Qihuatl

Pronunciation: (key-WHAT-ul)
Homeworld: Qihil
Empire: 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

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

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

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

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 low light conditions as in broad daylight, up to 30 feet
Keen Eye: Gain Perception as a Skill Focus at level 1

Galactic historical records relevant to the Qihuatl

• 5,497,119,535: Qihil is forged by Kajen, the astral smith
• 5,526,960,481: The planets of the Qihil star system are formed by Qijen, the planetary smith
• 5,526,996,271: Planetary oceans in the Qihil star system are formed by Namu, Sura of the seas
• 5,528,314,822: Fungal and plant life spread to the Qihil star system
• 5,528,385,611: Animal life spreads to the Qihil star system
• 5,661,890,671: The Qihuatl are awoken by Kodhai in the 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 Qihil III
• 6,278,189,312: The Qihuatl establish their first interplanetary settlement on Qihil III
• 6,278,821,119: The Qihuatl embark on their first interstellar expedition to the Bhaya system
• 6,278,821,123: The Qihuatl establish their first interstellar settlement in the Bhaya system

You may wish to randomly generate the physical characteristics of your character. To do so, you may use the following formulas

Plumage Color: Roll 2d6 and use the table below

Facial Structure: Roll 1d6 and use the table below

Eye Color: Roll 3d6 and use the table below