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	<div><p class="single nomargin">'''Core Rules'''</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Neimodians stand between 1.6 and 2 meters tall and are of slight build. Their skin ranges from mottled green to gray, and their vaguely reptilian faces are flat and elongated. They have red eyes, thick lips, and no noses. Neimodians have two primary motivations: to control their surroundings at all times and to acquire as much wealth and power as they can. The latter goal might seem a logical means of attaining the former, but to a Neimodian, the pursuit of wealth and power is an end unto itself. Such traits gave rise to the Trade Federation, one of the most powerful and influential economic forces in the Galactic Republic.</p><p class="single" ~~style~~="~~margin: 1.5em 0 0 0;~~">'''Galaxy of Intrigue'''</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Neimoidians descend from a group of [[Duros (species)\|Duros]] colonists that, during the earliest period of their species’ exploration of space, venture far beyond the edge of regions considered possible to settle. These colonists exist in isolation for thousands of years, in the small cluster of stars from which they draw their name. When contact is reestablished by the Twelfth Alderaanian Expedition, the expedition discovers a unique civilization that has spread to a dozen planets and is based around trade and conspicuous consumption.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}The Neimoidians quickly find a place in galactic civilization, excited by the prospect of markets beyond their own worlds. For several centuries, they are among the leading forces behind the construction of new starports and the upgrade of existing ones. They trade with everyone—Republic or Sith, Hutt or Herglic—because to the Neimoidians, all that matters is a market for their goods. They help found the Trade Federation, a cartel of mercantile interests that, driven by Neimoidian greed, becomes so powerful that it threatens the very interstellar commerce it exists to protect. When the organization attempts to become the sole conduit for trade in certain parts of space, the Senate and the Jedi intervene. The Trade Federation is shattered, and Neimoidians see the wealth and galactic authority they accumulated over centuries evaporate within a few short years.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Neimoidian leaders then make the decision to ally with the Separatist movement led by renegade Jedi Count Dooku, which results in the complete dismantling of everything they had built beyond their home systems. For the entire period of the Galactic Empire, Neimoidian starports are under heavy Imperial control, and any efforts they make to reestablish their once-mighty trade networks are undermined at every turn.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}As a result, Neimoidian society turns inward in a self-imposed isolation that is as total as any they experienced during the millennia they spent as a “lost Duros colony.” The Neimoidians remain isolationists through the legacy era, and the few Neimoidians that wander beyond their home space are usually on the run from enemies at home and passing themselves off as Duros.</p></div>
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			--><p class="single nomargin">'''Core Rules'''</p><!--

			--><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Neimodians stand between 1.6 and 2 meters tall and are of slight build. Their skin ranges from mottled green to gray, and their vaguely reptilian faces are flat and elongated. They have red eyes, thick lips, and no noses. Neimodians have two primary motivations: to control their surroundings at all times and to acquire as much wealth and power as they can. The latter goal might seem a logical means of attaining the former, but to a Neimodian, the pursuit of wealth and power is an end unto itself. Such traits gave rise to the Trade Federation, one of the most powerful and influential economic forces in the Galactic Republic.</p><!--

			--><p class="single" class="topmargin">'''Galaxy of Intrigue'''</p><!--

			--><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Neimoidians descend from a group of [[Duros (species)\|Duros]] colonists that, during the earliest period of their species’ exploration of space, venture far beyond the edge of regions considered possible to settle. These colonists exist in isolation for thousands of years, in the small cluster of stars from which they draw their name. When contact is reestablished by the Twelfth Alderaanian Expedition, the expedition discovers a unique civilization that has spread to a dozen planets and is based around trade and conspicuous consumption.</p><!--

