Star Wars Universe Roleplaying Game

Devaronian

Devaronians are one of the oldest spacefaring species in the galaxy, having developed interstellar travel long before many worlds joined the Republic. Their culture is sharply divided along gender lines: restless males driven by wanderlust roam the hyperlanes as tramp freighter captains, scouts, mercenaries, and smugglers, while females remain on Devaron, raising families and running the planet’s matriarchal governments and institutions. Male Devaronians are a common sight in rough Outer Rim spaceports, where their devilish appearance and aggressive personalities make them both memorable and intimidating. Many of them send a portion of their earnings back home, supporting families they rarely see. Female Devaronians, in contrast, are typically more stable, pragmatic, and serious-minded—content to manage business, politics, and daily life on Devaron itself. Any female Devaronian found adventuring offworld is almost always an exceptional individual who has chosen to defy cultural expectations and pursue her own path.

Home Planet: Devaron
Physical Description: Devaronians are horned, sharp-toothed humanoids with striking sexual dimorphism. Males are usually bald, with red- or dark-tinted skin, prominent horns sprouting from the forehead, and a mouth full of sharp incisors that reinforce their devil-like reputation. Females typically lack full horns, instead having small vestigial nubs or none at all, and many possess a full head of hair or a thin coat of fur. All Devaronians possess a unique silver-based, toxin-resistant biology with black blood and highly efficient livers, granting them a remarkable resilience against poisons and harsh environments.

Average Height: 1.7 meters
Average Weight: 70 kilograms
Age of Adulthood: 18 standard years

Personality & Customs: Male Devaronians are bold, daring, bull-headed, and often unscrupulous, with a love of freedom and a tendency toward risk-taking careers on the fringes of galactic law. They are notoriously stingy with credits, prefer to be masters of their own fate, and resent any authority that restricts their movement—making them natural recruits for rebellions and criminal syndicates alike. Female Devaronians are generally bright, wise, sharp-tongued, and far more community-focused, running households, clans, and political structures on Devaron. Devaronian society is formally matriarchal, but males remain deeply loyal to their families, sending money home even as they wander the stars. Their natural curiosity and keen attention to detail make them dangerous manipulators and shrewd judges of weakness. Across the galaxy, Devaronians are known for their intimidating presence, rough charm, and willingness to operate in morally gray spaces.

Languages: Basic, Devaronese

Example Names: Dmaynel Kiph, Elassar Targon, Jubal, Kapp Dendo, Tyrn Jiton, Lak Jit, Oxbel, Saricia, Sires Vant, Trynic, Ulicx Vinaq, Vilmarh Grahrk