Ithorian

　Ithorians — also known by the derogatory term "hammerhead"　— are large, graceful creatures from the Ottega star　system. They have a long neck, which curls forward and　ends in a dome-shaped head.　Ithorians are perhaps the greatest ecologists in the galaxy:　they have a technologically advanced society, but have　devoted most of their efforts to preserving the natural and　pastoral beauty of their homeworld's tropical jungles.　Ithorians live in great herd cities, which hover above the　surface of the planet. The Ithorians are extremely devoted to　maintaining ecological balance, striving to preserve what　they reverently refer to as their "Mother Jungle."　Ithorians often find employment as artists, agricultural　engineers, ecologists and diplomats. Many Ithorian traders　travel the galaxy in enormous "herd ships" that are masterpieces　of comfort and environmental engineering. Typically　a peace-loving and gentle people, the Ithorians are reluctant　to participate in the galactic civil war, though a few have　allied themselves with the Rebellion.　

• Ithorians　Attribute Dice: 12D
　 DEXTERITY 1D/3D　
KNOWLEDGE 2D+2/5D　
MECHANICAL 1D/2D　
PERCEPTION 1D+1/4D　
STRENGTH 1D/3D　
TECHNICAL 1D/2D+1　
Move: 10/12　
Size: Up to 2.3 meters tall
Special Skills:　
Knowledge skills:　
Agriculture: Time to use: at least one standard week. The character　has a good working knowledge of crops and animal herds, and　can suggest appropriate crops for a type of soil, or explain why　crop yields have been affected.　
Ecology: Time to use: at least one standard month. The character　has a good working knowledge of the interdependent nature of　ecospheres, and can determine how proposed changes will　affect the sphere.　This skill can be used in one minute to determine the probable　role of a life-form within its biosphere: predator, prey, symbiote,　parasite or some other quick description of its ecological niche.　
Story Factors:　
Herd Ships: Many Ithorians come from herd ships, which fly from　planet to planet trading goods. Any character from one of these　worlds is likely to meet someone that they have met before if　adventuring in a civilized portion of the galaxy.　

Average Ithorian. Dexterity 2D, Knowledge 2D+2, Mechanical 1D+1, Perception 2D+1, Strength 2D, Technical 1D+2. Move: 10.　

See Also

• Average Ithorian
• Cynical Scout
• Ithorian Storyteller