Star Wars Universe Roleplaying Game

Codru-Ji

Codru-Ji are a fascinating and highly adaptable Star Wars species known for their four-armed physiology, metamorphic life cycle, and strong tribal culture. Native to the forested world of Munto Codru, Codru-Ji appear frequently in Legends material as cunning hunters, skilled diplomats, and fiercely protective family members. One of the most unusual traits of their species is their developmental transformation: young Codru-Ji begin life as lupine-like “Wyrwulfs,” a stage often mistaken for a separate animal species. Only upon entering adolescence do they undergo a dramatic cocooning process that culminates in their emergence as four-armed humanoids. This metamorphosis shapes much of their cultural mythology and social identity.

Munto Codru’s diverse terrain—mountain ridges, thick forests, and wide valleys—reinforced Codru-Ji reliance on agility, coordination, and multi-limb dexterity. Their natural environment fostered a society built around clan loyalty, territorial awareness, and a deep connection to the land. Codru-Ji hunting traditions, which rely heavily on stealth, ambush tactics, and multi-weapon coordination, have been passed down for generations.

Codru-Ji society is highly communal and organized around extended family clans known for political influence, trade networks, and strong internal hierarchies. These clans often maintain diplomatic relationships with offworld powers, giving Codru-Ji a significant presence in interplanetary trade and negotiation. Their wisdom, perceptiveness, and unique physiology make them valuable intermediaries capable of multitasking in ways other Species cannot.

Their metamorphic childhood greatly influences Codru-Ji identity. Wyrwulf young are often protected fiercely by extended kin, and their transformation into adult form is celebrated with major rites of passage. These ceremonies reaffirm clan unity and represent a child’s readiness to contribute to tribal life in meaningful ways.

Offworld, Codru-Ji exhibit a blend of adaptability, tactical thinking, and cultural rootedness. Their four-armed coordination makes them exceptional warriors, technicians, and multi-role specialists. Some serve as mercenaries, diplomats, explorers, or scouts, while others seek to broaden their clan’s knowledge by studying foreign cultures.

As player characters, Codru-Ji offer unique combat versatility, rich role-playing depth, and meaningful ties to clan-driven storytelling. Their metamorphic background and multi-arm abilities provide a narrative foundation unlike any other species in the Star Wars galaxy.

Home Planet: Munto Codru
Physical Description: Adult Codru-Ji are four-armed humanoids standing around 1.5 to 1.7 meters tall, with wiry musculature and exceptional coordination. Their skin tones range from tan to light brown, while their hair often grows long and thick, reflecting clan traditions. Their extra set of arms is fully functional, granting them impressive dexterity, the ability to wield multiple tools or weapons, and enhanced climbing capabilities.

Their facial features are angular, with expressive eyes and pronounced ears suited to their forested environment. Their gait is light and quiet, a remnant of their predatory ancestry. Clothing typically includes layered garments, bandoliers, or clan-inscribed sashes that honor lineage or personal achievements.

Their Wyrwulf youth form resembles a small, furred quadruped with sharp senses and natural agility. Outsiders often mistake Wyrwulfs for animals, a misconception that sometimes leads to diplomatic complications when visiting Codru-Ji families.

Average Height: 1.6 meters
Average Weight: 60–65 kilograms
Age of Adulthood: 13 standard years

Personality & Customs: Codru-Ji are perceptive, resourceful, and deeply loyal to their clans. Their upbringing emphasizes responsibility to family and the importance of contributing to communal security. Their metamorphic childhood instills humility, adaptability, and an understanding of change as a universal constant.

Clan customs include ritual hunts, storytelling traditions, and elaborate ceremonies marking each stage of a Codru-Ji’s development. Honor, kinship, and strategic cooperation define their social interactions. Decision-making within clans typically involves both elders and skilled hunters, blending wisdom with practical experience.

As adventurers, Codru-Ji bring creativity, multi-tasking prowess, and strong interpersonal bonds. Their unique physiology supports hybrid combat styles or complex technical roles, while their clan-based worldview fuels compelling character arcs rooted in loyalty, growth, and self-discovery.

Languages: Basic, Codruese

Example Names: Adaavi, Deceven, Jorrdu, Ketanna, Merasska, Raiko, Veesani, Zallfric