The Arkanians are a near-Human species which reside primarily on the frozen planet of Arkania in the Perave system of the Colonies region of the galaxy. Arkanians consider themselves the pinnacle of evolution, and as such many are distinctly arrogant. Arkanian scientists have been experts in genetic manipulation for millennia, and by the time of the Mandalorian Wars the species had been split into many sub-species, making it hard to determine exactly what a baseline Arkanian was. Most can pass for Human, though the most pure of blood have pure white eyes and four clawed digits on each hand. Arkanians are capable of seeing into the infrared spectrum, and their eyes are sensitive to sources of extreme heat. This is helpful on their dark and frigid homeworld, but when traveling offworld, many are forced to wear blinders on planets with hotter, younger suns. It is also not unusual for an Arkanian to enhance themselves with internal and/or external cybernetics. It is also standard practice for Arkanians to undergo genetic manipulation of their own bodies, enhancing themselves so as to be better than "lesser" species.
Arrogance: Arkanians are typically arrogant, believing that they have reached the pinnacle of evolution.
Infamy: Arkania was once part of the Sith empire, and their dedication to aggressive scientific research has given them a somewhat bad reputation as the galaxy’s mad scientists.
Special Abilities:
Perks
- Infrared Sight, 20 meter range
- Electronic tech Repair/Use and Mechanical tech Repair/Use rolls are made with a bonus advantage die
- Eye sensitivity to bright light. Without adequate eye protection, exposure to bright sunlight will cause any skill checks requiring visual acuity will be made with a disadvantage penalty die
Size: 1.6 - 2.2 meters tall
Base Movement 10 meters