazirian does not have to wait until it receives a wound to make the Smarts roll. With a raise, they may use skills that require concentration they would otherwise be unable to use.
Low Light Vision:
Yazirians can see without penalty in dim light, however they must wear goggles while in bright light or sunlight or suffer a -2 to all ranged attack rolls and Notice rolls.
Yazirians are tall, thin humanoids. They have long arms and legs and slender torsos. Two large flaps of skin grow on either side of their bodies, attached along their arms, torso and legs. When a yazirian raises its arms, this membrane is stretched tight and forms a sort of wing. Under certain conditions (explained under Gliding). Yazirians can glide short distances using these wings.Yazirians have muzzles and high foreheads. Their heads are surrounded by manes and collars of hair, which varies in color from glossy black to pale yellow. Their skin color ranges from gray to light tan. Because their bodies do not sweat, yazirians pant to keep cool. They are omnivores.
Yazirians have four knuckles (one more than humans) on their fingers and toes. The inside toe is opposed like a thumb, allowing them to grasp things with their feet. The tips of their fingers and toes end in broad, ribbed pads, giving them an excellent grip. These characteristics, combined with their animallike appearance, earned them the nickname "monkeys."
SENSES
Yazirians’ senses of hearing, smell and taste are equivalent to a human’s. Because they evolved from nocturnal hunters their eyes are adapted to seeing in dim light, however, they can not see in complete darkness. They usually wear dark goggles when they must work in sunlight.
SPEECH
Yazirians have no trouble speaking hHuman languages or Pan- Galactic. Their own language is a combination of Human-type sounds and snarls and growls.
SOCIETY AND CUSTOMSYazirian communities are divided into large, loosely organized clans. All the members of a clan are related to each other. In the past, clan ties were very strong. The clans had traditional enemies and allies, and they struggled constantly for power and land. Since the Yazir- ians moved into space, they have learned to cooperate more and the clans have become less important. Despite this, yazirians still have a reputation throughout the Frontier as proud, fierce fighters.
A custom yazirians have kept intact is the selection of a life enemy. When a yazirian chooses a life enemy, he dedicates his life to destroying, overcoming or outdoing that enemy as completely as possible. In the past, a yazirian would choose an enemy clan or clan member as his life-enemy, but now the choice is much wider. A yazirian scientist could name an incurable disease as his life-enemy, or a yazirian trader could choose a competing company. The scientist would try to find a cure for the disease; the trader would try to build up his own company so it is more powerful than his enemy's, or even try to drive the other company out of business.A Yazirian gains honor by striving to defeat his enemy. Yazirians with powerful life-enemies are respected and admired. A yazirian that defeats its enemy does not need to choose another, but some yazirians do. There is no set point in a Yazirian's life when he must choose a life enemy, and some yazirians never choose one. A yazirian that dies without having chosen a life-enemy is considered unlucky.
ATTITUDES
In general, yazirians like vrusk and humans. They occasionally lose their patience with dralasites, because they are slow and would rather discuss ideas than act on them.
Average Size 2.1 meters tall (Medium)
Average Mass 50 kilograms (male), 60 kilograms (female)
Average Lifespan 140 years
Reproductive System heterosexual, viviparous
Body Temperature 39 degrees Celsius
Ability Scores: d6 Smarts, d6 Agility, Strength costs 2 points per die type
Speed: 6
Vision: Standard; Low-Light
Languages: Pan Galactic, Yazirian
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Flight (Gliding)
Yazirians can glide short distances using the membranes attache dto their arms and legs. A yazirian must start his glide 10 meters (5") above the ground and can glide 1” (2 meters) for every meter he is above the ground when he starts his glide.
The maximum distance a Yazirian can glide depends on the gravity of the planet, as shown below.
| Gravity | Maximum Glide |
| .6 | 300m (150") |
| .7 | 200m (100") |
| .8 | 100m (50") |
| .9 | 50m (25") |
| 1.0 | 20m (10") |
Battle Rage (Novice, Berzerk):
Yazirians train themselves to berserk in battle. The yazirian does not have to wait until it receives a wound to make the Smarts roll. With a raise, they may use skills that require concentration they would otherwise be unable to use.
Low Light Vision:
Yazirians can see without penalty in dim light, however they must wear goggles while in bright light or sunlight or suffer a -2 to all ranged attack rolls and Notice rolls.
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