Star Wars Universe Roleplaying Game

Rodian

Rodians are reptilian humanoids native to the humid, dangerous world of Rodia in the Tyrius System. Evolving amid dense jungles choked with predators and lethal flora, they developed as relentless hunters, quick to stalk, pursue, and eliminate their prey. Their culture revolves around the concept of the Hunt: every significant achievement, story, and celebration is framed in terms of worthy quarry, clever tactics, and the glory won by those who survive. Rodian art, theater, and even family legends often depict scenes of pursuit, ambush, or hard-won victory against deadly foes.

As Rodia industrialized and joined the greater galaxy, Rodians carried this hunter ethos into space. To them, bounty hunting and mercenary work are simply an extension of the traditional Hunt, now elevated to a galactic stage. Many leave home determined to prove themselves in the underworld, tracking fugitives, criminals, political targets, or anyone else whose capture brings credits and prestige. Success in these roles is often measured not just in profit, but in the cunning of the quarry and the risks required to bring them down. Some Rodians also turn their skills toward scouting, espionage, or information brokering, leveraging their keen senses and willingness to operate in dangerous environments.

Despite their violent reputation, Rodians are not mindless killers. They tend to be tenacious, focused, and highly pragmatic. A Rodian respects strength, ingenuity, and nerve—qualities they believe define a worthy hunter. Many are fiercely loyal to family or clan, and a Rodian who considers someone part of their "pack" may defend them with surprising devotion. However, outsiders often see them as abrasive, impulsive, or difficult to trust, especially when credits and glory are on the line.

In galactic society, Rodians are found anywhere that danger, profit, or opportunity coincide: working for Hutt cartels, serving in criminal syndicates, joining Rebel or New Republic cells, or operating as independent bounty hunters. Many dream of one day returning to Rodia with enough renown to claim the title of Hunt Master—a living legend whose tales will be retold around family fires and cantina tables for generations.

Home Planet: Rodia, a humid Mid Rim world covered in dense, predator-filled jungles.
Physical Description: Rodians are green-scaled reptilian humanoids with large multifaceted black eyes, a tapered snout, and a crown of short spines cresting their skulls. They possess twin saucer-like antennae that detect subtle vibrations, pointed ears, and suction-cupped fingers and toes well adapted to climbing slick vegetation and navigating swampy terrain. Their skin is rough and pebbly across most of the body but smoother on the snout and hands, and many offworlders find both their scent and appearance unsettling.

Average Height: A typical Rodian stands around 1.6 meters tall.
Average Weight: Rodians average about 60 kilograms.
Age of Adulthood: Rodians reach adulthood around 16 years of age.

Personality & Customs: Rodian culture is built around the idea of the Hunt. From a young age, Rodians are taught that danger is inevitable and that only those who pursue their goals with tenacity and courage truly deserve respect. They tend to be excitable, direct, and driven, with little patience for niceties or subtle diplomacy. Violence is not always their first answer, but it is an accepted and even honored tool when used against worthy prey. Rodians celebrate ferocity, cunning, and persistence, and their festivals and holidays often revolve around recounting famous hunts or staging competitive contests. Offworld, many Rodians see bounty hunting and mercenary work as the highest expression of their traditions. They often view contracts as formal hunts, with clients standing in for clan elders assigning a quarry. Though some Rodians temper their aggression and learn to navigate complex social landscapes, many remain blunt, suspicious, and socially abrasive, especially with those they consider soft or naive. Nonetheless, a Rodian who considers someone an ally may show a surprising degree of loyalty and will fight fiercely to protect those who have earned their respect.

Languages: Rodians speak, read, and write Rodese and Basic, and many also learn Huttese.

Example Names: Andoorni, Beedo, Chido, Doda, Greedo, Greeata, Kelko, Navik, Neela, Neesh, Wald.