Gorran (contributor race)

[Goblinoid Games]

This race has been submitted by Admiral Mario for inclusion as a PC race.

Gorrans
Requirements: CON 12
Ability Adjustments: STR +1, CON +1, DEX -1, INT -1
Skill Adjustments: Combat +1, Contact -1
Metabolism: Iron Based

Gorrans are a reptilian race from the second planet in the Gor system. They are generally 6’ in height, have yellow eyes, and are covered in scales with color ranging from light to dark green. Gorrans have tails that vary from 12” to 18” in length. Each hand has a thumb accompanied with three fingers, and short claws. They are carnivores that delight in eating live prey. Their thick scaly hide gives them a -1 to armor.

Gorrans are a competitive race; they host arena combat tournaments as a form of sport and justice. They were once a race consumed by war, but have since put aside their instincts for conquest, if not combat. Their nature often inspires them to seek out duties of security or military services in Space Fleet. Gorrans speak to each other in the hissing sounds of their language, but can speak other languages with some difficulty. Their home is a rainy jungle planet with many swamps, and is unusual in having freshwater oceans.


This part will be woven into the Prelude at the beginning of the book
Gorrans first encountered the Confederacy in 2250, when they attacked a Space Fleet outpost on a planet in Gorran space. Initially mistaken it to be a Zangid incursion, the area was destroyed. The Gorran ship later encountered a Confederate vessel, resulting in an unconventional act of diplomacy--the captains faced off in personal combat in a Gorran Justice Arena. The Confederacy captain won the contest, but spared the Gorran. This act of honor led the Gorrans to negotiate a peace agreement. They petitioned to join the Confederacy in 2252.

[Atomic Ray]

Looks like a winner

[Brutorz Bill]

I like these alot!

[Methuslah]

I love them, but I do have one little suggestion...I would make it 'Gorra' rather than 'Gor'. Otherwise there may be unpleasant comparisons with a certain novel series...

[Brutorz Bill]

I love them, but I do have one little suggestion...I would make it 'Gorra' rather than 'Gor'. Otherwise there may be unpleasant comparisons with a certain novel series...

Good point Methuslah...

[Wizardawn]

Dan, sounds good to me.

[fmitchell]

Perhaps their high council is called the Gorram.

OK, maybe not.

[Atomic Ray]

What are you guys picturing here?

Sleestak?

[kjc]

I was picturing Gorn from ST:TOS

[k-slacker]

Sleestak look cooler, though.

(Especially for a Mutant Future crossover...)