Stella Finalis - Alien Features
Originally published on the old blog on January 11, 2023.
Are you a bog-standard human or are you one of the countless other shapes of life thriving in this system?
Consider scanning these lists for inspiration or roll some dice and discover for yourself.
| Arms | Legs | Head | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Human Average | Human Average | Human Average |
| 2 | Mechanical | Feet have opposable thumbs | Gills |
| 3 | Pincers | Fins | Mandibles |
| 4 | Tentacles/Tendrils | Four or more legs | Horns or Antlers |
| 5 | Wings | Snake Tail | Extra Eyes |
| 6 | Extra Arms | Talons | Extra Head |
| Skin | Colors 1-2 | Color 3-4 | Colors 5-6 | Texture | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Human Average | Red | Brown | Clear | Smooth |
| 2 | Scales | Orange | Tan | Metallic | Bumpy |
| 3 | Fur/Feathers | Yellow | Jet Black | Swirling | Rough/Cracked |
| 4 | Carapace | Green | Stark White | Iridescent/Pearlescent | Ridges |
| 5 | Bark | Blue | Grey | Luminescent | Spiky |
| 6 | Metal | Violet | Spots/Stripes | Reflective | Slimy |
Questions
How many different sexes are required for reproduction? d6
Where do you hale from?
How many of your people remain?
- Last of your kind
- Scattered handful
- Few remaining communities
- Large populace in a primary location
- Increasing numbers
- Found everywhere