Post by lion on Jun 22, 2015 12:28:56 GMT -5
Name:
Rin Hssid
Race:
Trandoshan
Age:
27
Birthplace:
Dosha, Kashyyyk System
Allegiance:
Self
Status:
Self-Employed
Rank:
Mercenary
Height/Weight:
208.3cm (6'10)/ 161 Kg (355 lbs)
Appearance:
(Image from Star Wars Roleplaying Game Saga Edition Core Rulebook, random Mercenary)
By human standards, Rin is a big boy not only in terms of height but body type, thanks to a hardy lifestyle common to Trandoshans; solid boned, broad shouldered, modestly narrow hips, packed and powerful muscle under an almost armor-like coating of hardened skin 'scales' a shade of plant-like green, capable of lightening or darkening depending on the light and thermal needs.
Reptilian physiology extends to Rin's solidly built limbs; his three digit hands and feet terminating in sharp, non-retractable claws that make for some nasty weapons. However, the shape that these extremities take render human baseline footwear an impossibility to wear (Not much of an issue, as he tends to roam barefoot anyway), and weapons requiring specific tailoring to meet his hand shapes. Instead of shoes, Rin instead wears nerf-leather ankle straps, usually studded with flat-headed 'spikes', to assist in gripping soft-earth terrain; he won't often wear these on more synthetic surfaces such as metal, duracrete and the like.
Sharp fangs line his snout, broad nostrils upon the end of it providing a large intake of air to fuel Rin's body, whilst his forward facing, reddish-yellow eyes provide excellent vision both highly sensitive to motion and a broad range of the infrared light spectrum, affording the reptilian man a strong sense of visual acuity to his surroundings. Lacking ears, Rin hears instead through semi-permeable 'holes' in the sides of his head, less sensitive than other species.
Cold blooded, Rin possess a 'third eye', a special net of scales at the top of his hairless scalp highly sensitive to temperature and UV conditions allow Rin to 'sense' the temperature around him and react accordingly, either darkening his body scales to allow for better absorption of heat, or lightening them to reflect it and keep cool. Likewise, these modest colour shifts can indicate mood; a darkening of his scales may indicate anger, frustration or indignation, where a lighter tone may indicate pleasant-mindedness or mirth.
Due to the above reason, Rin tends to forego headgear in general (barring polarized goggles for eye protection), and to further facilitate absorption/reflection of light, his style of dress tends to be somewhat minimal both in social situations or combat; preferring loose fitting utility pants fasted by a belt, and a similarly loose sleeveless top, both made of tear-resistant materials. Whilst this gives him a casual appearance, it does pose a risk in combat, owing to the young Trandoshan's foregoing of any real meaningful armor in favour of maneuverability of joints.
Personality:
Like most youthful men of the Galaxy, Rin is a vigorous, outgoing person with a lot of energy to burn; often giving him the appearance of always being on the go and active. Surprisingly friendly for a Trandoshan, Rin isn't standoffish for the most part, as he'll gladly talk with those few daring to approach a towering reptile-man for small chat, even if his command of Galactic Basic is somewhat limited in comparison to his native tongue.
However, don't mistake his friendly nature for weakness; Rin's had encouragement from the day he could walk to fight and he has no issue at all in testing himself against anybody willing to do the same, pulling no punches based on his opponent's usually lower stature. It goes beyond simply a drive for dominance or need to appear strong and tough, as these violent tendencies are actively encouraged in his devotion to the Scorekeeper; a feminine deity outside of reality watching over Trandoshans and their actions. An aggressive lifestyle revolving around hunting and capture of others appeases the Scorekeeper, after all, and for Rin he is no exception to following her doctrine.
Rin's no stranger to profit, either; his family being closely tied to the Czerka Corporation in regards to slaving rights over Wookiees meant the Trandoshan had plenty of credits to his name even as a young man. As such, he knows the value of a cred and will certainly avoid being swindled if he can see it coming, though conversely a good disagreement with the reptilian man can certainly be eased by a monetary gift.
It's also lead to something of a hypocritical streak, as Rin views himself as an honest man, he's not above being bribed. It's not a bribe if it's a gift, after all, and he's got no problem working any arrangement to appear above board. Rin will lie to your face if it means he profits somehow from the process, too, though more often than not this is in relation to money; an extra few zeroes on his fee for expenditure that never happened, for example...
