Ryn
Species: Ryn
Home Planet: Unknown (believed to be somewhere in the Core)
Ryn
The Ryn were an uncommon humanoid species, with prehensile tails, beak-like noses, long fingers, and white hair. They were known for their musicality and diligent cleanliness.
History:
They were a nomadic species native to the Core Worlds. They were spread over the galaxy, their original homeworld forgotten, even to them. They had two theories about their origins: the first being that they were descended from thousands of musicians hired out to a world swept clean of artists, the second that they were the descendants of mercenaries deployed against an Inner Rim threat. The second gained credence due to the fact that the Ryn language contained many military words and phrases, most notably the fact that the words for non-Ryn and civilian were related.
Due to their homelessness, musical talent, natural secrecy, and avoidance of written records, Ryn developed a gypsy-like culture and a reputation for con artistry, leaving many species prejudiced against them. In some sectors it was legal to enslave or hunt Ryn. Their language was outlawed in many locations, and a large number of Ryn women were used as slave breeders.
The largest concentration of Ryn was located in the Corporate Sector due to the fact that it was far from those who would persecute them. Also, a Ryn healer saved the life of a CSA Executive Officer. The Ryn claimed to have invented Sabacc, originally as a means of divination. They were a very musical people, being able to play their beaks like flutes. They could even call droids with them, by being able to play pitches very precisely.
During the Yuuzhan Vong War, a number of Ryn refugees were based on Duro, and later attempted to settle in Senex-Juvex following that world's fall. The Ryn ran an information network that was second to none.
Droma, Han Solo's friend and, for a time, co-pilot was a Ryn.
Average Ryn: Dexterity 2D, Knowledge 2D, Mechanical 2D, Perception 2D, Strength 2D, Technical 2D.
Attribute Dice: 12D
DEXTERITY 1D+2/4D
KNOWLEDGE 1D+1/4D
MECHANICAL 1D/4D
PERCEPTION 2D/4D
STRENGTH 1D/4D
TECHNICAL 1D/4D
Special Abilities:
Musical Beak: The Ryn can play their perforated beaks like musical instruments. Some Ryn become so adept that they can imitate the tonal languages of many droids (R2 units, etc.). This requires a Moderate Perception: Musical Instrument skill check, though a Ryn will be unable to communicate unless he knows the droid's binary language.
Musical Aptitude: Ryn have a talent for music, and gain a +2 pip bonus to any skill rolls that involve music (singing, playing instruments, etc.).
Prehensile Tail: A Ryn can use its long, strong tail to grip items or individuals with both Strength and Dexterity attributes equal to the Ryn's own -1D. Supporting heavy weights with their tails is painful, and requires a Moderate Strength: Stamina skill roll each round past the first when they are supporting the weight of themselves or another being.
Story Factors:
Bad Reputation: Ryn are almost universally despised as thieves and con-men.
Odor: Ryn have superstitions regarding personal hygiene, which leads them to possess a characteristic odor that others find unpleasant.
Move: 10/12
Size: 1.4-1.6 meters tall
Source: Wookieepedia (For the Ryn Description)