Salarian

The second species to join the ancient Palman gate station now called the Citadel, the salarians are warm-blooded amphibians native to the planet Sur'Kesh. Salarians possess a hyperactive metabolism; they think fast, talk fast, and move fast. To salarians, other species seem sluggish and dull-witted, especially the elcor. Unfortunately, their metabolic speed leaves them with a relatively short lifespan; salarians over the age of 50 are a rarity.

Salarians are known for their observational capability and non-linear thinking. This manifests as an aptitude for research and espionage.

They are constantly experimenting and inventing, and it is generally accepted that they always know more than they are letting on.

The salarians are a bipedal race of amphibians, with tall, elongated bodies well-suited for their high metabolism, and skeletons composed of more cartilage than those of other races such as humans. Salarian heads are long and thin, and have a pair of horns protruding from the top of their skulls. Skin varies in color, from bright reds and greens to the more common shades of blue or grey. Their blood is a greenish color. Salarian eyes are large and oval and have thin membranes in place of eyelids. The pupils are a wide slit, oriented horizontally, and the irises can be dark green, purple, red, blue, or brown. Salarians blink upwards, rather than downwards as humans do.

Salarians are noted for their high-speed metabolism, which allows them to function on just one hour of sleep a day. Their minds and bodies work faster than most sapient races, making them seem restless or hyperactive. The drawback of this active metabolism is a short lifespan of around 50 palman years.

The salarians are amphibian haplo-diploid egg-layers; unfertilized eggs produce males and fertilized eggs produce females. Once a year, a salarian female will lay a clutch of dozens of eggs. Social rules prevent all but a fraction from being fertilized. As a result, 90% of the species is male. Salarian sex drive and reproduction differ from that of humans, Reproduction is more of a necessity and most salarians do not seem to desire sex for pleasure. They are, however, attracted to the asari, due to their 'Sexual appeal' and any race possessing 'Universal appeal' such as Kitsune.

Example Names: Kirrahe, Schells, Chorban, Anoleis.

Adventurers: Salarians may adventure for many reasons, whether it’s for trade, excitement, or a secret mission for another.

Low-Light Vision

Breathe Underwater:
As amphibious creatures, Salarians can't drown in water.

Expert Swimmer:
A Salarian may choose to take 10 on Swim checks even when distracted or threatened.

Bonus Feat: Skill Training
In spite of, or maybe because of, their short lives spans Salarians have a thirst for knowledge and learning. Salarians begin the game with Skill Training for any one skill (this skill can be from outside the Salarian’s class skills) as a bonus feat.

High Speed Metabolism:
Salarians only require one hour of sleep each day, this is a normal Salarian Sleeping cycle length and they gain the benefits of 8 hours of sleep in terms of healing and chakra regeneration, however it will only function once per day, resting more then once a day for 1 hour will not regain additional health or chakra beyond normal.

Powerful Swimmer II
Members of this race receive a +20 foot bonus to their swim speed.