			--><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}The Neimoidians quickly find a place in galactic civilization, excited by the prospect of markets beyond their own worlds. For several centuries, they are among the leading forces behind the construction of new starports and the upgrade of existing ones. They trade with everyone—Republic or Sith, Hutt or Herglic—because to the Neimoidians, all that matters is a market for their goods. They help found the Trade Federation, a cartel of mercantile interests that, driven by Neimoidian greed, becomes so powerful that it threatens the very interstellar commerce it exists to protect. When the organization attempts to become the sole conduit for trade in certain parts of space, the Senate and the Jedi intervene. The Trade Federation is shattered, and Neimoidians see the wealth and galactic authority they accumulated over centuries evaporate within a few short years.</p><!--

			--><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Neimoidian leaders then make the decision to ally with the Separatist movement led by renegade Jedi Count Dooku, which results in the complete dismantling of everything they had built beyond their home systems. For the entire period of the Galactic Empire, Neimoidian starports are under heavy Imperial control, and any efforts they make to reestablish their once-mighty trade networks are undermined at every turn.</p><!--

			--><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}As a result, Neimoidian society turns inward in a self-imposed isolation that is as total as any they experienced during the millennia they spent as a “lost Duros colony.” The Neimoidians remain isolationists through the legacy era, and the few Neimoidians that wander beyond their home space are usually on the run from enemies at home and passing themselves off as Duros.</p><!--

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	\|personality=Neimoidians are greedy and cowardly, always striving to acquire just one more credit but trying to make sure that someone else takes whatever risks are associated with getting it. Any agreements or promises they make are always full of loopholes and caveats, since Neimoidians never want to suffer the embarrassment of a bad deal or risk being unable to predict every eventuality. Neimoidians want to appear cunning and as if they are the intellectual masters of every situation they encounter, but they typically are just conniving and devious.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Neimoidians hate manual labor and physical activity, viewing such actions as tasks for underlings. They are very fond of mechanical equipment that does work for them and they are enthralled by labor-saving devices of all kinds. Droids are especially popular among Neimoidians.		\|personality=Neimoidians are greedy and cowardly, always striving to acquire just one more credit but trying to make sure that someone else takes whatever risks are associated with getting it. Any agreements or promises they make are always full of loopholes and caveats, since Neimoidians never want to suffer the embarrassment of a bad deal or risk being unable to predict every eventuality. Neimoidians want to appear cunning and as if they are the intellectual masters of every situation they encounter, but they typically are just conniving and devious.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Neimoidians hate manual labor and physical activity, viewing such actions as tasks for underlings. They are very fond of mechanical equipment that does work for them and they are enthralled by labor-saving devices of all kinds. Droids are especially popular among Neimoidians.
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	\|autolanguages=Basic, Neimoidian, and Durese<ref name="intrigue"/> OR Pak Pak<ref name="core"/>.		\|autolanguages=Basic, Neimoidian, and Durese<ref name="intrigue"/> OR Pak Pak<ref name="core"/>.
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	\|trait1=Conditional Bonus Feat		\|trait1=Conditional Bonus Feat
	\|desc1=Neimoidians strive to slant deals in their favor, and they make agreements that they can break easily if they feel so inclined. A Neimoidian with [[Deception]] as a trained skill gains [[Skill_Focus_(feat)\|Skill&~~nbsp~~;~~Focus (Deception)]] as a bonus [[feat]].~~		\|desc1={{#lst:Species_Trait&colon;_Conditional_Bonus_Feat\|nemoidian}}
	\|trait2=Conditional Bonus Feat		\|trait2=Conditional Bonus Feat
	\|desc2=~~A Neimoidian trained in [[Persuasion]] gains [[Skill_Focus_(feat)\|Skill~~&~~nbsp~~;~~Focus (Persuasion)]] as a bonus feat.~~<ref name="intrigue"/>		\|desc2={{#lst:Species_Trait&colon;_Conditional_Bonus_Feat\|nemoidianpc}}<ref name="intrigue"/>
	\|trait3=Skills		\|trait3=Skills
	\|desc3=~~A Neimoidian may reroll a Deception check but must keep the second reasult, even if it is worse.~~<ref name="core"/>		\|desc3={{#lst:Species_Trait&colon;_Skills\|nemoidiannpc}}<ref name="core"/>
	\|autolanguages=Basic, Neimoidian, and Durese<ref name="intrigue"/> OR Pak Pak<ref name="core"/>.		\|autolanguages=Basic, Neimoidian, and Durese<ref name="intrigue"/> OR Pak Pak<ref name="core"/>.
