Tarkosians are not the only sentient beings native to the planet Tarkos. Kinosians were once an oppressed people, living only to serve the Tarkosians for centuries. As part of the reforms required for the Tarkosians to join the USU, they had to set the Kinosians free and provide them with their own communities so that a Kinosian society could evolve on its own. The Tarkosians and USU provide assistance whenever necessary, but in the twenty years since Tarkos was welcomed into the USU, the Kinosians have done well for themselves. Kinosians are actually almost genetically identical to the Tarkosians, but have been spared all the genetic abberations, and are therefore free of serious mutation—Kinosians have red, brown, or blonde hair, and all their fingers. They are also quite attractive. Many suffer from poor health due to the planet’s atmospheric conditions, but are otherwise capable of reaching human-level performance in all areas. The educational level of citizens over the age of thirty is a sore subject, as older members were once slaves and not permitted schooling. Now, however, they regularly attend universities all over the USU, and many go on to make tremendous contributions in science and culture. The Kinosian Circle is their governing body, and presides over all matters under the guidance of the USU. Travel visas are available, but applicants must follow strict medical, educational, and sociological requirements before they are issued. This is to protect the Kinosian citizens, as many are naive when it comes to the ways of space travel and alien cultures. There have been many tragic events due to their naivety—not to mention discrimination at the hands of ignorant rabble, believing them to be Tarkosians. Those who leave Tarkos do so to attend universities, cross-culture internships, USU-sponsored events, or as hired-hands for reputable corporations. Limitations
reasoning 2*
influence 3
*the maximum rating for the reasoning ability is 2 only if the character is over the age of thirty
Required Gimmicks
striking appearance
musclebound
discrimination
poor
reduced stamina*
*roll one die; on a roll of 1, the character possesses the reduced stamina gimmick
Optional Gimmicks
none