Star Wars Universe Roleplaying Game

Bith

Bith are one of the most intellectually advanced Star Wars species, renowned across canon and Legends for their technical brilliance, scientific mastery, and near-supernatural aptitude for auditory analysis. Native to the peaceful and highly developed world of Clak'dor VII, Bith long ago embraced rationalism, scholarship, and diplomacy as the pillars of their civilization. Their species became famous for achievements in engineering, programming, biotech, architecture, and—perhaps most iconically—music, with Bith performers reaching legendary status throughout the galaxy. Their keen intellect and naturally analytical minds make them prized specialists in starship design, cybernetics, theoretical sciences, and advanced computing.

Historically, Bith society thrived in sprawling city-states built on cooperation and intellectual exchange. But one catastrophic conflict—the Bith Civil War, fought over the misuse of genetic bioweapons—scarred their species culturally and geographically. This tragedy reshaped their worldview, reinforcing a commitment to diplomacy, careful scientific ethics, and the avoidance of internal conflict. The aftermath pushed many Bith to spread throughout the galaxy to share knowledge, learn from other cultures, and rebuild their reputation as peaceful innovators.

Bith auditory sensitivity, among the most refined in the Star Wars galaxy, has had profound cultural impact. Their ability to perceive micro-tonal shifts, harmonic structures, and soundwave complexities forms the foundation of their legendary musical traditions. Bith musicians can detect imperfections invisible to most Species, enabling them to craft performances that border on transcendent. This same auditory talent translates into technical brilliance, allowing Bith scientists and engineers to diagnose mechanical issues by sound alone.

Offworld, Bith are often employed as researchers, programmers, starship systems analysts, architects, and medical specialists. Their reputation for precision attracts governments, universities, and private corporations seeking innovative minds. Yet many Bith also join spacer crews, Rebel cells, merchant guilds, or adventuring parties where their intellect and calm problem-solving provide critical support.

In Star Wars storytelling, the Bith exemplify themes of knowledge, reinvention, and cultural resilience. Their tragic history has not diminished their pursuit of harmony—whether in music, diplomacy, or applied science. This blend of technical prowess and philosophical introspection makes them one of the most quietly influential Species in the galaxy.

As player characters, Bith offer exceptional analytical ability, creative problem-solving, and support roles centered on intellect. Their calm demeanor, observational skill, and unique sensory perception make them invaluable allies in missions requiring precision, logic, or complex environmental awareness.

Home Planet: Clak'dor VII
Physical Description: Bith physiology is unmistakable. They possess large, bulbous craniums housing extremely developed brains, supported by smooth, elongated skull structures that allow for advanced neural processing. Their wide, black, lidless eyes excel at low-light vision and subtle motion detection, while their facial structure lacks a nose or typical oral cavity. Instead, Bith breathe through specialized pores and ingest food as nutrient pastes filtered through lipless, finely muscled mouths optimized for speech and sound modulation.

Their long, slender digits are highly dexterous, enabling remarkable precision in fine motor tasks, engineering work, musical performance, or medical procedures. Bith skin typically ranges from pale pink to beige and possesses a slightly glossy texture. Although fragile in appearance, Bith physiology is efficient and optimized for intellectual tasks and sensory interpretation rather than physical confrontation.

Their clothing tends toward functional robes, tailored garments, and lightweight attire that allows freedom of movement for hands and cranial articulation. Many carry data devices, instruments, or scientific tools integrated into their daily wardrobes, reflecting their highly specialized professions.

Average Height: 1.7 meters
Average Weight: 75 kilograms
Age of Adulthood: 16 standard years

Personality & Customs: Bith are calm, introspective, and inherently analytical. Their culture emphasizes reasoned debate, careful evaluation, and scientific accuracy over emotional impulse. Social harmony is deeply embedded in their traditions, with conflict resolution typically handled through logic-based discussion or mediated consensus rather than confrontation. The trauma of their ancient civil war reinforced a cultural aversion to violence and reckless experimentation.

Bith cultural identity is closely tied to music, scholarship, and intellectual exchange. Knowledge is considered a communal resource, and Bith often form guilds, studios, or research cooperatives that challenge one another to innovate responsibly. Their communication style is often precise and detail-heavy, sometimes perceived as overly clinical by more emotive Species.

As adventurers, Bith tend to approach missions with methodical planning, patience, and a focus on maximizing success through information gathering. They excel in scientific, analytical, and support roles—bringing clarity and structure to chaotic situations and elevating team efficiency through expert insight and calm reasoning.

Languages: Bith, Basic

Example Names: Doikk, Figrin, Jinkins, Lirin, Nalan, Tech, Tedn, Thai