Jawa

Jawas are short, robed scavengers from the deserts of Tatooine. Known for their glowing yellow eyes and rapid, high-pitched speech, Jawas are ingenious tinkerers and scrappy traders. They travel in Sandcrawlers scavenging technology and droids from wreckage and ruins, often repurposing junk into clever devices. Their social groups are clan-based, with a strong emphasis on bartering, mobility, and secrecy. While they tend to avoid direct conflict, they are notorious for their cunning and ability to disappear into the sands before anyone notices something's gone missing.

Home Planet: Tatooine
Physical Description: Jawas are small humanoids always seen in hooded robes, concealing their exact appearance. They stand about one meter tall and exude an aura of secrecy and nervous energy.

Average Height: 1.0 to 1.2 meters
Average Weight: 25 to 35 kilograms
Age of Adulthood: 12 standard years

Personality & Customs: Jawas are curious, cautious, and opportunistic. They travel in clans, trading parts for survival and avoiding confrontation when possible. While not openly hostile, they’re always on the lookout for a good deal—or an unattended droid.

Languages: Jawaese, Basic (understood)

Example Names: Het Nkik, Jek Nkik, Ronto, Bboo, Tikkit

Traits

Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light.

Scavenger’s Ingenuity. Once per long rest, you may improvise a simple gadget from nearby junk, determined by DM discretion.

Tiny Fixers. When using Mechanics to repair a device or droid, you complete the task in half the normal time.

Ion Affinity. You are proficient with Ion weapons and have Advantage on saving throws against Ion and EMP effects.

Sandcrawler Shuffle. Once per encounter, you may Disengage or Hide as a bonus action. You also have Advantage on Stealth checks.

Weak Frame. You cannot wield heavy weapons and have Disadvantage on Strength saving throws.

Easily Spooked. You have Disadvantage on saving throws against mind-affecting Force powers.

Cowardly Reflex. When reduced to half HP or lower, make a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, you must drop Prone and use your next action to Hide.

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Jawa

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