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Tenor1411 at 09:02, 18 May 2024

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	\|att1=[[Intelligence]]<~~sup~~>1</~~sup~~>		\|att1=[[Intelligence]]<ref name="intrigue">Neimoidians were originally an NPC species in the [[Saga Edition Core Rulebook{{!}}core rulebook]]. To avoid confusion it is suggested that player characters use this trait from [[Galaxy of Intrigue]] and non-player characters use the one from the core rulebook. As always, the GM is the final word.</ref>
	\|mod2=+2		\|mod2=+2
	\|att2=[[Wisdom]]<~~sup>1<~~/~~sup~~>		\|att2=[[Wisdom]]<ref name="intrigue" />
	\|mod3=+2		\|mod3=+2
	\|att3=[[Charisma]]<~~sup~~>2</~~sup~~>		\|att3=[[Charisma]]<ref name="core">Neimoidians were originally an NPC species in the [[Saga Edition Core Rulebook{{!}}core rulebook]]. To avoid confusion it is suggested that non-player characters use this trait from the core rulebook and player characters use the one from [[Galaxy of Intrigue]]. As always, the GM is the final word.</ref>
	\|mod4=−2		\|mod4=−2
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	\|desc1=Neimoidians strive to slant deals in their favor, and they make agreements that they can break easily if they feel so inclined. A Neimoidian with [[Deception]] as a trained skill gains [[Skill_Focus_(feat)\|Skill Focus (Deception)]] as a bonus [[feat]].		\|desc1=Neimoidians strive to slant deals in their favor, and they make agreements that they can break easily if they feel so inclined. A Neimoidian with [[Deception]] as a trained skill gains [[Skill_Focus_(feat)\|Skill Focus (Deception)]] as a bonus [[feat]].
	\|trait2=Conditional Bonus Feat		\|trait2=Conditional Bonus Feat
	\|desc2=A Neimoidian trained in [[Persuasion]] gains [[Skill_Focus_(feat)\|Skill Focus (Persuasion)]] as a bonus feat.<ref name="intrigue">Neimoidians were originally an NPC species in the [[Saga Edition Core Rulebook\|core rulebook]]. To avoid confusion it is suggested that player characters use this trait from [[Galaxy of Intrigue]] and non-player characters use the one from the core rulebook. As always, the GM is the final word.</~~ref~~>		\|desc2=A Neimoidian trained in [[Persuasion]] gains [[Skill_Focus_(feat)\|Skill Focus (Persuasion)]] as a bonus feat.<ref name="intrigue"/>
	\|trait3=Skills		\|trait3=Skills
	\|desc3=A Neimoidian may reroll a Deception check but must keep the second reasult, even if it is worse.<ref name="core">Neimoidians were originally an NPC species in the [[Saga Edition Core Rulebook\|core rulebook]]. To avoid confusion it is suggested that non-player characters use this trait from the core rulebook and player characters use the one from [[Galaxy of Intrigue]]. As always, the GM is the final word.</~~ref~~>		\|desc3=A Neimoidian may reroll a Deception check but must keep the second reasult, even if it is worse.<ref name="core"/>
	\|autolanguages=Basic, Neimoidian, and Durese<ref name="intrigue"/> OR Pak Pak<ref name="core"/>.		\|autolanguages=Basic, Neimoidian, and Durese<ref name="intrigue"/> OR Pak Pak<ref name="core"/>.
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	\|desc1=Neimoidians strive to slant deals in their favor, and they make agreements that they can break easily if they feel so inclined. A Neimoidian with [[Deception]] as a trained skill gains [[Skill_Focus_(feat)\|Skill Focus (Deception)]] as a bonus [[feat]].		\|desc1=Neimoidians strive to slant deals in their favor, and they make agreements that they can break easily if they feel so inclined. A Neimoidian with [[Deception]] as a trained skill gains [[Skill_Focus_(feat)\|Skill Focus (Deception)]] as a bonus [[feat]].
