Bravarians

Bravarians are an ethnic tribe of Yorians, and constitute the majority population of Draconia, most highly concentrated in the sand dunes between the Smolik and Pelassio mountains. Bravarian merchants and mercenaries can be found throughout Arkadia and southern Kaldonia.

Typical Appearance

• Skin: Medium bronze.
• Hair: Hairless.
• Eyes: Solid black.
• Build: Much bigger and bulkier than neighbors.

Common Forms of Adornment

• Tattoos of cultural significance. Typically indicators of family, city-state, and military service.

Common Cultural Traits

Values

• Vengeance and execution of just vendettas.
• Industry and the ability to work tirelessly.
• Societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.

Expressions

• "If you are not the master, you are the slave."

Unique Cuisines

• Sandworm steak marinated in the diluted venom of fire scorpions, wrapped in the soft pupa shell of a Thri-Kreen.
• A honey-flavored mead from Dune Spider dew.

Major Unit of Social Identity

• Military service and unit affiliation play heavily into Bravarian social identity. In Bravarian-ruled city-states military service is mandatory for both men and women, with conscription and training beginning at age 12. The slave populations of Bravarian city-states are among the highest of Yor, necessitating a strong military presence.