Bandu

The Bandus are a race of humanoids from Aaku. The Bandus are, on the whole, a peaceful client race of the Florians, represented in the Galactic Union by the Unu Elder Council. Most Bandus are fiercely loyal to the Florians.

Physiology
Bandus are humanoids with a leathery brown skin. They resemble humans greatly, but tend to be about a foot taller and lack a nose or any nasal cavity.

Most Bandus have what appears to be a pot belly, which is in fact muscle to protect the vital organs. Bandus seem to lack big muscles across their body, but they are quite resilient to physical trauma.

Bandus mature at about 16 and have an average lifespan of 90 years.

History
In 1542, the Bandus created the first atomic bomb. Frightened of its power, they outlawed its use and the creation of others like it. Rogue scientists in a faction known as Palag Uu, however, continued creating nuclear weapons and began unleashing them on Aaku, destroying its natural environment.

In 1593, the Florians discovered Aaku and, seeing the state of decay in which it was, stepped in and "repaired" the planet, uplifting the Bandus in the process. The Palag Uu fled Aaku and the Bandus hailed the Florians as heroes, becoming a client race.

Society and Culture
Bandu society is full of complex hierarchies and a myriad of social classes. Most Bandus put great stock in ideas such as honor and loyalty. Most Bandus have fierce loyalty for the Florians and an equally fierce hate of the Palag Uu.

Artistically, Bandu culture is best known for its poetry. Bandu epic poetry is recognized as some of the greatest poetry in the galaxy.

Language
Bandu Civilization has seen many native languages, but these days most Bandu speak either Kuni or Ukwishi, and less commonly, Maha.

Religion
Mainstream Bandus tend not to follow a religion, but rather a philosophy. These 'ways' are comparable to Earth's Buddhism (quite a few Bandus actually are practicing Buddhists). The more popular 'ways' include Servant Way (Kwehiun), Knight Way (Kweshiar) and Artist Way (Telpel).

Palag Uu are different in that they practice an actual religion (more comparable to Earth's religions). It is a pantheistic religion centered around the God-King Palag, and is known as Palagi.

Game Rule Information
Bandu are considered to be of the humanoid and organic types.

Racial Traits
1 D6 HD

+2 Wisdom

+2 Fortitude

Darkvision