	\|trait2=Conditional Bonus Feat		\|trait2=Conditional Bonus Feat
	\|desc2=~~<sup>1</sup>~~A Neimoidian trained in [[Persuasion]] gains [[Skill_Focus_(feat)\|Skill Focus (Persuasion)]] as a bonus feat.		\|desc2=A Neimoidian trained in [[Persuasion]] gains [[Skill_Focus_(feat)\|Skill Focus (Persuasion)]] as a bonus feat.<ref name="intrigue">Neimoidians were originally an NPC species in the [[Saga Edition Core Rulebook\|core rulebook]]. To avoid confusion it is suggested that player characters use this trait from [[Galaxy of Intrigue]] and non-player characters use the one from the core rulebook. As always, the GM is the final word.</ref>
	\|trait3=Skills		\|trait3=Skills
	\|desc3=~~<sup>2</sup>~~A Neimoidian may reroll a Deception check but must keep the second reasult, even if it is worse.		\|desc3=A Neimoidian may reroll a Deception check but must keep the second reasult, even if it is worse.<ref name="core">Neimoidians were originally an NPC species in the [[Saga Edition Core Rulebook\|core rulebook]]. To avoid confusion it is suggested that non-player characters use this trait from the core rulebook and player characters use the one from [[Galaxy of Intrigue]]. As always, the GM is the final word.</ref>
	~~\|autolanguages~~=~~Basic, Neimoidian, and Durese<sup>1</sup> OR Pak Pak<sup>2</sup~~>.		\|autolanguages=Basic, Neimoidian, and Durese<ref name="intrigue"/> OR Pak Pak<ref name="core"/>.
	~~\|footnote=~~Neimoidians were originally an NPC species. To avoid confusion it is suggested that ~~NPCs~~ use ~~the traits~~ from the ~~[[Saga Edition Core Rulebook]]~~ and ~~PCs~~ use the ~~traits~~ from ~~the~~ [[Galaxy of Intrigue]] ~~rulebook~~.~~</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}1. Traits with this mark are from~~ the ~~Galaxy of Intrigue rulebook~~.</p><~~p class~~="~~single nomargin~~"~~>{{indent}}2. Traits with this mark are from the Core Rules.<~~/p><~~p class~~="~~single nomargin~~">~~As always, the GM is the final word~~.
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	<div><p class="single nomargin">'''Core Rules'''</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Neimodians stand between 1.6 and 2 meters tall and are of slight build. Their skin ranges from mottled green to gray, and their vaguely reptilian faces are flat and elongated. They have red eyes, thick lips, and no noses. Neimodians have two primary motivations: to control their surroundings at all times and to acquire as much wealth and power as they can. The latter goal might seem a logical means of attaining the former, but to a Neimodian, the pursuit of wealth and power is an end unto itself. Such traits gave rise to the Trade Federation, one of the most powerful and influential economic forces in the Galactic Republic.</p><p class="single" style="margin~~-top~~: 1.5em;">'''Galaxy of Intrigue'''</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Neimoidians descend from a group of [[Duros (species)\|Duros]] colonists that, during the earliest period of their species’ exploration of space, venture far beyond the edge of regions considered possible to settle. These colonists exist in isolation for thousands of years, in the small cluster of stars from which they draw their name. When contact is reestablished by the Twelfth Alderaanian Expedition, the expedition discovers a unique civilization that has spread to a dozen planets and is based around trade and conspicuous consumption.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}The Neimoidians quickly find a place in galactic civilization, excited by the prospect of markets beyond their own worlds. For several centuries, they are among the leading forces behind the construction of new starports and the upgrade of existing ones. They trade with everyone—Republic or Sith, Hutt or Herglic—because to the Neimoidians, all that matters is a market for their goods. They help found the Trade Federation, a cartel of mercantile interests that, driven by Neimoidian greed, becomes so powerful that it threatens the very interstellar commerce it exists to protect. When the organization attempts to become the sole conduit for trade in certain parts of space, the Senate and the Jedi intervene. The Trade Federation is shattered, and Neimoidians see the wealth and galactic authority they accumulated over centuries evaporate within a few short years.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Neimoidian leaders then make the decision to ally with the Separatist movement led by renegade Jedi Count Dooku, which results in the complete dismantling of everything they had built beyond their home systems. For the entire period of the Galactic Empire, Neimoidian starports are under heavy Imperial control, and any efforts they make to reestablish their once-mighty trade networks are undermined at every turn.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}As a result, Neimoidian society turns inward in a self-imposed isolation that is as total as any they experienced during the millennia they spent as a “lost Duros colony.” The Neimoidians remain isolationists through the legacy era, and the few Neimoidians that wander beyond their home space are usually on the run from enemies at home and passing themselves off as Duros.