Star Wars Universe Roleplaying Game

Sullustan

Sullustans are a hardy, sharp-eyed humanoid species native to the volcanic world of Sullust, a planet of toxic skies, rivers of lava, and vast cavern networks carved beneath a hostile surface. To survive the choking atmosphere and unstable terrain, their ancestors retreated underground, gradually developing a subterranean civilization of remarkable sophistication. Within immense caverns lit by the glow of magma flows and advanced illumination systems, the Sullustans built cities famed across the galaxy for their beauty and engineering—arched bridges suspended over lava rivers, polished obsidian plazas, and residential districts connected by high-speed transit tubes and lifts. The contrast between the world’s brutal exterior and its refined interior is one of the great wonders of the Outer Rim.

Life in tunnels and caverns shaped Sullustan biology in subtle but profound ways. Their large, dark eyes are adapted to low-light environments, allowing them to pick out details and motion in dim spaces where most species would be nearly blind. Combined with keen spatial awareness and a natural sense of direction, this makes them exceptional navigators and pilots, equally comfortable threading a starfighter through a dense asteroid field or guiding a convoy through treacherous trade routes. Many Sullustans claim they can “feel” a route after flying it once, and tales abound of Sullustan pilots who can retrace complex paths from memory alone.

Culturally, Sullustans are outgoing, curious, and fond of company. They enjoy meeting unusual beings, hearing strange stories, and sampling the customs of other worlds. At their best, they are pragmatic, good-humored, and quick to put others at ease—often with a wry comment or a well-timed practical joke. Their playfulness, however, masks a practical streak. Centuries of living on a dangerous world have made them shrewd judges of risk and reward; they may rush toward adventure, but rarely without at least a rough plan.

Economically and politically, Sullust is dominated by the SoroSuub Corporation, a powerful manufacturing conglomerate that grew from local industry into one of the largest non-Human-owned interstellar corporations in the galaxy. SoroSuub produces starships, weapons, energy systems, and consumer technology on a massive scale, and at one point effectively became Sullust’s government. More than half the planet’s population has been on its payroll, blurring the line between corporate policy and planetary law. This unusual arrangement has led to periods of both prosperity and unrest, especially when SoroSuub’s leadership aligned too closely with outside powers such as the Empire.

Throughout galactic history, Sullustans have been deeply involved in starflight, trade, and rebellion. Their talent for piloting and logistics made them valuable assets to the Alliance to Restore the Republic and later the Resistance, with figures like Nien Nunb becoming emblematic of the species’ bravery and skill. At the same time, many Sullustans remain content to work as engineers, navigators, traders, or shuttle pilots from the safety of their homeworld’s caverns, only occasionally indulging their taste for mischief. Those who do choose the life of an adventurer often do so out of curiosity, a hunger for firsthand experience, or a desire to see how beings from other worlds react when a small, jowl-faced prankster flies circles around them in an asteroid field.

Home Planet: Sullust, a volcanic, industrial world in the Outer Rim with toxic air and vast subterranean cities.
Physical Description: Sullustans are small, compact humanoids shaped by generations of life in the subterranean cities beneath their volcanic homeworld. Standing around 1.5 meters tall, they have lean but sturdy builds ideal for navigating tunnels, starship corridors, and industrial environments. Their most distinctive features are their large, dark, mouse-like eyes, adapted for low-light vision and capable of picking out detail in near darkness. Wide ears fan out from their heads, granting excellent sound sensitivity and situational awareness. Broad jowls frame their cheeks and give them a naturally expressive appearance. Their skin ranges from pale peach to light brown or gray, often with subtle wrinkles that deepen with age. Sullustans typically wear practical clothing—flight suits, tool belts, engineering gear, or protective underground attire—and their native headgear often integrates visors, respirators, or communication units developed from centuries of subterranean industry. Though physically unimposing, they carry themselves with an alert, quick-moving confidence born from a lifetime spent in hazardous environments.

Average Height: A typical Sullustan stands about 1.5 meters tall.
Average Weight: Sullustans usually weigh around 55 kilograms.
Age of Adulthood: Sullustans reach adulthood around 15 years of age.

Personality & Customs: Sullustans are friendly, sociable, and highly curious, often drawn to new experiences, people, and places. They possess a dry sense of humor and an enduring love of practical jokes, viewing surprise and mischief as a way to test character and build camaraderie. Beneath their playful exterior lies a pragmatic mindset shaped by the dangers of Sullust's volcanic landscape and its tightly packed underground cities. From an early age, Sullustans learn to navigate industrial hazards, assess risks quickly, and adapt to shifting conditions with calm efficiency. Their society emphasizes community, shared labor, and technical competence—values reinforced by the massive SoroSuub Corporation, which employs much of the population and influences daily life. Sullustans tend to trust in firsthand experience more than hearsay, and many develop an adventurous streak that leads them into starfighter cockpits, merchant lanes, or engineering roles across the galaxy. Despite the challenges of their history, they remain optimistic, adaptable, and endlessly fascinated by the galaxy and its people.

Languages: Sullustans speak, read, and write Sullustese and Basic.

Example Names: Aril Nunb, Dllr Nep, Nien Nunb, Sian Tevv, Syub Snunb.