====== Qihuatl ====== ===[species]=== ~~TOC~~ **Pronunciation**: (key-WHAT-ul)\\ **Homeworld**: [[galaxy:Qihil]]\\ **Empire**: [[galaxy:Qihuatlazotl Expanse]]\\ The Qihuatl are a semi-nomadic, avian species which rarely live on planet surfaces, preferring to nest among asteroid belts, moving with the galactic currents, migrating to new belts when appropriate. Eschewing the use of proper ships, the Qihuatl pull their nests in long caravans comprised of small floating stones collected on their travels, burdened with their belongings. The Quihuatl have a well-earned reputation for being very logical, even to a fault \\ ==== Physical description ==== Qihuatl Air Adept The Qihuatl are covered in feathers, and have small, humanoid bodies. They have small to medium claws on their hands and feet, and an inverted ankle. They have long wings which can be either attached directly to the arm, or mounted off the shoulder blade. This particular trait appears to follow no genetic pattern of lineage. Their bone density is lower than most species, similar to the [[Pheresata]]. Their facial features fall broadly into four categories, resembling either a crow, falcon, eagle, or owl \\ ==== Relations ==== The Qihuatl are a practical people and make a point to keep up good relations with their neighbors within a star-system. This has led to generally good relations with the other species. In many star systems, even those at war, it is considered taboo and extremely bad luck to kill a member of the Qihuatl \\ ==== Adventurers ==== A small percentage of Qihuatl are born with an insatiable wanderlust that drives them from their clutch a young age. Clutches often try to prevent these souls from leaving before adulthood (6 years), in hopes that they form enough of a bond to return after their adventures have run their course \\ ==== Species traits ==== **Hit Point Formula:** //Res + 2d6 + 2//\\ **Avian Spirit:** +1 Strength, +2 Dexterity, +1 Intelligence\\ **Small:** +1 size bonus to BDB when you are the target of the attack, +1 size bonus to [[Stealth]]\\ **Movement Speed:** Qihuatl have a base movement speed of 30 feet\\ **Flight:** Qihuatl have a flight speed of 90 feet, minimum 40 feet\\ **Darkvision**: Qihuatl can see in [[glossary#d|low light conditions]] as in broad daylight, up to 30 feet\\ **Keen Eye:** Gain [[Perception]] as a Skill Focus at level 1\\ \\ ==== Physical characteristics ==== ^Characteristic^Description^ |Life Exp.|60-95 years| |Adulthood|6 years| |Diet|Plants, Meat, Eggs, Water| |Sexes|F, M| |Eye colors|Brown, Black, Green, Blue, Grey, Orange, Red, Purple| |Plumage Color|Black, Grey/Brown, Grey/White, Grey/Brown/White, Black/White, White, Brown/Red/White| |Facial Features|Crow, Falcon, Eagle, Owl| |Wing type|Attached Arm, Shoulder Mounted| |Skin Color|N/A| |Wing Span|9' 3" - 14' 4"| |Height Range (adult)|5' - 5' 4"| |Weight Range (adult)|30-80 lbs| |[[wiki:sizes|Size]] Category|Small| |Base Movement Speed|25 feet| |Swim Speed|15 feet| |Burrow Speed (if applicable)|15 feet| |Flight Speed|90 feet maximum, 40 feet minimum| \\ ==== Relevant history ===== [[wiki:galactic timeline|Galactic historical records]] relevant to the Qihuatl * **5,497,119,535**: [[galaxy:Qihil]] is forged by [[wiki:Kajen]], the astral smith * **5,526,960,481**: The planets of the [[galaxy:Qihil]] star system are formed by [[wiki:Qijen]], the planetary smith * **5,526,996,271**: Planetary oceans in the [[galaxy:Qihil]] star system are formed by [[wiki:Namu]], Sura of the seas * **5,528,314,822**: Fungal and plant life spread to the [[galaxy:Qihil]] star system * **5,528,385,611**: Animal life spreads to the [[galaxy:Qihil]] star system * **5,661,890,671**: The [[Qihuatl]] are awoken by [[Kodhai]] in the [[galaxy:Qihil]] star system * **5,885,194,295**: The [[Qihuatl]] develop spoken language * **5,885,503,006**: The [[Qihuatl]] develop written language * **5,950,984,181**: The [[Qihuatl]] discover ki manipulation * **6,259,823,029**: The [[Qihuatl]] discover gravitational ki manipulation * **5,728,106,646**: The [[Qihuatl]] achieve planetary unity * **6,278,019,200**: The [[Qihuatl]] embark on their first interplanetary expedition to [[galaxy:Qihil#Qihil III]] * **6,278,189,312**: The [[Qihuatl]] establish their first interplanetary settlement on [[galaxy:qihil#Qihil III]] * **6,278,821,119**: The [[Qihuatl]] embark on their first interstellar expedition to the [[galaxy:Bhaya]] system * **6,278,821,123**: The [[Qihuatl]] establish their first interstellar settlement in the [[galaxy:Bhaya]] system \\ ===== Randomly generating characteristics ===== You may wish to randomly generate the physical characteristics of your character. To do so, you may use the following formulas ^Characteristic^Formula^ |Age|6d6 + 6 years| |Height|1d6 + 59 inches| |Weight|8d6 + 25 lbs| |Wingspan|Determine by where in the spectrum you rolled weight| |Wing Type|1d6, evens/odds| |Sex|1d6, evens/odds| **Plumage Color:** Roll 2d6 and use the table below ^Dice Value^Plumage Color^ |2-3|White| |4-5|Black| |6|Grey, Brown| |7|Grey, White| |8|Grey, Brown, White| |9-10|Black, White| |11-12|Brown, Red, White| **Facial Structure**: Roll 1d6 and use the table below ^Dice Value^Facial Structure^ |1-2|Crow| |3-4|Falcon| |5|Eagle| |6|Owl| **Eye Color:** Roll 3d6 and use the table below ^Dice Value^Eye color^ |3-5|Blue| |6-8|Green| |9-10|Brown| |11-12|Black| |13|Grey| |14-15|Orange| |16-17|Red| |18|Purple|