</p></div>		<div><p class="single nomargin">'''Core Rules'''</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Neimodians stand between 1.6 and 2 meters tall and are of slight build. Their skin ranges from mottled green to gray, and their vaguely reptilian faces are flat and elongated. They have red eyes, thick lips, and no noses. Neimodians have two primary motivations: to control their surroundings at all times and to acquire as much wealth and power as they can. The latter goal might seem a logical means of attaining the former, but to a Neimodian, the pursuit of wealth and power is an end unto itself. Such traits gave rise to the Trade Federation, one of the most powerful and influential economic forces in the Galactic Republic.</p><p class="single" style="margin: 1.5em 0 0 0;">'''Galaxy of Intrigue'''</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Neimoidians descend from a group of [[Duros (species)\|Duros]] colonists that, during the earliest period of their species’ exploration of space, venture far beyond the edge of regions considered possible to settle. These colonists exist in isolation for thousands of years, in the small cluster of stars from which they draw their name. When contact is reestablished by the Twelfth Alderaanian Expedition, the expedition discovers a unique civilization that has spread to a dozen planets and is based around trade and conspicuous consumption.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}The Neimoidians quickly find a place in galactic civilization, excited by the prospect of markets beyond their own worlds. For several centuries, they are among the leading forces behind the construction of new starports and the upgrade of existing ones. They trade with everyone—Republic or Sith, Hutt or Herglic—because to the Neimoidians, all that matters is a market for their goods. They help found the Trade Federation, a cartel of mercantile interests that, driven by Neimoidian greed, becomes so powerful that it threatens the very interstellar commerce it exists to protect. When the organization attempts to become the sole conduit for trade in certain parts of space, the Senate and the Jedi intervene. The Trade Federation is shattered, and Neimoidians see the wealth and galactic authority they accumulated over centuries evaporate within a few short years.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Neimoidian leaders then make the decision to ally with the Separatist movement led by renegade Jedi Count Dooku, which results in the complete dismantling of everything they had built beyond their home systems. For the entire period of the Galactic Empire, Neimoidian starports are under heavy Imperial control, and any efforts they make to reestablish their once-mighty trade networks are undermined at every turn.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}As a result, Neimoidian society turns inward in a self-imposed isolation that is as total as any they experienced during the millennia they spent as a “lost Duros colony.” The Neimoidians remain isolationists through the legacy era, and the few Neimoidians that wander beyond their home space are usually on the run from enemies at home and passing themselves off as Duros.</p></div>
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	<div><p class="single nomargin">'''Core Rules'''{{~~newline~~}}Neimodians stand between 1.6 and 2 meters tall and are of slight build. Their skin ranges from mottled green to gray, and their vaguely reptilian faces are flat and elongated. They have red eyes, thick lips, and no noses. Neimodians have two primary motivations: to control their surroundings at all times and to acquire as much wealth and power as they can. The latter goal might seem a logical means of attaining the former, but to a Neimodian, the pursuit of wealth and power is an end unto itself. Such traits gave rise to the Trade Federation, one of the most powerful and influential economic forces in the Galactic Republic.</p><p class="single" style="margin-top: 1.5em;">'''Galaxy of Intrigue'''{{~~newline~~}}Neimoidians descend from a group of [[Duros (species)\|Duros]] colonists that, during the earliest period of their species’ exploration of space, venture far beyond the edge of regions considered possible to settle. These colonists exist in isolation for thousands of years, in the small cluster of stars from which they draw their name. When contact is reestablished by the Twelfth Alderaanian Expedition, the expedition discovers a unique civilization that has spread to a dozen planets and is based around trade and conspicuous consumption.{{~~newline~~}}The Neimoidians quickly find a place in galactic civilization, excited by the prospect of markets beyond their own worlds. For several centuries, they are among the leading forces behind the construction of new starports and the upgrade of existing ones. They trade with everyone—Republic or Sith, Hutt or Herglic—because to the Neimoidians, all that matters is a market for their goods. They help found the Trade Federation, a cartel of mercantile interests that, driven by Neimoidian greed, becomes so powerful that it threatens the very interstellar commerce it exists to protect. When the organization attempts to become the sole conduit for trade in certain parts of space, the Senate and the Jedi intervene. The Trade Federation is shattered, and Neimoidians see the wealth and galactic authority they accumulated over centuries evaporate within a few short years.{{~~newline~~}}Neimoidian leaders then make the decision to ally with the Separatist movement led by renegade Jedi Count Dooku, which results in the complete dismantling of everything they had built beyond their home systems. For the entire period of the Galactic Empire, Neimoidian starports are under heavy Imperial control, and any efforts they make to reestablish their once-mighty trade networks are undermined at every turn.