Snivvian

"Snivvians—my people—we play at things. Adventuring, politics, even crime. And I love the game. I'm good at it. But this—this is too much heat for me."

― Marn Hierogryph

Snivvians were a mammalian humanoid species native to the world of Cadomai Prime. They were sometimes called Snaggletooths due to their protruding jaws and short fangs. Because they came from a planet with a cold environment, evolution gave them thick skin instead of fur. Due to their oversized snouts, Snivvians made excellent scouts and trackers. Most Snivvians chose to speak Basic as well as a diverse range of secondary languages. Some refused to let go of their native tongue for symbolic, subtextual, or fashionable reasons.

History

Snivvians withstood numerous hardships that they channeled into their impressive artistic works. After gaining the ability to travel between the stars, the Snivvians attracted the attention of the brutal Thalassian slavers. Snivvian culture was nearly destroyed before the Galactic Republic discovered the practice and stepped in to protect the Snivvians. This protection was reduced during later years, but combined Republic and Snivvian forces remained sufficient to hold off lesser threats to their planets.

Society and culture

Snivvians were among the most renowned artists and authors in the galaxy. Their homeworld of Cadomai Prime had extremely cold temperatures and long winters, forcing the Snivvians to live long periods of time in subterranean caverns. During those long days, Snivvians developed their artistic talents and sensibilities. They produced masterpieces in holography, painting, sculpture, music, and the written word. Although technology would eventually lessen the need for this form of hibernation, Snivvians still felt the need—biologically and culturally—to continue the tradition. Many Snivvians traveled throughout the galaxy in attempt to live the lives of the subjects of their future artistic works, even when it was dangerous.

Snivvians had a reputation for sociopathic tendencies similar to the Trandoshans, and they tried to control their genetics in order to curtail such tendencies. When twin males were born, one of them would invariably display traits of psychotic genius.

Snivvians in the galaxy

Olsini Turpo was a middle-aged Snivvian tailor living in Bartyn's Landing, Lamaredd, c. 29 BBY; she was known to gossip about local politics.[2]
Zutton was a Snivvian who was seen in Chalmun's Spaceport Cantina in the Mos Eisley city of Tatooine during the Rebellion era.[3]

Home Planet: Cadomai

Attribute Dice: 12D
DEXTERITY 1D/3D
KNOWLEDGE 2D/4D
MECHANICAL 1D/3D
PERCEPTION 2D+1/4D+2
STRENGTH 2D/4D
TECHNICAL 1D/4D

Special Abilities:

Adaptive Skin: Snivvian can survive in temperature extremes of minus 30 degrees standard, to temperatures up to 45 degrees standard without harm or protective gear. They do wear clothing for cultural reasons. The Snivvian’s tough skin give them +1D armor bonus to resist physical damage.

Story Factors:

Strife-Torn History: The Snivvians never seem to get a break. From the genetic problems with the Blood Code, to the period of slavery by the Thalassians, the Snivvians have undergone hardship after hardship. Now that the Blood Code may have returned, the Snivvians are bracing themselves for more troubles. Despite such adversity (or perhaps because of it), the Snivvians are respected artists and writers.
Blood Code: The genetic flaw that has led to much violence in Snivvian history has also caused the Snivvians to be very distrustful of twins of any species. As families, Snivvian brothers tend to be very distant.

Move: 10/12
Size: 1.2-1.8 meters tall

Source: Galaxy Guide 12 – Aliens: Enemies and Allies (pages 80-82), Ultimate Alien Anthology (pages 147-149), Alien Anthology (pages 101-102), Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide (page 19), Rancor Pit Conversions: Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide, Wookieepedia