There are some areas, though, that the Trandoshan is steadfast; his religion, and the honouring of the life-debt. These two facets of life are practically sacred to Rin, and not something he will willingly break without extreme effort and reluctance on his part to do so, unless the situation demands it. Whilst nobody has managed to actually claim his debt, it's a thought that Rin has given some consideration; one day it very well may happen.
In terms of Rin's approach to combat, he is likewise excitable and energetic, but this is not to be mistaken for craziness or a sense of lack of focus; the Trandoshan loves the thrill of a fight but keeps an extremely fixed aim on what's going on, especially when things move from blaster range to hand range. Whilst not the most cunning strategist, Rin knows what he's doing and, generally, a few ways to achieve his aims, and will apply enough force to shove his way through, but rarely more than that.
Ships/Vehicles:
Decommissioned BT-7 Thunderclap, Ashen.
Equipment:
(Ranged Armament)
Czerka Arms Blaster Carbine
Czerka Arms CZR-9001 Blaster Pistol
Slavemaster Stun Carbine
(Up Close)
12" fixed-blade serrated Chalon knife
5" fixed-blade Chalon pelt knife
(Ka-BOOM!)
Czerka Arms Incendiary Grenade.
Czerka Arms Thermal Detonator.
Czerka Arms Fragmentation Grenade.
Thermal Detonator Tape.
Stats: (Feeble, Below Average, Average, Above Average, Superior, Legendary)
Strength-Superior
Agility-Above Average
Intelligence-Average
Charisma-Average
Combat Training:
-Unarmed Martial Arts*: Above Average
-Knife Fighting: Average
-Marksmanship: Average
-Use of Explosives: Above Average
*: Rin is a practitioner of traditional Trandoshani martial arts, rather than Teras Kasi or other contemporary styles of the galaxy; a multi-discipline 'sport' form designed to toughen up the reptilian youths, hone their fitness, foster a competitive mindset and harden them up for the potential rigors faced in the hunting lifestyle. Naturally, these techniques have been developed with a Trandoshan body in mind (in particular to take on Wookiees); humans can certainly learn if they find a Trandoshan willing to teach, but they lack the physical strength and durability the form demands.
Rather than a graceful, flowing gait, fighters of this form are often explosive in action; calculating and probing outside of their opponent's range to find openings to exploit before suddenly blasting their opponent with stiff power shots toward the head, throat, body, or legs. Grappling, joint locks and strangulation techniques are covered in detail; likewise with a focus on sudden and forceful action to control a fight, with pain compliance seen as secondary to disabling the adversary.
It's not a form every Trandoshan is expected to master, but most generally know in some way or another; especially those belonging to well-known hunting families, who view it as a 'better to have than not' measure against physically stronger and larger prey like Wookiees, who otherwise dominate Trandoshans claw to claw.
Other Training:
-Pelting/Skinning Carcasses: Superior
-Concealment (stealth): Average
-Piloting: Average
Biography:
Detailed, brutal hand-to-hand fight, chokes to death his eldest brother in front of Sdo in an effort to impress him; earns pride-of-place. Rivalries begin with other siblings.
Roleplay Sample: .
Rin Hssid
Race:
Trandoshan
Age:
27
Birthplace:
Dosha, Kashyyyk System
Allegiance:
Self
Status:
Self-Employed
Rank:
Mercenary
Height/Weight:
208.3cm (6'10)/ 161 Kg (355 lbs)
Appearance:
(Image from Star Wars Roleplaying Game Saga Edition Core Rulebook, random Mercenary)
By human standards, Rin is a big boy not only in terms of height but body type, thanks to a hardy lifestyle common to Trandoshans; solid boned, broad shouldered, modestly narrow hips, packed and powerful muscle under an almost armor-like coating of hardened skin 'scales' a shade of plant-like green, capable of lightening or darkening depending on the light and thermal needs.
Reptilian physiology extends to Rin's solidly built limbs; his three digit hands and feet terminating in sharp, non-retractable claws that make for some nasty weapons. However, the shape that these extremities take render human baseline footwear an impossibility to wear (Not much of an issue, as he tends to roam barefoot anyway), and weapons requiring specific tailoring to meet his hand shapes. Instead of shoes, Rin instead wears nerf-leather ankle straps, usually studded with flat-headed 'spikes', to assist in gripping soft-earth terrain; he won't often wear these on more synthetic surfaces such as metal, duracrete and the like.