{{~~newline~~}}As a result, Neimoidian society turns inward in a self-imposed isolation that is as total as any they experienced during the millennia they spent as a “lost Duros colony.” The Neimoidians remain isolationists through the legacy era, and the few Neimoidians that wander beyond their home space are usually on the run from enemies at home and passing themselves off as Duros.</p></div>		<div><p class="single nomargin">'''Core Rules'''</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Neimodians stand between 1.6 and 2 meters tall and are of slight build. Their skin ranges from mottled green to gray, and their vaguely reptilian faces are flat and elongated. They have red eyes, thick lips, and no noses. Neimodians have two primary motivations: to control their surroundings at all times and to acquire as much wealth and power as they can. The latter goal might seem a logical means of attaining the former, but to a Neimodian, the pursuit of wealth and power is an end unto itself. Such traits gave rise to the Trade Federation, one of the most powerful and influential economic forces in the Galactic Republic.</p><p class="single" style="margin-top: 1.5em;">'''Galaxy of Intrigue'''</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Neimoidians descend from a group of [[Duros (species)\|Duros]] colonists that, during the earliest period of their species’ exploration of space, venture far beyond the edge of regions considered possible to settle. These colonists exist in isolation for thousands of years, in the small cluster of stars from which they draw their name. When contact is reestablished by the Twelfth Alderaanian Expedition, the expedition discovers a unique civilization that has spread to a dozen planets and is based around trade and conspicuous consumption.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}The Neimoidians quickly find a place in galactic civilization, excited by the prospect of markets beyond their own worlds. For several centuries, they are among the leading forces behind the construction of new starports and the upgrade of existing ones. They trade with everyone—Republic or Sith, Hutt or Herglic—because to the Neimoidians, all that matters is a market for their goods. They help found the Trade Federation, a cartel of mercantile interests that, driven by Neimoidian greed, becomes so powerful that it threatens the very interstellar commerce it exists to protect. When the organization attempts to become the sole conduit for trade in certain parts of space, the Senate and the Jedi intervene. The Trade Federation is shattered, and Neimoidians see the wealth and galactic authority they accumulated over centuries evaporate within a few short years.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Neimoidian leaders then make the decision to ally with the Separatist movement led by renegade Jedi Count Dooku, which results in the complete dismantling of everything they had built beyond their home systems. For the entire period of the Galactic Empire, Neimoidian starports are under heavy Imperial control, and any efforts they make to reestablish their once-mighty trade networks are undermined at every turn.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}As a result, Neimoidian society turns inward in a self-imposed isolation that is as total as any they experienced during the millennia they spent as a “lost Duros colony.” The Neimoidians remain isolationists through the legacy era, and the few Neimoidians that wander beyond their home space are usually on the run from enemies at home and passing themselves off as Duros.</p></div>
	{{Spechar		{{Spechar
	\|species=Neimodian		\|species=Neimodian
	\|personality = Neimoidians are greedy and cowardly, always striving to acquire just one more credit but trying to make sure that someone else takes whatever risks are associated with getting it. Any agreements or promises they make are always full of loopholes and caveats, since Neimoidians never want to suffer the embarrassment of a bad deal or risk being unable to predict every eventuality. Neimoidians want to appear cunning and as if they are the intellectual masters of every situation they encounter, but they typically are just conniving and devious.{{~~newline~~}}Neimoidians hate manual labor and physical activity, viewing such actions as tasks for underlings. They are very fond of mechanical equipment that does work for them and they are enthralled by labor-saving devices of all kinds. Droids are especially popular among Neimoidians.		\|personality=Neimoidians are greedy and cowardly, always striving to acquire just one more credit but trying to make sure that someone else takes whatever risks are associated with getting it. Any agreements or promises they make are always full of loopholes and caveats, since Neimoidians never want to suffer the embarrassment of a bad deal or risk being unable to predict every eventuality. Neimoidians want to appear cunning and as if they are the intellectual masters of every situation they encounter, but they typically are just conniving and devious.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Neimoidians hate manual labor and physical activity, viewing such actions as tasks for underlings. They are very fond of mechanical equipment that does work for them and they are enthralled by labor-saving devices of all kinds. Droids are especially popular among Neimoidians.
