ADVOZSE

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Advozsec (singular: Advozse) were a humanoid species, easily distinguished by the single horn on top of their hairless heads. Their home planet of Riflor was geologically unstable, with frequent volcanic eruptions, a condition which shaped their culture and their place in the galaxy.

Since so much of the sunlight on Riflor was blocked by volcanic eruptions, Advozsec tended to settle near geothermal springs for heat. Unfortunately, these springs also tended to be in geologically unstable regions, and anything built near them was often destroyed or abandoned due to eruptions or ground quakes. As a result, the Advozse people ended up having little attachment to material goods or long-term plans, and developed a pessimistic, selfish, and even paranoid outlook on life. This facet of their culture remained long after contact with the Galactic Republic gave them access to modern construction techniques allowing for more permanent buildings. Seeing financial stability as the only truly achievable stability one could find in life, the Advozsec constantly strove to accumulate as much monetary wealth as they could in a lifetime in order to have the ability to rebuild when the worst happened.

Reading and writing the language Advb, Advozsec generally used a first name and a second name. Typical names included Kol Nurn, Roda Lem, and Vel Ramdro. Other Advozsec, such as the warlord Tulak and his son Kalut, were only known by a single name.

Gaining representation in the Galactic Senate on Coruscant, the species was often perceived as being decent bureaucrats. When the Clone Wars erupted between the Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems, Riflor's Senator Silvu Donte attempted to secede from the Republic but the planet was quickly placed under the guardianship of the 19th Sector Army of the Grand Army of the Republic and was unable to support the Separatist cause in any substantial way. Despite this, a strong Separatist leaning permeated the society and representatives of the Republic were not welcome.

When the Galactic Empire came to power, Advozsec involved in Riflor's rich mining operations were cut off from planetary decision making by their Imperial overseers. While most Advozsec supported the Empire, with many serving in its bureaucracy, the Imperial forces on Riflor had to put down several protests demanding a greater Advozse voice. In the decades following the Galactic Civil War, the world was invaded by the Yuuzhan Vong as they waged their campaign of conquest and terror across the galaxy. Creating a bio-virus which killed off Riflor's plant life, the Advozsec who remained on the world died of malnutrition. The species survived only through those Advozsec found on other planets and colonies.

**Personality:** Advozsec do not trust easily, and they don't trust that anything-**anything**-is permanent. They prepare for the worst, yet for all their supposed pessimism, they do hope and strive for the best realistic outcome. Advozsec are notoriously indifferent to possessions save money. While objects, homes, and cities may be destroyed during the next calamity season, monetary power can rebuild a society and keep it from collapsing into barbarism. Their gloomy outlook on the universe means that they also seem irritable to other beings.

**Physical Description:** The Advozsec were evolved from herbivorous reptile-analogs which fed on the vegetation known to form around the planet Riflor's hot springs. Evolving into a class of reptomammal, the Advozsec had a single black horn at the crown of their heads, four digits on each hand and foot, pointed ears, and large black eyes. Their skin varied from yellow to dark brown. Advozsec were strictly vegetarian, being unable to properly digest meat. Nevertheless, at least some members of the species had sharp teeth.

The Advozsec home planet of Riflor was geologically unstable, with frequent volcanic eruptions. The geothermal hot springs that appear on their home world forced the species to evolve thick skin in order to survive. The large, black eyes of the Advozsec were adaptations to the clouds of volcanic ash which darkened Riflor's skies. Though they were most comfortable in the naturally dim light of their home world, Advozsec could adjust to levels of light found on other worlds with minimal discomfort.

**Home Worlds:** The tectonically unstable planet of Riflor, located in The Mid Rim.

**Languages:** Advozsec have their own native language of Advb, a reverberating language that sounds hauntingly melodic.

**Example Names:** Bom Vindim, Gjeel Dhantra, Kol Nurn, Roda Lern, Vel Remdro.

**ADVOZSE SPECIES TRAITS**

• • Ability Modifiers: All Advozsec receive a +2 bonus to both their Constitution and Wisdom but suffer a -2 penalty to their Dexterity. Advozsec are cynical and hardy, though they lack a certain grace possessed by others.

• • Medium Size: As medium creatures, Advozsec have no special bonuses or penalties due to their size.

• • Speed: Advozsec have a base speed of 10 meters.

• • Heightened Awareness: An Advozse can choose to re-roll any Listen or Spot checks, but the result of the re-roll must be accepted, even if it is worse.

• • Low-light vision Advozsec can see twice as far as a human in dim light.

• • Natural Armor: Advozsec have a +1 Natural Armor bonus to their Damage Reduction. A Natural Armor bonus stacks with an Armor bonus.

• • Herbivorous: The Advozsec evolved from plant-eating reptile-analogs on Riflor. They cannot digest animal protein, and any Advozse who consumes such matter (knowingly or not) immediately suffers 1D6 points of temporary Constitution damage.

• • Pessimistic: Advozsec are antisocial beings who generally expect the worst. They suffer a -4 Species penalty on Diplomacy checks.

• • Skill Bonuses: Advozsec are perceptive and gain a +2 Species bonus on Listen, or Spot checks.

• • Automatic Languages: All Advozsec can speak, read, and write both Basic and Advb.