Star Wars Universe Roleplaying Game

Kel Dor

The Kel Dor are a tall, mask-wearing humanoid species native to the isolated world of Dorin, a planet whose atmosphere is composed of helium and a rare gas called Dorin gas. To most offworlders, the Kel Dor appear mysterious and austere, their faces concealed behind antiox breath masks and goggles that allow them to survive in oxygen-rich environments—atmospheres that would otherwise prove lethal. Beneath these elegant masks lies a species shaped by harsh natural laws and strong communal traditions, developing a reputation across the galaxy for wisdom, justice, and a strangely quiet intensity that can shift into swift action when provoked.

Dorin’s perpetual storms, razor-thin mountain ridges, and atmospheric anomalies forged a people both resilient and composed. Kel Dor society evolved around tight-knit clan structures, each distinguished by unique patterns etched onto their breath masks—symbols of heritage, honor, and ancestral memory. Their culture places great emphasis on balance: balance between mercy and punishment, tradition and adaptation, contemplation and decisive action. This cultural mindset produced generations of scholars, lawkeepers, and Force mystics, most famously represented by the Baran Do Sages, an ancient order of seers whose teachings predate the Jedi Order.

A defining trait of the Kel Dor is their stark moral clarity. Calm by nature and guided by a strong sense of responsibility, they nevertheless believe in swift, efficient justice. Many Kel Dor embrace vigilantism when confronted with corruption or lawlessness—acting without hesitation when they believe an individual threatens the community. This blend of compassion and hard judgment creates a species that is gentle with the weak and unrelenting with the wicked.

Kel Dor physiology has also shaped their place in the galaxy. Their leathery skin and specialized respiratory system allow them to survive the vacuum of space for short periods—a fact that has given rise to countless tales of Kel Dor explorers walking between docking rings or surviving catastrophic hull breaches long enough to save others. Their masked appearance and amplified vocoder-enhanced voices give them an enigmatic presence, but behind the mask, they are warm, loyal beings with a profound respect for life and harmony.

Though rare among the stars, Kel Dor adventurers often leave Dorin in search of wisdom, justice, or spiritual growth. Some join the Jedi Order, like the famed Jedi Master Plo Koon, whose calm strength embodied the best of Kel Dor tradition. Others become investigators, mediators, bounty hunters, or diplomats, carrying with them the serene determination of their people—along with the ever-present breath mask that marks them unmistakably across the galaxy.

Home Planet: Dorin
Physical Description: Kel Dor average between 1.6 and 2 meters tall and possess leathery, resilient skin in hues ranging from peach to deep rust-red. Their faces are distinctly alien, with recessed features, fleshy folds, and deep eye sockets filled with large, dark eyes adapted for Dorin’s dim atmospheric light. Because oxygen is poisonous to them, Kel Dor must wear specialized antiox breath masks when offworld—sleek devices that cover the nose, mouth, and often the eyes, protecting both their respiratory system and their delicate ocular fluids. Many masks include integrated goggles, and the mask’s surface is commonly etched with clan-specific markings. Their hands feature three thick fingers and an opposable thumb, allowing for fine manipulation. Their bodies are light but strong, capable of surprising bursts of athleticism. Kel Dor can survive for a short time in the vacuum of space due to their unique physiology, though doing so is painful and disorienting. Their masked silhouettes, amplified voices, and deliberate movements give them a calm yet imposing presence that few species forget.

Average Height: 1.8 meters
Average Weight: 70 kilograms
Age of Adulthood: 16 years

Personality & Customs: Kel Dor are calm, introspective, and compassionate, but beneath this serenity lies a fierce dedication to justice and personal responsibility. They believe that balance must be protected—even if doing so requires decisive or forceful action. While many Kel Dor approach problems with diplomacy and reason, they have little patience for willful cruelty or exploitation, and they do not hesitate to intervene directly when the situation demands it. Kel Dor culture is clan-based, with each clan maintaining long lineages of tradition, philosophy, and mutual protection. Breath mask patterns serve as spiritual and historical identifiers, treated almost as heirlooms. Many Kel Dor follow the teachings of the Baran Do Sages, valuing foresight, harmony, meditation, and emotional equilibrium. Their society encourages service to others, mentorship, and quiet self-improvement, fostering a culture of humility and wisdom. Despite their altruism, the Kel Dor remain vigilant and pragmatic. They make loyal allies, principled warriors, and steady leaders—guided always by the conviction that justice must be clear, swift, and honorable.

Languages: Kel Dor, Basic

Example Names: Dorn Tlo, Plo Koon, Torin Dol