Carolians

Carolians live on a planet named Carolia , which orbits the stable F type star which is a binary star system called Cor Caroli
Physioligically, Carolians are barely distinguishable from their Earthly human brethren. Long periods of selective genetic modification (primarily in the name of fashion) make metallic eyes and skin tones common, as well as stark, primary hair colors (orange, yellow, violet).
Psychologically, they are more easily given to accepting their lot in life, devoting themselves wholeheartedly to any enterprise that seems in keeping with their cultural or, especially, family traditions. Carolians are mild-mannered, for the most part, and are seldom quick to draw conclusions or react with anger. They are prone to taking longer than usual to gather their thoughts and make a response in conversation.
Carolian governments and institutions draw strength from these characteristics, and so are especially long-lived by human reckoning. Their present planetary democracy can point to an uninterrupted string of leaders stretching back over 300 years, while many of its businesses and civic institutions are older still.
However, where these strengths bolster their activities in their homeworld’s sphere of influence, the same characteristics leave Carolian business ventures slow to adapt to more rapidly changing conditions among human populations elsewhere in the Known Worlds. Few Carolian enterprises thrive far from Cor Caroli.
Still, owing to their reputation for long-term success within their own sphere, Carolian advisors are highly sought after among other human governments, worlds, and businesses. And where an advisor appears within a distant planetary council or corporation’s board of directors, the Carolian most often brings along his entire immediate family and much of his extended family, all seeking employment in the same field of endeavor.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Identical to humans on earth, except for genetic manipulation in the name of vanity. Bright hair colors, metallic eyes, or skin is quite common. The colour and brightness of it's star, tendencies to darker skin are common after so many generations is it's light.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Tight family bonds are common, and families tend to follow similar career paths. Rarely does the daughter of a governor get a job in manufacturing, and the son of a miner would rarely try to get into politics.

Civilization and Culture

Common Dress Code

Glittering silvers, bright yellows, and gleaming golds are common colours in a Carolians wardrobe. Their outfits often have wide, and raised shoulders designed to draw attention like the plume of a peacock.

History

Originating from Earth, a colony ship that left in the late 21st century spent 200 years in space before finding a habitable planet in the Cor Caroli system in the late 23rd century, old reckoning.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Humans (Terran)

Origin/Ancestry

Earth

Lifespan

90-110 years

Average Height

6 feet

Average Weight

Male: 160lbs
Female: 130lbs

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Tanned and darker skin is common. Some families have genetic modification to have metallic skin. Bronze and gold are common skin colours. Eyes are also commonly metallic or jewel-like in colour, with brighter silvers, or opals being quite common. Hair colours of violet, blue, green, or other bright colours are common as well.

Geographic Distribution

• Carolia