Volus

The Volus are a squat species of creatures that hail from the chilling, ammonia-aired world of Irune. Requiring pressurized breathing suits when dealing with other species, the volus have nonetheless become skilled tradesmen and financiers across the galaxy despite these differences in basic biochemistry and the limitations imposed upon them by those traits. The volus government, the Vol Protectorate, is a hierarchical system where trade is king, with clans bartering everything from land to goods, machinery to even people.

One of the least physically adept sapient species within the known galaxy, the Volus have overcome this weakness by educating themselves elsewhere. Having spent millenia on their homeworld honing the fine art of trade and negotiation, there is not a volus alive who couldn't go toe-to-toe in a discussion with trained tradesmen of other species.

Investment in the Future
''"Clan Yap has announced that the lands south of Muta Canyon are now under the ownership of Clan Wen, with Clan Yap receiving in exchange three hundred citizens formerly of Wen status, including myself." -'' Chutis Yap

The Protectorate has spared no expense in training and raising characters of this background to become useful and skilled tradesmen and barter subjects throughout their lives. As a result, each character of this background receives a +3 Charisma modifier and a +2 Cunning modifier.