Kraesh

Travellers along the borders of the Kraesh Dominion will most often encounter the Kraesh military, often under the control of the Office of Internal Affairs.

A less common encounter with the Kraesh is with members of the Office of Internal Affairs .

The Kraesh control several sectors rimward of the human territories.

Kraesh Characters receive a +1 to their Dexterity, and a -1 to their Endurance. Kraesh have better night vision, hearing and sense of smell than humans. All Kraesh receive DM+1 to any Recon and Survival checks they have to make.

Basic Information

Anatomy

The Kraesh are a race of humanoid felines. They are covered with short fur whose patterns vary widely between individuals. They still have vestigial claws, and still use them in unarmed combat. Kraesh also still have long flexible tails.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Kraesh Dominion

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Kraesh eyesight, hearing, and sense of smell are extremely good compared to a most humans, though their stamina is often not as great.

Civilization and Culture

Major Organizations

Kraesh High Council
Office of External Affairs
Office of Internal Affairs

Gender Ideals

When a Kraesh male comes of age, it is customary for him to join the Military or police force, and attempt to win honor and prestige, because the more prestige he has, the better chance he has of moving up through the local oligarchy and his life will be better. In Kraesh society it is considered proper for males to go into business, politics, and the military, whereas it is considered proper for females to go into science, engineering, education, and the arts.

Average Technological Level

Technology Level 12 to 16.

Common Dress Code

Fur garments are highly prized, as they were originally trophies of epic hunts, and to some extent still are, as the well-to-do will have finer and better quality furs. When a Kraesh has a significant event in their life, often a fur cloak or robe will be bought as a remembrance. On a related note, one of the goods routinely purchased from the Interstellar League is otter and mink fur.

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

It is customary (and enjoyable) for Kraesh to first hunt down and kill their food before having it prepared.

History

Originally from the world Krassier, a single clan managed to dominate the entire planet several centuries ago. In the absence of political competition, the Kraesh military took on more of a police role in Kraesh society. Approximately 2400 AD, the Kraesh University of Astroscience sponsored a team that developed jump drive and the Kraesh Dominion moved into the stars. After nearly a century the Kraesh encountered their first alien race (Terrans) - a discovery that shocked the Kraesh Dominion, and with this discovery the Kraesh military returned to being a military- and the Office of External Affairs was re-vitalized. After the recovery from the battle with the Auch, the Kraesh Dominion continued to grow, and is now the leading interstellar power in the Known Galaxy.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

The Kraesh have cordial relations with most of the major powers of the known Galaxy.

Scientific Name

Panthera Sapiens

Average Height

Males average 2 meters in height, while females are slightly shorter.