Kiltektet (Character Kit)

Kiltelctet (Student Missionary)
The Kiltektet exhibits qualities that humanoids consider the least likely in thri-kreen. The name Kiltektet means, literally, "the-learning-pack-who-enlightens," and this sums up the philosophy of the members. The Kiltektet is a pack devoted to hunting knowledge, then spreading that knowledge to others. In general, the member of the Kiltektet is less aggressive than other kreen, more knowledgeable about humanoids and humanoid society, and more willing to talk to other beings. Though their numbers are growing, the Kiltektet are still uncommon enough that most humanoids view Kiltektet as aberrations.
Most Kiltektet are Jeral, though some are To'ksa. In the Worth, any kreen can become Kiltektet, though the kit appeals most to Jeral, Tondi, and J'ez.
Character Class: A Kiltektet can belong to any character class available to the thri-kreen. The majority are multi-class psionicist/priests.
Role: A Kiltektet is different from other kreen, having changed the focus of the hunt to a search for knowledge. Kiltektet are still hunters, and will kill for food or to survive, but most of their energies are devoted to finding knowledge and passing it on to others. In particular, a Kiltektet returns knowledge to other Kiltektet first, then to other kreen, then to humanoids. Kiltektet also seek self-enlightenment, so usually engage in philosophical or artistic endeavors. If asked to discuss something of interest, or to share knowledge, the Kiltektet almost always agrees, no matter who has made the request.
To others, the Kiltektet often seems overly concerned with collecting knowledge. Some collect books and scrolls, others learn stories, and some collect samples of art and crafts. Some seek simply to see as much as possible, or to experience many different things. Eventually, a Kiltektet hopes to share whatever is learned with other Kiltektet and other kreen.
To become a member of the Kiltektet, a kreen must first be accepted as a clutchmate by one or more members. The Kiltektet clutchmate or clutchmates then study the other individual to determine if Ke or she would be a worthy addition to the Kiltektet Generally, the candidate is informed of the examination and asked if he or she desires to join. If the candidate refuses, no more is said; if desire is expressed, one member of the Kiltektet asks questions and attempts to instill in the candidate a thirst for knowledge. This process can take anywhere from a few hours to several weeks, and at the end, the member of the Kiltektet informs the other of the decision.
On rare occasions, a thri-kreen asks to join the Kiltektet. This is done by approaching a member and expressing an interest in learning. The Kiltektet then goes through the same examination process as if the applicant had been approached by Kiltektet, first attempting the clutch-bond, then moving onto questions and evaluations.
Some kreen are also raised from hatching as Kiltektet, in the manner of the first thri-kreen Kiltektet of the Tyr Region (as described in "The Great Race for Ka'Cha" in Chapter One). These kreen are considered Kiltektet from the moment they hatch, so never have to seek acceptance into the pack. This method has been known to produce a few maladjusted Kiltektet, who take the hunt for knowledge less seriously than they should. Normally, though, the Kiltektet who raise a clutch into membership devote enough time and energy to their charges to insure their devotion to the cause.
h!ote:ln the North, the Kiltektet has a much more militant stance. The members seek knowledge and try to spread it, sometimes to the point of forcing others to accept their way.
Weapon Proficiencies: Most Kiltektet use kreen weapons, but their greater exposure to other cultures allows them humanoid weapons as well. Tohr-kreen influence gives the Kiltektet kit a bonus proficiency for the kyorkcha. In the North, the free proficiency is gained because of the para-military nature of the northern Kiltektet. If a character has come late to the Kiltektet, the proficiency must be the next one selected.
Nonweapon Proficiencies: The proficiencies for the Kiltektet are as follows.
* Bonus Proficiencies: Hunting, reading/writing (any single language). Many Kiltektet learn the kreen syllabary (described under "Language and Communication" in Chapter 4).
* Required FVoficiencies: Artistic ability.
* Recommended: Chitinworking, direction sense, endurance, etiquette (standard or tribal), heraldry (standard or kreen), herbalism (kreen), history (local or ancient), languages (modern or ancient).
* Barred: Spellcraft, swimming (never available). Equipment: Because of the Kiltektet's exposure to different
societies, the character can begin play with any equipment normally found in the campaign. The character must have a sack, backpack, or some other way to carry souvenirs or collected items.
Kiltektet always wear jewelry of some kind; a Jeral usually prefers to have a small piece of obsidian placed in the forehead by a chitinworker, while a To'ksa often wears rings beneath the mandibles.
Special Benefits: A character with the Kiltektet kit is a member of an extended pack. Though the pack has no hierarchy, the members value their bond with one another and will aid each other in any way possible, so long as such aid does not violate any Kiltektet beliefs. Thus, the member of the Kiltektet has a widespread support network. Kiltektet recognize each other by their decorative jewelry, their attitudes, the items they carry, or through more subtle clues. Other than the benefits of the pack and the kit's free proficiencies, the Kiltektet gains no other benefits.
Special Hindrances: Kiltektet are uncommon at best, so other members might be hard to find. Hunting thri-kreen sometimes show disdain for the characters. Kik (and other raiders) have no respect for Kiltektet, and the feeling is mutual. Kiltektet receive a +2 penalty to reaction rolls when they encounter kreen raiders. A Kiltektet never joins a raiding pack
Wealth Options: Kiltektet members receive the standard wealth for their class. The character has at least some understanding of money and keeps any leftover starting wealth in that form.