RILIANS

RILIANS
     Homeworld:  Symlos
     Other planets inhabited: None     Appearance:  Rilians are a short, slim, humanoid race that spends most of their time beneath the

surface of their planet.  They are completely hairless, with a slate grey skin and thin pale yellow

stripes running down their backs.  Rilians have very large refractive green eyes that allow them to see

in the dim subterranean light.  Rilians have long agile fingers, and a number of retractable suction

cups along their hands, arms, and legs.  Using these cups, they can move along relatively flat surfaces

at half normal speed, regardless of angle.  Their small size, inconspicuous color, and their ability to

hang in unexpected areas make them virtually invisible in their home terrain, and those that have

journeyed off planet have found that many industrialized areas match that environment in many ways. 

Leaders:  The Rilians are arranged along clan lines, with most disputes handled by ritual combat, using

their oddly angled fighting sticks that are highly effective against many opponents.      World view: 

Rilians tend to have a rather pragmatic view of the universe.  Their home tunnels are often infested by

rather deadly creatures, leading them to believe that the universe is a somewhat irrational place,

where you can die for no real reason.  Temperament:  Rilians have a rather quiet sense of humor, that

allows them to find something worth laughing about in just about any situation.  However, when a

situation becomes violent, they are quite ruthless, slightly throats without a thought.  History and

Culture:  Rilians have spent a long time just  surviving in the hostile caverns of their homeworld. 

When they were first contacted by explorers from the galactic community, they started contracting out

as mercenaries, in exchange for the advanced technology that they saw as the only real power in the

new, larger universe.  They are quite effective as mercenaries, and command high prices, which they

commonly take in either credits, technology or training.  The Rilian's affection for technology has

catapulted them from being just another race of cave dwellers to becoming the unquestioned master of

their planet.  Several Clans are considering planting colonies on other planets, and several factories

and research centers have opened across the planet.     Tech Level:  An odd combination of the primitive and the advanced.  The Rilians mad dash for

industrialization has left several gaps in their technology where they preferred the old way of doing

things to the best that the galaxy can offer.     Rilians in the Galaxy:  The Rilians have become known as professional mercenaries, willing to take

on some of the most difficult tasks for standard pay.  Relying on speed and stealth rather than muscle,

they are not that effective for those people that want to use mercenaries to show their power, but they

are unquestionably effective.  They have also become known in scientific circles for their

inventiveness and their relentlessness in pursuit of knowledge.
     A Quote:  "That'll be ten thousand five hundred credits.  Or three of those new computer spikes."     Spaceships:  Rilians currently use stock and modified versions of the galaxies most popular ships,

though several clans are working on the production of their own ships.
     Attribute Dice:  13D
     Attribute Min/Max
     DEX:  2D+1/5D+2
     KNO:  2D/4D
     MECH: 1D/4D+1
     PER:  2D/6D
     STR:  1D/3D
     TECH: 1D/4D+2
     Move:  8/14
     Average Size: 1.5 meters tall,  35 kg. mass
     Special Abilities:     * Hide:  Due to the coloration and natural stealth of the Rilians, they gain a +3D bonus to their

hide rolls, whenattempting to hide in areas similar to their home tunnels.  This includes just about any grey toned

ceilinged areas, so it is a rather useful skill.     * Night Vision:  Because of the efficiency of their ocular system, Rilians can see in just about

any conditions short of absolute darkness.  However, they are uncomfortable in the sort of lighting

conditions that humans perter, and suffer a -1D penalty to all actions unless they are wearing some

form of vision protection.     * Climbing:  Due to their suction cups, Rilians can automatically climb on reasonably flat

surfaces without makingany checks, and gain substantial bonuses in all other situations.  However, use of these suction cups

renders them particularly vulnerable to contact poisons, a fact that those trying to protect themselves

from Rilians have not overlooked.