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ATTRspaceforevery DICESTR 3D6
CON 2D6+6
AGL 3D6
PCN 2D6+6
INT 2D6+6
WIL 3D6
PER 2D6+6
Initial xp: 200
Standard humans are 1G-adapted, normal-stock humans. Normal Earthlings, so to speak. Average height is in the 1.7-1.9 m range.
ATTRspaceforevery DICESTR 2D6+3
CON 3D6+2
AGL 2D6+6
PCN 2D6+6
INT 2D6+6
WIL 3D6+3
PER 2D6+6
Initial xp: 250
Low-G humans are most commonly found on Luna, in one of the lunar cities. They have access to slightly better medical facilities than standard human and are well-known for their stubbornness. Schooling at Luna starts at a younger age and goes on for longer (thus, more skill points for a beginning character). The lower gravity during childhood does, alas, lead to a slightly lower strength than Earth average.
ATTRspaceforevery DICESTR 2D6
CON 3D6
AGL 3D4+12
PCN 2D6+6
INT 2D6+6
WIL 3D6
PER 2D6+6
Initial xp: 275
Zero-G adapts are a genetically modified variant of human. They commonly live in asteroid cities in the asteroid belt, though there are some that live in micro-gravity manufacturing stations in Earth orbit.
Zero-G adapts tend to be thin and not that muscular, since there isn't
much of a need for raw strength in Zero-G. All Zero-G adepts start
with the skill Zero-G Maneuvering (see p. ![[*]](/icons/crossref.png){kind=icon}
) at level 4.
ATTRspaceforevery DICESTR D6
CON 2D6
AGL D6+12
PCN 2D6+6
INT D4
WIL D4
PER D6
Initial xp: 30
This is a collective organism, with several inter-member communication paths within a ``pack'' (usually composed of 10-30 males, 5-20 females and 0-20 young of either sex). The stats given above is for a typical individual member, the pack collective is above-average intelligence and is very well-coordinated and perceptive. Up to about 6 m, they employ what seems to be some sort of telepathy or ESP, up to about 15 m, they use ultrasound. It seems as if a limited relaying can be done between pack members, packs have been observed spreading up to 10 m in diameter before the ultrasound communication starts9.1.
The male individual members are vaguely humanoid, with a tough leathery brown skin, they usually walk upright, but occasionally knuckle-walk or move on all four. The females are cat-shaped and usually move four-legged, though they can grip and manipulate things with their forepaws.
Little is known about the home planets of this species, though observation of Ape-cat packs in action seems to indicate that the local gravity is probably slightly higher than 1G. It is believed that there are 100-300 packs in Settled Space at any given time. Ape-cat packs have a good intuitive understanding of mechanics and occasionally take hire as mechanics when in Settled Space.
Using a skill template is optional, but they're provided to give some sort of ``minimal level'' for the professions listed. Building up skills from scratch is encouraged.
The body guard template covers body guards, security and similar work
roles, where open conflict isn't the rule of the day.
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Couriers transport items and documents from point A to point B, making sure they arrive without having been tampered with.
Gamblers live by trusting their luck, skill and poker face. Not one for taking un-necessary risks, they do land in trouble from time to time.
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Journalists earn their living by finding things out (and usually by publicising what they find).
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To preserve the law and order! This is a policewoman's lot in this world. Trained in first aid, driving and the use of firearms, police often move on to other, more ... lucrative jobs9.2.
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Private investigators find things out, then keep quiet (or tells a select few) about what they've found out. This is a high-risk profession; filled with long, boring stake-outs.
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Guns for hire. These individuals often find themselves in troublesome spots, due to the fact that being there is what earns the bread. Usually well-qeuipped on the weapon side, they can be an asset for any group set on causing harm.
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Traders earn their money by buying cheap and selling dear. Most traders are sole operators or work for small trade associations. They usually have access to space ships (either their own or one leased from a trade association).
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