Ebranite
Species: Ebranite
Home Planet: Ebra
Ebranite
Ebranites were the native people of the planet Ebra in the Dousc system. They were adapted to life in Ebra's systems of caves and canyons. Ebranites had six arms, with two opposable thumbs on each six-digit hand. Their feet were also adapted for climbing, with three large clawed toes and a thumb-like appendage on their heels. Their arms and legs allowed them to climb quickly, but they walked slowly on level ground. Their thick reddish-brown skin was mottled with red, white or black patches as camouflage against rocks. They also had excellent vision, and could see in infrared.
Ebranite social structures were based on family and clan units. Males were generally dominant, though mothers were respected more than any other Ebranites. Children had very little freedom. Clans, or thildas, were made up of twenty to thirty nuclear families living in the same area. Every Ebranite had their clan insignia tattooed on their uppermost left shoulder at birth. Every four local seasons (about three and a half standard years), a clan leadership council, or ghantar would be elected. The ghantar would elect a leader, or fyaban, from their own number. In early Ebranite history, clans often warred with one another, though only a few thildas continued their feuding ways by the Imperial era. The Rull and the Jih-tan were among these feuding clans.
The Galactic Empire, desiring Ebra's lu-ramin supplies, supplanted the traditional Ebranite leadership. Governor Evitch Jenton banished any Ebranites suspected of anti-Imperial beliefs to the lu-ramin mines of Grythsorin. In addition to political repression, their traditional trade with the Carosites was cut off. In response, many Ebranites joined the Alliance to Restore the Republic, including renowned Rebel operative Rith Tar'ak.
While fighting the Empire, Ebranites were hampered by their comparatively primitive weaponry, limited to bows, slings, and melee weapons. (Before the Imperial takeover, their only sophisticated technology was their hydrothermal works.) Most Ebranites distrusted sophisticated technology, which they associated with the Empire. Ebranites made up for this shortcoming with their fierceness. When Ebranites felt endangered, they went into a "combat rage" similar to that of the Wookiees, but not as uncontrollable.
Attribute Dice: 12D
DEXTERITY 2D+1/4D+1
KNOWLEDGE 1D/3D+2
MECHANICAL 1D/3D+2
PERCEPTION 2D/4D
STRENGTH 2D+1/4D+2
TECHNICAL 1D/2D+2
Special Abilities:
Frenzy: When believing themselves to be in immediate danger, Ebranites often enter a frenzy in which they attack the perceived source of danger. They gain +1D to brawling or brawling parry. A frenzied Ebranite can be calmed by companions, with a Moderate persuasion or command check.
Vision: Ebranites can see in the infrared spectrum, allowing them to see in complete darkness provided there are heat sources.
Thick Hide: All Ebranites have a very thick hide, which gains them a +2 Strength bonus against physical damage.
Rock Camouflage: All Ebranites gain a +1D+2 bonus to sneak in rocky terrain due to their skin coloration and natural affinity for such places.
Rock Climbing: All Ebranites gain a +2D bonus to climbing in rough terrain such as mountains, canyons, and caves.
Story Factors:
Technology Distrust: Most Ebranites have a general dislike and distrust for items of higher technology, prefering their simpler items. Some Ebranites, however, especially those in the service of the Alliance, are becoming quite adept at the use of high-tech items.
Move: 6/8 (running), 14/18 (climbing)
Size: 1.4-1.65 meters tall
Source: Galaxy Guide 12 – Aliens: Enemies and Allies
(pages 34-36), Ultimate Alien Anthology (pages 51-52) & Wookieepedia (For the Ebranite Description)