Star Wars Universe Roleplaying Game

Vuvrian

Vuvrians are tall, insectoid humanoids native to the tranquil Inner Rim world of Vurdon Ka—an idyllic, predator-free planet whose still air, mossy forests, and gentle climate shaped every aspect of Vuvrian evolution. Their twelve-eyed heads, elongated necks, and extremely sensitive skin grant them extraordinary environmental awareness, allowing them to detect subtle shifts in temperature, pressure, and movement. This hypersensitivity is often mistaken for telepathy or latent Force ability, and indeed, many Vuvrians make exceptional Jedi. Yet this same delicate physiology leaves them with a notoriously low pain threshold, which has hindered their participation in military service.

Vuvrian society developed without the hardships that molded many other civilizations. Their homeworld’s lack of predators and near-constant comfortable climate produced a culture defined by diplomacy, curiosity, and intellectualism rather than martial tradition. Vuvrians rarely colonize other worlds, preferring to remain close to the serenity of Vurdon Ka, though many travel widely to observe the galaxy and broaden their understanding of other cultures. Paradoxically, Vuvrians who choose to settle offworld often gravitate toward harsh, extreme climates—such as Tatooine or Pantora—believing that experiencing discomfort and adversity helps them empathize with species who evolved under far less forgiving conditions.

Renowned negotiators, orators, and problem-solvers, Vuvrians have long served as diplomats, mediators, trade specialists, and advisors throughout the Galactic Republic, the Galactic Empire, and the later Alliance to Restore the Republic. Their warm demeanor, earnest interest in others, and impeccable reasoning make them formidable conversationalists and natural peacemakers, while their dozen eyes grant them full panoramic vision—an advantage that led many to careers in law enforcement, intelligence, and reconnaissance. Despite their intimidating insectoid appearance, Vuvrians are widely loved for their sincerity, integrity, and genuine desire to help others.

Home Planet: Vurdon Ka, a peaceful, windless, predator-free world in the Inner Rim.
Physical Description: Vuvrians are tall, slender bipeds with elongated necks and large insectoid heads shaped like elongated ovals. Their heads display twelve eyes of varying sizes and colors, arranged evenly to provide full 360-degree vision. Two long, flexible antennae sprout from the crown of the skull, capable of registering minute air vibrations. Their skin is extremely sensitive—able to register subtle temperature shifts and disturbances that other species would never detect. As they age, this sensitivity diminishes, and their skin grows more wrinkled, particularly if exposed to harsh offworld environments such as desert heat or polar cold. Vuvrians typically stand around two meters tall, their movements graceful and measured, their voices smooth and melodic.

Average Height: Two meters on average.
Average Weight: Approximately 80 kilograms.
Age of Adulthood: Vuvrians reach adulthood at 18 and may live beyond 80 years.

Personality & Customs: Vuvrians are known for warmth, curiosity, and an innate desire to understand others. They are highly diplomatic, excelling at interpersonal communication, emotional analysis, and logical persuasion. Their serene homeworld shaped a culture that values harmony, cooperation, and intellectual discourse over conflict. Many Vuvrians become mediators, negotiators, or administrators, leveraging both their social grace and analytical skill.

Despite their disarming appearance, Vuvrians are deeply empathetic beings who strive to see every side of a problem. Their cultural ethos encourages them to travel, study, and experience other societies firsthand. Some Vuvrians intentionally subject themselves to harsh climates as a form of personal growth, believing hardship broadens perspective. They generally dislike violence and avoid harming others unless absolutely necessary, a trait reinforced by their extremely low tolerance for pain.

Vuvrians speak a buzzing, humming language but also commonly use Basic and often enjoy learning a wide variety of alien languages. Their names tend to be melodic or softly clicking, reflecting their speech patterns.

Languages: Vuvrian, Basic, and often multiple foreign languages learned through travel.

Example Names: Cimilak, Gwent, Kirrewa, Mylthea, Nilzilun, Nystammall, Scrin, Swiegal, Weelax, Wiosela.