Of all the creatures that shun the light of the sun and cling to the darkness of the subterranean world, none have the cunning nor the murderous instinct of the dread, diabolical predator known as the dire lurker. These fiendish creatures use their ability to cloak themselves in darkness to mask their approach when stalking prey. When not on the hunt, they prefer to hide amid stalactites of vaulted cavern ceilings while scanning their subterranean realm for the next victim to toy with. The netherworld horrors have been known to pursue prey for days and sometimes pass up quick kills in order to wear down their intended targets before finishing chem off. People who have been fortunate to survive the attack of a dire lurker claimed the beast seemed co feed off their fear. It’s unknown as to whether the creatures physically devour the terror they cause or are merely fulfilling sadistic desires, bur some speculate that the sole survivors of groups who were slain by dire lurkers were purposely left alive co tell of their experience. In any case, people do not enter their domain without good reason.
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Charybdis Devourer
Space holds innumerable dangers to overcome in traversing its vast expanse, but none are as insidiously dedicated to destruction as the silent hunter known as the charybdis devourer. Floating through space, these creatures, which appear to be mere asteroids, are in truth predators of the void seeking any solid matter they can find for sustenance. They hunt through the appearance of harmlessness and calculated manipulation of the force of gravity to bring both starships and minor astral bodies to their doom.
Chalsamars
Some say that to look upon the chalsamar is to view the face of the Creator. These crystalline creatures have evoked both wonder and awe among those who gaze upon the heavens, but they amazingly still remain an enigmatic force. Although there have been few recorded sightings in known history, scientists, sages, and a growing number of learned folk feel these beings could be as old as the universe and may have been given life when the early universe to form heavenly bodies. Many cults on remote space colonies worship the chalsamar as divine harbingers, and they sacrifice “infidels” to stay their “righteous” wrath.
Borkines
The people of Earth have given the galaxy many gifts and innovations; of them, the borkine is certainly the most dubious. Created during the early colonial period of Terran expansion, chis beast of many burdens is a genetically engineered amalgamation of several Terran species of herd and farm animal, including cows, horses, camels, pigs, alpacas, sheep, and many others. It’s designed to live anywhere people can live, and thrive in a number of environments effectively. The original name of this creature was the “OmniBeast” but over the centuries the term “borkine” has come to be the common moniker through interstellar legend and the proliferation of “bork” based food produces.
Verdendrian Explorer Template
Species: Verdendrian
Taurid Mercenary Template
Species: Taurid
Razithar Entrepreneur Template
Species: Razithar
Pherro Pilot Template
Species: Pherro
Mareen Traveling Artist Template
Species: Mareen
Occupation: Traveling Artist
Agility 3D
Mechanical 2D
Strength 1D+1
Knowledge 4D
Perception 4D
Technical 2D+2
Funds 4D
Credits 700
Fate Points 1
Character Points 5
Strength Damage 1D
Move 10
Body Points 26
Wound Level / Body Points Range
Stunned / 15-20
Wounded / 10-14
Severely Wounded / 5-9
Incapacitated / 2-4
Mortally Wounded / 1
Dead / 0
Equipment: exoskeleton (life support; +20 to lifting and running; Armor Value +3D; operator uses own skills; land Move of 10; claw attack with damage +1D; scale value O; requires external food and oxygen supply to operate life support; only operable by Mareens); artist hand comp with storage and recording device.
Disadvantages: Cultural Unfamiliarity (R1), with air-breaching species; Achilles’ Heel (R3), die if out of water for more than 15 minutes; Advantage Flaw (R1), hand-related activities are impossible when not in suit and without access to special plant fibers; Devotion (R2), to acquiring unique and beautiful objects; Hindrance: Atypical Move (R1), can only swim and jumping is limited when not in exoskeleton; Quirk (R3), must make a Very Difficult Knowledge or willpower roll to overcome fascination with beautiful items – failing indicates that the Mareen is at a disadvantage in interactions until leaving the situation.
Advantages:Equipment(R3), exoskeleton (see equipment); Size: Small (R2), scale value 6.
Special Abilities: Environmental Resistance (R2), +6D to Strength or stamina in extreme environments; Natural Ranged Weapon: Electric Shock (Rl), damage 3D, range 5/10/20, with Restricted (R1), may only be used once per round; Water Breathing (R1).
Description: You’re traveling the galaxy seeking beauty in all its forms. You capture it electronically; someday, you’ll render the images in shell.
Malcharan Cybersculptor Template
Species: Malcharan
Occupation: Cybersculptor
Agility 2D+2
Mechanical 2D
Strength 3D
Knowledge 3D+2
Perception 4D
Technical 2D+2
Funds 4D
Credits 700
Fate Points 1
Character Points 5
Strength Damage 2D
Move 10
Body Points 35
Wound Level / Body Points Range
Stunned / 21-28
Wounded / 14-20
Severely Wounded / 7-13
Incapacitated / 3-5
Mortally Wounded / 1-2
Dead / 0
Equipment: cybernetic right forearm Enhanced Sense: Touch (R1), +3 to touch-related skill totals; Extra Sense (R1), +1D to search and investigation rolls when attempting to detect flaws in stonework, crystals, etc.; both have Cybernetics (R1); hammer (damage +2); set of chisels (damage +2 each); cred-key.
Disadvantages: Debt (R1), owes money to a former patron for passage and supplies; Learning Problems (R1), must try a skill and fail at least 3 times during an adventure before being able to improve it; Hindrance: Arrogance (R2), +2 to bargain, con, and persuasion difficulties.
Advantages: none.
Special Abilities: see cybernetics in equipment description.
Description: You travel the galaxy, seeking inspiration and new materials to carve in .In addition to selling your art, you make a little extra money by valuing jewels for megacorporations and gem sellers. You think highly of yourself and have a hard time learning from anything but your own mistakes.