Tchuukthai
For centuries, the Tchuukthai were considered
little more than beasts. Their brutish appearance and
vocabulary of grunts and growls helped perpetuate that
myth—a misperception the Tchuukthai were more than
happy to see thrive. Over several centuries, Tchuukthai
were discovered morethan once. Most times, explorers
avoided contact with these seemingly dangerous creatures.
The few who couldn’t resist the urge to learn more about
them were met with vicious snarls and displays of ferocity.
Their true intelligence remained a secret until a Jedi
Master encountered them. The Jedi, whose name is lost in
antiquity, explained much about the galaxy to a Tchuukthai
he’d befriended. The Tchuukthai’s interest was piqued, but
he was wary of leaving his home and fearful that his people
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would be exploited if their true nature were known. The
Jedi gave his word that he would protect their secret and
offered to train the Tchuukthai in the ways of the Force.
This Tchuukthai later became Jedi Master Thon of Ambria.
For thousands of years, Master Thon was the only
Tchuukthai who had ventured into the galaxy. Only the Jedi
knew his true nature. Since that time, other Tchuukthai
might have ventured beyond their home system, perhaps
even as pets or zoological exhibits. During the time of the
New Republic, their existence is still considered a rumor
across most of the galaxy.
Personality: Tchuukthai are contem-plative, free thinking,
secretive, and slow to anger. Some prefer to be left alone,
while others seem genuinely interested in meeting new
species. Depending on their general demeanor, Tchuukthai
are either annoyed or amused by other species’ reactions to
their appearance and size. They disdain conflict but fight
fiercely when sufficiently provoked.
Physical Description: Tchuukthai are hulking,
quadrupedal brutes with thick leathery skin, wide-set eyes,
flaring nostrils, and sharp fangs. Bristling fur covers their
shoulders and backs, and armor plating protects their
head, joints, and vital organs. An adult Tchuukthai stands
2 meters tall at the shoulder or 3 meters tall when standing
upright on his or her hind legs. Tchuukthai who consort
with other species typically don clothing; others do not.
Home Planet: Unknown. The identity and location of the
Tchuukthai homeworld is a closely guarded secret.
Language: Tchuukthai have their own guttural language
(Tchuukthese).
Example Names: Bval, Drol, Gaarx, Huun, Nrak, Thon,
Tkur, Zvod.
Age in Years: Child 1–12; young adult 12–20; adult 21–189;
middle age 190–249; old 250–299; venerable 300+.
Adventurers: Tchuukthai who travel among the stars are
usually scouts interested in exploring new worlds or freespirited
Force adepts eager to learn the ways of the Force
and discover new Force-using traditions.
Attribute Dice: 12D
DEXTERITY 1D/3D
KNOWLEDGE 1D+2/4D
MECHANICAL 1D/3D+1
PERCEPTION 2D/4D
STRENGTH 2D/4D+2
TECHNICAL 1D+1/4D
Special Abilities:
Natural Armor: Grants +1D against physical attacks and +1
against energy attacks.
Quadrupedal: Tchuukthai gain a +1D bonus to Dexterity to
stabilize themselves.
Natural Runners: Tchuuthkai gain +2 to their running skill.
Move: 12/14 (4/6 standing)
Size: 2 meters tall (3 meters standing)
Source: Power of the Jedi Sourcebook (pages 74-75)
