Umbaran

Umbarans resided on the dark world of Umbara deep within the Ghost Nebula. Umbarans could see in ultraviolet and had the ability to read, subtly influence and sometimes control the will of others. Umbarans spoke the language Umbarese. Umbarans were gaunt, frighteningly pale Near-Humans with sunken eyes and cold calculating stares, due to the planet Umbara having an eternal twilight. Their eyes were well adjusted to the dark, but they were easily disoriented when exposed to bright sudden flashes of light. Umbarans were highly secretive and manipulative creatures, who craved little else than power and influence. Many had a darker sense of humor than the average Human, which could manifest in social interactions.

Masters of misdirection, these creatures almost never revealed their true thoughts or intentions. Umbaran society was built on a finely detailed caste system comprising almost one hundred levels. Only those in the top ten caste levels were given the opportunity to leave their homeworld, explaining their rarity outside the Ghost Nebula. The primary ambition of the average Umbaran was to ascend through the caste levels, using tactics from blackmail and subterfuge to cool assassination, thus priming them for a life in politics. Failed plots to ascend the ranks of society were met harshly with the attempted perpetrator imprisoned and their family dropped to one of the lower caste levels. Dependent upon the rank of the targeted individual, the perpetrator risked a death sentence for themselves and their entire family. Successful maneuvering however, was rewarded with prestige, making it worth the risk. They could also tell if a person was lying due to their more sensitive eyes and their ability to sense heat. The highest caste level, known as Rootai, comprised a council that rules Umbara, and its members were considered royalty.

RPG D6 Stats
Home Planet: Umbara Attribute Dice: 12D DEXTERITY 2D/4D KNOWLEDGE 2D/4D+1 MECHANICAL 2D/4D PERCEPTION 2D/4D+1 STRENGTH 1D+1/3D+2 TECHNICAL 2D/4D Special Abilities: Darkvision: Umbarans can see in the dark up to 20 meters. Darkvision is black and white only but otherwise functions as normal light. Low-Light Vision: Umabarans gain 1D in low-light conditions, and retain the ability to distinguish color and detail under these conditions. Light Sensitivity: Abrupt exposure to bright light (such as sunlight) blinds Umbarans for 1 round. In addition, they suffer a -1 penalty while operating in bright light without protective eyewear. Perceptive: Umbaran gain a +2 bonus to Perceptionagainst con and bargain rolls. Story Factors: Influence: In situations where a character’s reputation can be a factor, Umabarans gain a +2 bonus to con, bargain, persuasion, investigation and intimidation rolls. Move: 10/12 Size: 1.7-2 meters (male), 1.5-1.8 meters (female)