Species on AAA

Human

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Human

In the AAA game, members of the human species come in a variety of shades, sizes, and body types, but they all look like the people around us.

History

The history of humanity is well documented and doesn’t need to be repeated here. For the purposes of this science fiction roleplaying game, two events will come to pass in humanity’s future: The species will develop the means to expand beyond its homeworld and colonize the solar system. And eventually it will become capable of traveling beyond the solar system and establishing communities of humans in other star systems.

Fraal

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Fraal

Quiet and peaceful, the fraal (pronounced “frahl”) appear calm and composed in even the most chaotic situations. Averaging about 1.5 meters tall, the fraal are thin humanoids with large eyes; pale, almost luminous skin; and swept-back ears. While many are bald, some have wisps of silver, white, or pale yellow hair atop their large, round heads. Individual fraal can be so thin as to appear practically weightless, but most weigh about 55 kilograms. Even the youngest fraal adults have an ancient, wizened look that can be as intimidating to humans as it is disconcerting.

Mechalus

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Mechalus

Because of the basic resemblance between the two species, a mechalus (pronounced “meck-ah-lus”) can be mistaken for a human if the viewer only catches a glimpse or if the area is shadowy. Averaging about 1.8 meters tall and weighing around 90 kilograms, the mechalus has the general shape and size of a human. On closer inspection, however, the similarities are quickly outdistanced by the differences. Veins of circuitry weave with flesh and blood to form a totally synthesized body. The mechalus’s hair is a combination of protein strands and filaments of cable and wire. Even the skeleton has been reinforced with super-strong synthetic material, and bony protective plates can be seen beneath the bio-organic flesh at the shoulders and across the chest.

Sesheyan

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Sesheyan

Standing approximately 1.7 meters tall and weighing a mere 40 kilograms, sesheyans (pronounced “se-shay-un”) are humanoid only in the broadest sense of the word. A bulbous head encircled by eight small eyes and capped by large, pointed ears flows into a light, muscular frame. Powerful wings that extend to a 6-meter span spread from the sesheyan’s back, and a long tail with an expandable fan-shaped tip provides stabilization while in flight. The wings can be folded tightly against the creature’s upper back when they are not in use. Though they walk with a hunched, labored gait when on the ground, sesheyans exhibit a gracefulness while airborne that is matched by few other creatures capable of flight.

T'sa

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

T’sa

Even when standing absolutely still—something that’s almost impossible for the creature to do—a t’sa (pronounced “t-sah”) conveys an impression of speed, sharp reflexes, and constant activity. Standing 1.4 meters tall, a t’sa is lightning-quick, with a fast mind to match his fast body. Sleek, with a reptilian form and the legs of a runner, a t’sa has a fine covering of interlocking scales that provide a modicum of natural protection. Most humans find t’sa, with their expressive eyes and child-like exuberance, to be extremely likeable.

Weren

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Weren

You can’t miss a weren (pronounced “wear-enn”). He stands 2.2 meters tall and weighs in at a hefty 180 kilograms. Covered in thick fur, he has a powerful form and wicked claws that make him a formidable opponent even when he’s not carrying a weapon. A great mane of hair flares from his head, and his fur ranges from black to shades of gray to almost white.

History

The homeworld of the weren is known as Kurg. When human starships reached the planet, the weren clans were deeply involved in their world’s version of the Renaissance. It was a great time of learning, debate, and speculation about the nature of life. The printing press, the scientific method, the flintlock—all these and more can be found in weren society of this time. But this age of enlightenment did not deter the weren from continuing to pursue their true forte: war.