Homebrew Besalisk Species Details

Besalisks are a race of four-armed humanoids from the icy planet of Ojom, though female Besalisks can have up to eight arms. Besalisks evolved from large flightless avians, though they are often mistaken for a reptilian species. They are bulky, fleshy beings able to survive for long periods without food or water. They tend to have a bony crest surrounded by short feathers, and a wide mouth with an elastic sack dangling from it. Because of their size, they are often seen as gluttonous, though this is a misconception. Another misconception is that they are nervous or in poor shape because they sweat profusely, though this is in fact due to the normally freezing temperatures on their home planet. The average Besalisk stands approximately 1.8 meters tall. Their language consists of grunts, growls, and barks, and their written language has a simple alphabet and short words, although Besalisks can speak Basic with ease.

 

Although Besalisks have contributed very little in terms of resources and technology, they are sociable, gregarious, and keen-witted, are found easily in the community and can readily use what other species have to offer. Besalisks narrowly avoided slavery by calling in favors with various influential underworld connections. Many are still working off their freedom, especially besalisks that were foolish or desperate enough to seek aid. Besalisks have never sought official representation and generally seem content to go about their business and leave affairs to politicians and bureaucrats of other species. Communities on their homeworld are sparsely populated, and few offworld colonies of Besalisks are found in any era.

Besalisk Traits

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: AVERAGE HEIGHT: 1.88 - 2.36 meters SKIN COLOR: Brown Green Orange HAIR COLOR: Black Brown EYE COLOR: Brown Orange Yellow DISTINCTIONS: Boney headcrest Four arms Inflatable wattle Long lifespan