Talons

TALONS: The lion-men, have made quite a reputation throughout history. Often thought of as simpleminded beastmen, nothing could be further from the truth. The Talons have a rich culture, based on warrior tradition. Prowess, might and pure ruthlesness in battle, are what makes a Talon respected.

The lionfolk stand slightly above the normal human, akin to the Wraith Raiders, though with less agile and slender forms. They are not hunters, they are warriors.



The Talons are widely known for being bloodthirsty and can by some be seen as cruel and even sadistic. The Talons themselves, see only glory in battle and the desire to conquer. This doesnt come from a simple source as greed. But the desire to dominate other species for pure show of their prowess. Talons are easely agitated, and often fly in fits of rage if the agitator knows which buttons to push. Though they are not inherently evil and cruel, their culture holds no place for softness and weakness. If you are to fit into their society, you will accept your role,- accept and thrive or deny and die. There is no shades of gray in a Talons mind, its either black or white. Though some races do have a better ability to reason with the lions.



Almost all Talons are citizens in the Talon Empire, though it is accepted to adventure, often to learn new battletactics, gather tech or similair. Renegade Talons, are mercilesly hunted down, to deny is to die. Though they respect their feline cousins, the Wraith Raiders, the Talons have heard stories of their skills as hunters and trackers, they frown upon their sucumbtion to SLA Industries. Viewing submitting as weakness. The Talons have myths telling of an era long ago where Talons and Wraith Raiders were part of the same military alliance, though such old alliances are long gone... Some Talons wonder, if the Wraith Raiders will turn on SLA Industries when the time is right.



The Talons start with the following:

Bloodthirsty: As part of their prowess in battle, Talons are rightly feared for their mercilesness. They rarely take prisoners, those who are can look forward to ill hospitality indeed. Else per the Bloodthristy Hindrance in the SW CRB. In addition they recive a +1 to intimidation rolls and start with d6 in intimidation.

Lionstrenght: Though not as agile as the Wraith Raiders, they are stronger. They start with d8 in Strenght.

Lionheart: Talons dont retreat and are not easely scared. All Talons start with d6 in Guts and add +2 on Guts trait rolls.

Natural Weapons: Talons enjoy ripping their foes to shreds with their claws. They sport claws that does Str+d4+2 damage, with an AP and AD of 1.

Racial Enemy: The Talons have a deep hatred for the Shaktars. Seeing them as their oponents in combat, they are disgusted by their code. Under normal circumstances the two species attack eachother on sight.

Low Light Vision: As Wraith Raiders. See Savage Sla Industries sourcebook.