Aliens: Sparrials (4e)
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From The Trees To The Stars With their small size¸ deft hands¸ and keen senses¸ the sparrials are made to order for the GM in need of a race of alien thieves. And certainly¸ they have a predisposition toward that role. Yet as always with sparrials¸ there's a lot more going on than meets the eye... A GURPS fixture since they popped up in Roleplayer #10 (May 1988)¸ these furry aliens got a bit more detail in GURPS Classic: Aliens -- and now GURPS Aliens: Sparrials is here to give them their own dedicated supplement. The inaugural volume of the GURPS Aliens series covers sparrials in all their clever¸ chaotic glory. It includes a full racial template¸ of course¸ and much¸ much more: Mindset. For sparrials¸ theft is a source of pride rather than shame¸ home is where you are and not where you're from¸ and the smell is the thing. Treat them like short¸ furry humans at your peril! Society. How do you define "civilization" for a race strongly characterized by wanderlust¸ kleptomania¸ and individualism? With care! Learn everything you need to know about their ideas of family¸ social dominance¸ law¸ economics¸ and the arts before you visit. History. The lack of huge empires and widespread cooperation doesn't mean sparrials were uncultured primitives until their recent technological revolution. They have a past rich in folklore and legend¸ and would be happy to tell you all about it. Tech. Though new arrivals on the interstellar scene¸ the sparrials have embraced technology and developed everything from personal gear to starships that reflect their outlook on life. Characters. Take advantage of extensive notes on common traits¸ variant races¸ racial martial arts¸ and fitting professions to create interesting and detailed sparrial PCs and NPCs. And more! Names. Pets. Using sparrials in fantasy. If it's about sparrials¸ it's here! GURPS Aliens: Sparrials is a wonderful resource whether you're a GM seeking aliens to populate your GURPS Space campaign or a player who wants the challenge of taking the role of a truly alien alien. It's also an inspiring source of fun for gamers using other game systems. Just remember to keep an eye on your stuff.