Star Wars Universe Roleplaying Game

Cerean

Cereans are a sophisticated and contemplative humanoid species native to the serene world of Cerea. Known for their towering conical skulls and dual binary brains, Cereans process information with remarkable clarity, speed, and parallel reasoning. Their ability to analyze multiple perspectives simultaneously has made them exceptional strategists, economists, cryptographers, and philosophers throughout galactic history. Shortly before the rise of the Empire, Cereans established formal contact with the wider Republic and quickly earned a reputation for their analytical brilliance and calm rationality. Their culture is matriarchal and deeply rooted in traditions that emphasize harmony with nature and minimal reliance on advanced technology. This quiet, thoughtful worldview resonates strongly with the Jedi Order, and many Cereans—most famously Ki-Adi-Mundi—have served as Jedi Knights and Council members. Despite their intelligence and mental agility, Cereans bear physical drawbacks: their elongated, heavy skulls and dual-heart circulatory system can strain the body, resulting in poor coordination compared to other humanoids. Nevertheless, they remain one of the most respected and philosophically rich species in the galaxy, valued for their insight, patience, and unwavering pursuit of balanced understanding.

Home Planet: Cerea
Physical Description: Cereans are tall humanoids, averaging between 1.8 and 2.1 meters in height. They are instantly identifiable by their elongated conical craniums, which house complex dual binary brains. These brains are supported by two hearts—one in the chest and one near the head—to maintain proper blood flow. Their faces are typically human-like, with hair colors ranging from blonde and red to black, often turning gray with age. Though their mental reflexes are sharp, the weight of their skulls and unusual physiology often result in reduced coordination and occasional back strain.

Average Height: 1.8–2.1 meters
Average Weight: 58–78 kilograms
Age of Adulthood: 16 standard years

Personality & Customs: Cereans are calm, rational, and analytical to a remarkable degree. Their binary thinking allows them to weigh multiple viewpoints simultaneously, making them excellent mediators, philosophers, and strategists. Cerean culture is matriarchal and highly traditional, valuing harmony with nature and a lifestyle deliberately free of excessive technology. Meditation is common across all social classes, and many Cereans use kasha crystals to achieve unparalleled mental focus. While their society is peaceful, those who choose the adventuring path do so with careful deliberation—and often bring an extraordinary depth of thought to both diplomacy and the Force.

Languages: Cerean, Basic

Example Names: Ki-Adi, So Leet, Sylvn, Ti-Dal, Maj-Odo