Sharp fangs line his snout, broad nostrils upon the end of it providing a large intake of air to fuel Rin's body, whilst his forward facing, reddish-yellow eyes provide excellent vision both highly sensitive to motion and a broad range of the infrared light spectrum, affording the reptilian man a strong sense of visual acuity to his surroundings. Lacking ears, Rin hears instead through semi-permeable 'holes' in the sides of his head, less sensitive than other species.
Cold blooded, Rin possess a 'third eye', a special net of scales at the top of his hairless scalp highly sensitive to temperature and UV conditions allow Rin to 'sense' the temperature around him and react accordingly, either darkening his body scales to allow for better absorption of heat, or lightening them to reflect it and keep cool. Likewise, these modest colour shifts can indicate mood; a darkening of his scales may indicate anger, frustration or indignation, where a lighter tone may indicate pleasant-mindedness or mirth.
Due to the above reason, Rin tends to forego headgear in general (barring polarized goggles for eye protection), and to further facilitate absorption/reflection of light, his style of dress tends to be somewhat minimal both in social situations or combat; preferring loose fitting utility pants fasted by a belt, and a similarly loose sleeveless top, both made of tear-resistant materials. Whilst this gives him a casual appearance, it does pose a risk in combat, owing to the young Trandoshan's foregoing of any real meaningful armor in favour of maneuverability of joints.
Personality:
Like most youthful men of the Galaxy, Rin is a vigorous, outgoing person with a lot of energy to burn; often giving him the appearance of always being on the go and active. Surprisingly friendly for a Trandoshan, Rin isn't standoffish for the most part, as he'll gladly talk with those few daring to approach a towering reptile-man for small chat, even if his command of Galactic Basic is somewhat limited in comparison to his native tongue.
However, don't mistake his friendly nature for weakness; Rin's had encouragement from the day he could walk to fight and he has no issue at all in testing himself against anybody willing to do the same, pulling no punches based on his opponent's usually lower stature. It goes beyond simply a drive for dominance or need to appear strong and tough, as these violent tendencies are actively encouraged in his devotion to the Scorekeeper; a feminine deity outside of reality watching over Trandoshans and their actions. An aggressive lifestyle revolving around hunting and capture of others appeases the Scorekeeper, after all, and for Rin he is no exception to following her doctrine.
Rin's no stranger to profit, either; his family being closely tied to the Czerka Corporation in regards to slaving rights over Wookiees meant the Trandoshan had plenty of credits to his name even as a young man. As such, he knows the value of a cred and will certainly avoid being swindled if he can see it coming, though conversely a good disagreement with the reptilian man can certainly be eased by a monetary gift.
It's also lead to something of a hypocritical streak, as Rin views himself as an honest man, he's not above being bribed. It's not a bribe if it's a gift, after all, and he's got no problem working any arrangement to appear above board. Rin will lie to your face if it means he profits somehow from the process, too, though more often than not this is in relation to money; an extra few zeroes on his fee for expenditure that never happened, for example...
There are some areas, though, that the Trandoshan is steadfast; his religion, and the honouring of the life-debt. These two facets of life are practically sacred to Rin, and not something he will willingly break without extreme effort and reluctance on his part to do so, unless the situation demands it. Whilst nobody has managed to actually claim his debt, it's a thought that Rin has given some consideration; one day it very well may happen.
In terms of Rin's approach to combat, he is likewise excitable and energetic, but this is not to be mistaken for craziness or a sense of lack of focus; the Trandoshan loves the thrill of a fight but keeps an extremely fixed aim on what's going on, especially when things move from blaster range to hand range. Whilst not the most cunning strategist, Rin knows what he's doing and, generally, a few ways to achieve his aims, and will apply enough force to shove his way through, but rarely more than that.
Ships/Vehicles:
Decommissioned BT-7 Thunderclap, Ashen.
Equipment:
(Ranged Armament)
Czerka Arms Blaster Carbine
Czerka Arms CZR-9001 Blaster Pistol
Slavemaster Stun Carbine
(Up Close)
12" fixed-blade serrated Chalon knife
5" fixed-blade Chalon pelt knife
(Ka-BOOM!)
Czerka Arms Incendiary Grenade.
Czerka Arms Thermal Detonator.
