'the Others'

The Nok-tek-cha, most commonly referred to simply as 'The Other' come from a planet deep with the Unknown Regions.  Their are of space is not vast, but is aggressively protected.  Their homeworld was once a beautiful lust planet, but due to centuries of heavy industry the planet has become a polluted wasteland.  Water is contaminated and food is scarce.  To resolve their problems the Others have taken to robbing neighboring systems of their own water supply, enslaving their peoples and taking them as food.

Personality The others are a vicious people.  They are very mistrusting, even of their own kind.  They treat other species as cattle, though they can be very deceptive luring other with false pretentions. Despite their deep nasty desires they usually come across friendly and charming.

Language:  The Other speak Nok-tek.  Officers will often learn basic, or the native language of the world they plan to invade.

Example names:  Real names tend to be like Nok'kkik'zzsar'chek or kul'tar'mirr'kik.  Most Others found off world will usually take another name, ofter from the natives of the world they have invaded.

Age:  Child 1-10; young adult 11-17; adult 18-50; middle age 50-80; old 81-109; venerable 110+ 

Species Traits

Ability Modifiers: +2 Charisma, +1 Strength, -2 Wisdom, -1 Intelligence

Medium Sized: No modifier

Speed:  Base Speed 10.

Skill Bonus:  In humid conditions the Others gain +1onto all Dexterity based skill checks.

Poisonous Venom.  The Others may spit a poisonous acidic venom to someone within 1 meter.  They can only do this once a week and it causes -2 temporary Constitution damage to themselves lasting  48 hours.  The Poison inflicts 2D8 acid damage and the target must make a Fortitude save DC 10 + character level of the attacker or become poisoned.  A Poisoned character loses 1D8 vitality or wounds per round unless treated.  The antidote is simple requiring a DC 15 Treat Injury roll with the aid of a medpac.