Fantasy Character Race: Reptilian - Primitive humanoid lizard-like creatures who often dwell in swamps and marshes. May be degenerate survivors of an ancient races. Includes dragon and serpent men (who are usually evil). Of all the given races, reptile-men are the most alien. They have exotic mannerisms and, weird, unexplainable behavior. Culture: Any, but treat rolls of Nomad as Primitive and all rolls of Civilized as Decadently Civilized.
Culture: Primitive - Native to WildernessPrimitive societies typically lack written language and do not establish enduring settlements. Their primary means of subsistence revolves around food acquisitionprimarily through hunting, a role traditionally held by men, and gathering, often undertaken by women, children, and the elderly. These communities do not engage in metalworking, and systematic agriculture remains uncommon. Social organization is centered around familial and clan structures, with leadership often held by the most skilled hunters. Elders are respected for their experience and wisdom.Historically, such cultures include many prehistoric groups, various Amerindian tribes, Arctic peoples, Australian Aboriginal communities, African bushmen and pygmies, tribes of the Amazon rainforest, Pacific Islanders, native populations of New Guinea, and the ancient Picts. In fiction, examples of primitive cultures appear in J.R.R. Tolkiens Wood Woses, Michael Moorcocks tribes of Qin and Yu, and Robert E. Howards Hyborian Picts.Gameptay Benefits: A Primttive character learns basic weapon use at Rank 3 abilify and hunting/gathering skills to Rank 4 competency . The learned weapon is usually a club, spear er bow and arrow. All adult, male primitives {and some females) can create weapons from natural resources (flint and wood become a spear, a tree root a spiked club, etc.). If he or she remains within a Primitive Culture, a beginning character will always possess at least one hand weapon. Survival Skills: Wilderness. Urban. Literacy: A character from a Primttive Culture has only a small chance to be literate. Since Primitives have no written language, this will always be the language of another culture.Roleplay: Characters born into Primitive cultures tend to be superstitious. Tradition is important to them. They are often distrusting of "higher" levels of Culture, viewing their accomplishments as evil, A Primitive character will probably be less willing to accept the "beneftts" of civilization and may even suffer from exposure to civilized cultures. Primitive characters are often viewed as stupid, but are usually qutte clever - they lead hard lives and sharp wits are necessary for daily survival.
Social Status: Comfortable - This social group represents the middle class of any culture. They typically live in clean, well-furnished homes or apartments, often located in better neighborhoods. They eat regularly and sometimes quite well. Children in these families are frequently educated by tutors.Their luxuries include warm homes, quality food, the ability to hire household help, fine clothing, and family heirloom books. They may own a horse or a buggy for transportation. This group includes professions such as "impoverished" nobility, university professors, scribes, certain craftsmen, highly skilled laborers, lower-level government officials, military officers of lower rank, lesser priests and magicians, shopkeepers, prominent warriors, and lesser chieftains.
Birth Legitimacy?: Legitimate - Legitimate Birth