Canen

The Canen are a race from the planet Osun. The Canen appear very similair to the classic 'Grey Alien', and this is largely due to the fact that the Osun Papacy, on several occasions, had sent xenobiologists to Earth for the study of humans in the 20th Century. All Canen have the innate psionic abilities unique to their species, which they attribute to their deity, Os.

Physiology
Canen are humanoids with leathery grey skin, who stand on average about 1-2 feet shorter than humans. Their heads, however, are significantly larger than a human head, with two large eyes taking up most of the head.

Canen have several unique psionic abilities. Canen attribute these abilities to Os, their deity, but scientific study suggests it is due to the high ganglion count in their brains.

Canen mature at about 20 and have a lifespan of about 200 years.

History
The Canen evolved as the dominant species on Osun. Early in their civilisation, a single theology swept across the entire planet; the worship of Os, a supreme Canen deity, led by the Osun Papacy. Any dissidents were either killed or re-educated. This unification sped up the Canen technological growth and in 1378 the Canen achieved space flight. In 1403, the Canen invented the V-Reactor and consequently the FTL drive in 1407. They established first contact with the Galactic Union in 1567 and joined the union in 1568.

Society and Culture
All of Canen society and culture revolves around the worship of Os. In general, the Canen are close-minded about anything contradicting their doctrine. Canen arranged themselves into work groups, known as cells, and spend their entire life with the cell, leaving only briefly to mate in extremely private and sacred rituals known as compacts.

Canen prefer the use of diplomacy and espionage over violence, but will use the military if necessary, particularly if their faith is threatened.

The arts are valued by the Canen, but none of their art is secular.

Game Rule Information
Must choose Psion or Paladin class

+2 Intelligence

4 extra skill points at level 1