Czerka Arms Fragmentation Grenade.
Thermal Detonator Tape.
Stats: (Feeble, Below Average, Average, Above Average, Superior, Legendary)
Strength-Superior
Agility-Above Average
Intelligence-Average
Charisma-Average
Combat Training:
-Unarmed Martial Arts*: Above Average
-Knife Fighting: Average
-Marksmanship: Average
-Use of Explosives: Above Average
*: Rin is a practitioner of traditional Trandoshani martial arts, rather than Teras Kasi or other contemporary styles of the galaxy; a multi-discipline 'sport' form designed to toughen up the reptilian youths, hone their fitness, foster a competitive mindset and harden them up for the potential rigors faced in the hunting lifestyle. Naturally, these techniques have been developed with a Trandoshan body in mind (in particular to take on Wookiees); humans can certainly learn if they find a Trandoshan willing to teach, but they lack the physical strength and durability the form demands.
Rather than a graceful, flowing gait, fighters of this form are often explosive in action; calculating and probing outside of their opponent's range to find openings to exploit before suddenly blasting their opponent with stiff power shots toward the head, throat, body, or legs. Grappling, joint locks and strangulation techniques are covered in detail; likewise with a focus on sudden and forceful action to control a fight, with pain compliance seen as secondary to disabling the adversary.
It's not a form every Trandoshan is expected to master, but most generally know in some way or another; especially those belonging to well-known hunting families, who view it as a 'better to have than not' measure against physically stronger and larger prey like Wookiees, who otherwise dominate Trandoshans claw to claw.
Other Training:
-Pelting/Skinning Carcasses: Superior
-Concealment (stealth): Average
-Piloting: Average
Biography:
"Humble" Beginnings- 0-7
Learning to hunt, etc etc, trips to Kashyyyk in secret to learn to track and hunt. Rivalries inter/intra-family. Cover a lot of ground. Disputes with father. Describe some fights.Rin Hssid, one of a clutch of four Hssid hatchlings born to slavemaster Sdo Hssid and wife Khras, Rin's upbringing was one of extravagance; the Hssid family were regarded as one of the noble families among the Trandoshan castes owing to both political maneuverings and the age-old familial practice of raising dominant hunters. One of the few familial factions dealing with the Czerka Corporation during the latter's occupancy of Kashyyyk, credits were practically as common as breath for the Hssid, paid in trade for Wookiee slaves and pelts, and even with the corporation's later departure, the Hssid continued their wealthy trades for both Czerka and independent needs.
However, affluence did not bring a sense of softness for Rin; youth might have been spent being waited upon hand-and-foot by attendants and personal slaves, but the hatchling's upbringing even from youth was physically rough. A society built around hunting lifestyles, after all, tended to start early to toughen up the next generation, and Rin and his clutchmates were not exempt; if anything, their position as the offspring of a talented figure only exaggerated expectation.
Rin was not the eldest, nor was he the youngest; far from the runt of his clutch but likewise seen as 'extra' in his father's eyes in terms of carrying on the family name, and whilst his mother Khras doted, it wasn't the same. As such, there was little attention paid towards the young Rin bar the bare minimum, and whilst Rin knew little better at the time, the lack of acceptance would set the boy on a path of 'by any means necessary' success that would bring him the renown he so desperately desired.
However, affluence did not bring a sense of softness for Rin; youth might have been spent being waited upon hand-and-foot by attendants and personal slaves, but the hatchling's upbringing even from youth was physically rough. A society built around hunting lifestyles, after all, tended to start early to toughen up the next generation, and Rin and his clutchmates were not exempt; if anything, their position as the offspring of a talented figure only exaggerated expectation.
Rin was not the eldest, nor was he the youngest; far from the runt of his clutch but likewise seen as 'extra' in his father's eyes in terms of carrying on the family name, and whilst his mother Khras doted, it wasn't the same. As such, there was little attention paid towards the young Rin bar the bare minimum, and whilst Rin knew little better at the time, the lack of acceptance would set the boy on a path of 'by any means necessary' success that would bring him the renown he so desperately desired.
The Family Business - 7-15
Dearest Brother - 15
Detailed, brutal hand-to-hand fight, chokes to death his eldest brother in front of Sdo in an effort to impress him; earns pride-of-place. Rivalries begin with other siblings.
Roleplay Sample: .
