Devaronian
devaronian
Special Abilities: Devaronians begin the game with one rank in Survival or Deception. They still may not train Survival or Deception above rank 2 during character creation.
Resilient Metabolism: Devaronian physiology is naturally hardy and resistant to toxins. Members of the species add automatic [1 Success] to all Resilience checks they make.
Devaronians independently developed the hyperdrive tens of thousands of years before the Battle of Yavin. They explored and made contact with the greater galaxy long before other inhabited systems near Devaron were officially discovered by the Republic. Members of the entrepreneurial species are a common site in spaceports and other centers of trade.
Devaronians have the misfortune of resembling mythological demons of many galactic cultures. Because of this, they are one of the galaxy’s most distrusted species. As a consequence, members of other species are often slow to take Devaronians at their word.
Devaronians are a bipedal mammalian species. Their skin color ranges from red to green, and a pair of pointed horns dominates each male Devaronians head. Females have vestigial spots in the same location as the males’ horns. Devaronians’ mouths are filled with sharp, pointed teeth that are particularly effective at rending the meat that dominates their diets.
Devaronians have black, silver-based blood. This unusual trait is linked to a particularly thorough blood filtration and cleansing system. Members of the species possess two livers, which constantly cleanse the body of toxins and carcinogens. This grants them an exceptionally high resistance to poisons, also enabling them to consume foods that would be highly toxic to other species.
Devaronian physiological quirks cause sulfur to be a particularly effective stimulant. When inhaled, the material rapidly enters the bloodstream, granting prodigious strength and speed. However, this is one element that their livers cannot cleanse as effectively over the long term. Extended exposure to sulfur can have serious medical consequences for a Devaronian.
Devaronian culture is primarily matriarchal. The species shows a certain cultural dimorphism linked to gender. Female Devaronians are typically far more settled. They value security and prosperity, preferring to raise their young within a stable environment. Males, by contrast, have an innate cultural wanderlust. They enthusiastically pursue constant travel and have an inherently high level of risk tolerance. In spite of this, males do embrace responsibility for their mates and offspring. Male Devaronians typically send the majority of their earnings back to their spouses on a regular basis, preferring to support their families even as they explore the galaxy.
Devaron is a temperate world in the Colonies region. The planet includes dense jungles and cooler mountainous regions. The species has established prosperous cities in most regions of the planet, though the oldest and most populous are within the low mountains. Devaron’s jungles encompass a range of dangerous predators, which continue to thrive on the largely civilized world. Journeys to these uncivilized regions can be dangerous even for accomplished explorers.
All Devaronians are fluent in Basic. Relatively few study their ancestral language of Devaronese.
Devaronians have a high frequency of Force sensitivity, but they do not have any prominent native traditions of Force users. There have been a number of notable Devaronian Jedi, however. In fact, the Eedit Temple was founded on Devaron because there were enough younglings from this planet and neighboring systems to justify a local training facility. In keeping with the Devaronian gender-specific personality traits, female Devaronians were more heavily represented within the order. Their inherent yearning for travel and adventure tended to interfere with training regimens for male Devaronians.