Vorcha

Though there is some debate among the more xenophobic corners of the galaxy as to whether or not they are truly sapient, the Vorcha are an aggressive and short-lived species native to the molten world of Heshtok. Though not themselves a spacefaring race, the vorcha are often corralled from their homeworld by mercenary guilds and crime syndicates to be utilized as cannon fodder to bolster their forces. Without a formal government, their hellish world is truly capable of only being home to those of their kind.

The vorcha as a species no longer evolve as other known species within the Milky Way. With clusters of non-differentiated cells similar to the Planarian Worms of Earth, the vorcha can adapt to live in almost any environment known to the galaxy. Within a week of injury or exposure, these cells can move to the affected region and begin adjustment of the vorcha's anatomy. Areas that have been burned will develop thicker skin or musculature will be enhanced on a high-gravity environment, for some examples. While this natural adjustment technique increases their viability in many environments and makes them nigh-immune to disease, the lack of evolution comes with a drastically small lifespan and DNA that has remained unchanged for millions of years.

Hellspawn
''"YESSSSSS...WE...NO...DIE!" ''- Zreep

The harsh environment of Heshtok and the unique physiology of the vorcha species has granted characters of this background unique traits unseen in other races. As a result, all characters of this background have a +3 Constitution modifier and a +2 Agility modifier.