Borian

Welcome in most places, Borians are short, brightly colored humanoids with bald, spiked heads. Standing about 4-feet in height, Borians are sturdy, although not especially broad, weighing about 140 pounds. Blue Borians are stockier than Red Borians, while Red Borians are a little taller on average. A Borian’s skull is thick, and their bald heads are covered with spiky, bony protrusions. Male Borians almost always sport beards, which are almost always white; like the mythological Dwarves of human culture, a male Borian without a beard feels naked and exposed.

While not as long-lived as the Venetians, Borians do live extremely long lives. For all their technological bent, Borians do not tend to engage with life-extending  procedures. Most Borians live to about 250 years of age. Indeed, a Borian is not considered old until she reaches around 210 years. Both Red and Blue Borians reach maturity at the age of 90. There is little visible change in a Borian’s appearance between the ages of 90 and 210, which makes it very hard to guess a Borian’s age. However, they do prize age and respect their elders, and will proudly tell you how many years they have been alive. Borians regard age as a measure of experience, and aspire to be like those older than themselves.

Borians famously come in two colors—red, and blue. This is no more consequential than skin color in humans, although it has in the past caused tensions and even conflict. Red and blue Borians are extremely similar, though there are some minor differences. 

Borians have a reputation for good cheer and friendliness. This, coupled with their naturally robust constitution, also makes them renowned drinkers, and it has been said that Borians make the most common bartender race in the universe.

Statistics

Size/type: Small; humanoid

Attributes: END +1, INT +1, CHA +1, REP +1

Skill choices: carousing, hardy, [crafting], engineering, appraisal

Exploits

• Darksight. Borians can see in the dark to a distance of 10' per point of INT.

• Iron Constitution. Borians are not affected by poisons, including alcohol. They are also immune to radiation damage and radiation sickness.

• Tinkerers. Borians may designate one item of equipment which they own. That item permanently gains one bonus quality level. If the item is lost or destroyed, the Borian may designate a new item after 24 hours.

• Long-lived. When creating a Borian character, multiply their career lengths by 3.

• Personable. Borians are noted for their cheerful demeanor and likability. When taking a new career, a Borian may optionally exchange one of the listed four attribute increases for CHA, as long as it doesn’t result in a duplicate attribute advancement.