Homebrew Reference Book: Saga Species Sourcebook
The Tunroth were simple hunters before Duros scouts discovered them during an exploration of the Jiroch System nearly 9,000 years before the Battle of Yavin. Although access to galactic-level technology allowed the Tunroth to colonize other planets in their home system, they continued to favor primitive weapons over modern blasters, preferring to hunt wild beasts armed only with the sacred Klirun, the traditional Tunroth hunting Bow.
Ten years before the Battle of Yavin, expansionist Lortan fanatics swept across a dozen systems and destroyed everything in their path. The Reslian Purge, as it became known, wiped out millions of Tunroth. The primitive hunters lacked the weaponry to repel the Lortan invaders. The intervention of the Imperial Navy ended the Reslian Purge, and although the Imperials interceded only to safeguard their own interests, the Tunroth still owed the Empire a debt of gratitude. The Species reluctantly accepted Imperial rule, and many Tunroth became unlikely supporters of the Emperor's New Order. After the fall of the Empire, the Tunroth hesitated to join The New Republic for fear of being seen as Imperial sympathizers. However, their fears proved unfounded, as The New Republic welcomed Tunroth membership.
The Tunroth live in communes of 50 to 300 individuals, each commune governed by a great hunter. The Assemblage of Three- a body made up of the three highest-level hunters- governs Tunroth society. They assemble whenever an issue that concerns all Tunroth arises, such as the need to colonize more worlds, alleviate overcrowding, or deal with an external threat.
Tunroth leaders who forbade blasters in favor of traditional hunting weapons changed their view after the Reslian Purge, to the point where the Tunroth now stockpile blasters and other modern weapons for the express purpose of defending their communes. The Species' adoption of modern weaponry has not diminished the Tunroth hunting tradition. 27 different levels of Tunroth hunter are known to exist, and each has its own strict guidelines for ascension. The highest of the 27 ranks is Stiilran, though no hunters of this class are known to exist during the time of The Galactic Republic, The Galactic Empire, or The New Republic.
It has long been rumored that some Jedi artifact, such as a temple or hidden tomb, lies somewhere in the Jiroch System. However, the Tunroth fervently deny these tales.
Tunroth Characteristics
Personality: As a species, the Tunroth were aggressive and acted with certainty, traits that made them intimidating to members of many other species. Known for their strength and endurance, Tunroth were generally hard working and tenacious. Their flexible natures and ability to adapt quickly to new situations gave them an optimistic outlook. This attitude sobered after the near-genocide of their species, known as the Reslian Purge. Tunroth taught their children to hunt from very early on, and as such, hunters and trackers became the most highly respected individuals. It became not just a way of life, but symbolic of their view of life. Hunting became a serious spiritual endeavor. Ancient lore told of brave Tunroth who defeated the fiercest wild beasts armed only with the sacred bow known as the klirun
Physical Description: Tunroth are physically strong, towering aliens with an elongated head that sits forward over a slopping neck and large vertical nostrils set above their low, wide-set eyes. They have pronounced teeth, and a number of bony, horn-like protrusions studding their lower jaws. Many Tunroth place similar spikes on their clothing, such as on shoulder pads and shin guards. Tunroth have three digits on their hands and feet – two opposable thumbs on either side of a large, central fin-like finger. Tunroth skin coloration is ypically dark brown or yellow, but orange-skinned Tunroth live on certain remote continents. Tunroth blood is blue.
Average Height/Weight: A typical Tunroth stands at 1.5 – 1.9 meters and weighs about 80 kilograms.
Age Groups: Tunroth age at the following stages:
| CHILD | YOUNG ADULT | ADULT | MIDDLE AGE | OLD | VENERABLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-10 Years | 11-17 Years | 18-34 Years | 35-59 Years | 60-79 Years | 80+ Years |
Homeworld: Jiroch-Reslia was a planet in the Yushan sector of the Mid Rim. Kalok and Salosh have also been colonized by the Tunroth within the same system.
Languages: All Tunroth speak Tunrothese . This language was formed of grunts and snarls, using simple vocalizations, which gave it a primitive-looking aspect. Instead of an alphabet, Tunrothese used pictograms to represent only physical objects. Most Tunroths were fluent in both Tunrothese and Basic, although they were only literate in their own language.
Example Names: Xarcce Huwla, Shotarr Kass, Rathe Palror, Kiran Tatch, Tonas Vueral
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Tunroth Species Traits
Tunroth share the following Species Traits:
- Ability Modifiers: Tunroth receive a +2 bonus to their Strength, but suffer -2 penalties to their Intelligence and Charisma.
- Medium Size: As Medium creatures, Tunroth have no special bonuses or penalties due to their size.
- Speed: Tunroth have a base speed of 6 squares.
- Survival Instinct: Tunroth may reroll any Survival check, but the result of the reroll must be accepted even if it is worse.
- Conditional Bonus Feat: A Tunroth with Survival as a trained skill gain Skill Focus (Survival) as a bonus Feat
- Automatic Languages: Basic, Tunrothese