Star Wars Universe Roleplaying Game

Gilbrogian

Gilbrogians are an elusive, ancient Species known for their profound insight, uncanny intuition, and subtle connection to the unseen currents of the galaxy. Though few in number and rarely found outside long-established havens, they have quietly shaped events across millennia through influence, guidance, and the careful stewardship of knowledge. Most Gilbrogians possess an ability to sense truth, danger, and the emotional states of others with remarkable clarity—an innate perception often mistaken for low-level Force sensitivity.

Their long lives grant them extraordinary perspective. Some individuals live for centuries or even millennia, weathering the rise and fall of governments, orders, and empires with a mixture of humor and practicality. Rather than ruling or conquering, Gilbrogians prefer to observe, advise, and operate from the fringes. They collect stories, artifacts, and secrets with equal enthusiasm, and many build reputations as trusted anchors in chaotic times.

Despite their unassuming size, Gilbrogians are socially fearless. They mingle easily with beings from every corner of the galaxy, and their homes often become crossroads for wanderers, smugglers, explorers, and philosophers. Their physical frailty is balanced by sharp minds, quick wits, and a resilience of spirit that has carried them through eras of darkness. A Gilbrogian adventurer is rare, but when one steps onto the galactic stage, they tend to change far more than they intend.

Home Planet: Unknown; Gilbrogians do not openly share their origins.
Physical Description: Gilbrogians are small, round-bodied humanoids with expressive faces dominated by large, lens-like eyes capable of perceiving minute emotional cues. Their skin ranges from warm orange to golden brown, sometimes mottled with age. They possess elongated limbs relative to their torso, delicate hands capable of intricate work, and slightly hunched postures due to their compact skeletal structure. Their eyes are their most distinctive feature—wide, magnified, and capable of reading subtle energy shifts in their environment. Though not formally considered Force-sensitive, many Gilbrogians demonstrate an uncanny ability to "feel" disruptions, intentions, and hidden motivations. Their movements are slow but precise, and despite their short stature they carry an unmistakable presence born from centuries of surviving and learning.

Average Height: 1.0 meter
Average Weight: 25 kilograms
Age of Adulthood: 50 standard years

Personality & Customs: Gilbrogians are wise, perceptive, and notoriously difficult to deceive. They speak in layered truths, metaphors, and gentle prods that reveal as much as they choose to conceal. Their humor is warm, their patience immense, and their curiosity unending. They view the galaxy as a tapestry of choices and consequences, and they take great interest in the stories woven by those who wander through their lives. They value neutrality, independence, and perspective. Many choose to run remote gathering places—inns, safe houses, neutral cantinas, or crossroads hubs—where knowledge passes more freely than credits. Gilbrogians rarely take sides in galactic conflicts, but when they do, their choices carry significant weight. Among their own kind, Gilbrogians prize freedom of thought and a deep respect for personal journeys. They do not maintain a formal government or homeworld structure; instead, they remain loosely connected through long-standing friendships, shared histories, and the occasional exchange of artifacts or secrets.

Languages: Gilbrogian; many also speak Basic due to frequent interaction with travelers.

Example Names: Maz, Bruntalla, Kirok, Sunna, Yelti