Species Name: Iridani

Type: Humanoid

Physical Traits: Green pigmentation. Iridani are bipedal humanoids in appearance with distinctive ears. By and large, Iridani are completely bald, possessing very little body hair beyond eyelashes, though in a slight oddity some males have been known to be able to grow beards. This may be a simple genetic throwback or ethnic variation as even on Earth, certain groups are themselves less capable of facial hair growth. Iridani physiology is extremely resilient and able to keep functioning even after suffering substantial blood loss, multiple amputations, or other injuries that would easily kill a human. This at least partially stems from a very robust metabolism and high levels of endurance that allows Iridani to breathe in relatively low oxygen atmospheres and can typically go without food for as long as two weeks. However, their unique biochemistry means that they cannot imbibe alcohol without suffering a drastic psycho-chemical reaction. Those that consume even a small amount suffer from sudden and extreme psychotic impulses accompanied by violent, homicidal rages. Iridani do not perspire the way humans do and instead secrete a kind of fluid while they sleep that serves a similar function. As a result, Iridani do not bathe to maintain personal hygiene but instead ritually use a chemical that strips away the outer layers of their skin each day, as a symbol of being constantly reborn. Though Iridani reproductive organs are essentially similar to that of humans, their internal anatomy is significantly different. One of the more notable differences is that Iridani females do not menstruate, at least not in the same way as human women.

Height: 5-6 ft

Weight: 60-150 lbs

Mobility: Legs

Sensory Organs: Visual

Communication: Vocal

Reproduction: Sexual

INT: 3D6, WIS: 3D6, STR: 3D6-1, DEX: 4D6, CON: 3D6, CHA: 3D6, MR: 3D6, HPs: CON +D10

Orbit/Climate: 1 AU. Very stable, circular orbit, very stable surface temperature.

Atmosphere: Standard glacial Oxygen/Nitrogen with minimal Carbon dioxide and high ozone.

Oceans: 74%

Gravity: 70%

Feeding Habits: Carnivore

Lifespan: 600 years

Technology: 9

Culture: Standard. Diversified mix of kind and evil people. Culturally, psi ability is considered to be as a gift and a calling and by tradition, telepaths are freely trained, fed, clothed and otherwise provided for so that they are able to openly offer their services to those in need. The Iridani are a deeply spiritual, highly ritualistic and disciplined people. They seek conformity and enlightenment above all. Honour is everything and they generally do not lie, except to save another or to help another save face. From birth to adulthood, they are taught to be selfless and learn the importance of service to all aspects of life. Working for generations, they create a legacy for themselves and are ready to sacrifice their lives, their blood, or their honour for others.

Iridani society is segregated into a caste system. The three castes are the Worker Caste, Warrior Caste and Religious Caste. Each Iridani is born into a particular caste but may join another if they feel strongly that their calling in life lies there. The castes are divided into clans which have their own leaders and family houses. Iridani religious beliefs hold that the universe is both alive and conscious and that it manifests in all forms of sentient life, giving all individuals a piece of itself. There is also a belief in a collective soul and collective reincarnation. Thus, each generation of Iridani are reborn into the next. As a rule, Iridani do not lie. To maintain honour, they must tell the truth or keep silent. However, distortion of the truth is accepted if by doing so the Iridani allows another being or member of their clan to "save face."

Government: Council

Population: 26 billion

Home System:

Number of Stars: 1, Particulus

Star Type: G

Planetoid Belts: 0

Inner Planets: 0

Middle Planets: 1