	\|description = Neimoidians are slight of build and stand between 1.6 and 2 meters in height. They are hairless, with large red eyes and wide, lipless mouths. Their skin is usually bluish gray, but it can range in tone from very pale to almost black. Neimoidians favor expensive clothing and are always seen in public wearing whatever symbols of office or rank they possess.		\|description=Neimoidians are slight of build and stand between 1.6 and 2 meters in height. They are hairless, with large red eyes and wide, lipless mouths. Their skin is usually bluish gray, but it can range in tone from very pale to almost black. Neimoidians favor expensive clothing and are always seen in public wearing whatever symbols of office or rank they possess.
	\|homeworld = Neimoidians hail from a cluster of planets in the far reaches of the Colonies Region; the humid world of [[Neimoidia (location)\|Neimoidia]] is their main home.		\|homeworld=Neimoidians hail from a cluster of planets in the far reaches of the Colonies Region; the humid world of [[Neimoidia (location)\|Neimoidia]] is their main home.
	\|languages = Basic, Durese, and Neimoidian.		\|languages=Basic, Durese, and Neimoidian.
	\|names = Rune Haako, Hath Monchar, Daultay Dofine, Tey How, Nute Gunray.		\|names=Rune Haako, Hath Monchar, Daultay Dofine, Tey How, Nute Gunray.
	\|adventurers = Prior to the rise of the Empire, Neimoidian adventurers tend to be political leaders or merchants who have fallen on hard times and struggle to regain their former status by working as blackmailers or informants. In later eras, Neimoidian adventurers are dedicated professionals who work in a range of occupations requiring the underhanded double-dealings at which they excel, such as trade negotiator, diplomat, debt collector, private investigator, and corporate spy. Regardless of occupation, Neimoidian adventurers are usually [[noble (heroic class)\|noble]]s or [[scoundrel (heroic class)\|scoundrel]]s.		\|adventurers=Prior to the rise of the Empire, Neimoidian adventurers tend to be political leaders or merchants who have fallen on hard times and struggle to regain their former status by working as blackmailers or informants. In later eras, Neimoidian adventurers are dedicated professionals who work in a range of occupations requiring the underhanded double-dealings at which they excel, such as trade negotiator, diplomat, debt collector, private investigator, and corporate spy. Regardless of occupation, Neimoidian adventurers are usually [[noble (heroic class)\|noble]]s or [[scoundrel (heroic class)\|scoundrel]]s.
	\|child = 11		\|child=11
	\|youngadult = 16		\|youngadult=16
	\|adult = 40		\|adult=40
	\|middleage = 57		\|middleage=57
	\|old = 79		\|old=79
	}}		}}
	{{Spectrait		{{Spectrait
	\|species=Neimodian		\|species=Neimodian
	\|pluralize = yes		\|pluralize=yes
	\|mod1 = +2		\|mod1=+2
	\|att1 = [[Intelligence]]<sup>1</sup>		\|att1=[[Intelligence]]<sup>1</sup>
	\|mod2 = +2		\|mod2=+2
	\|att2 = [[Wisdom]]<sup>1</sup>		\|att2=[[Wisdom]]<sup>1</sup>
	\|mod3 = +2		\|mod3=+2
	\|att3 = [[Charisma]]<sup>2</sup>		\|att3=[[Charisma]]<sup>2</sup>
	\|mod4 = −2		\|mod4=−2
	\|att4 = [[Strength]]		\|att4=[[Strength]]
	\|modtext = Neimoidians avoid physical activity and confrontation, preferring instead to rely on the power of their personalities to achieve success.		\|modtext=Neimoidians avoid physical activity and confrontation, preferring instead to rely on the power of their personalities to achieve success.
	\|size = Medium		\|size=Medium
	\|speed = 6		\|speed=6
	\|trait1 = Conditional Bonus Feat		\|trait1=Conditional Bonus Feat
	\|desc1 = Neimoidians strive to slant deals in their favor, and they make agreements that they can break easily if they feel so inclined. A Neimoidian with [[Deception]] as a trained skill gains [[Skill_Focus_(feat)\|Skill Focus (Deception)]] as a bonus [[feat]].		\|desc1=Neimoidians strive to slant deals in their favor, and they make agreements that they can break easily if they feel so inclined. A Neimoidian with [[Deception]] as a trained skill gains [[Skill_Focus_(feat)\|Skill Focus (Deception)]] as a bonus [[feat]].
	\|trait2 = Conditional Bonus Feat<sup>1</sup>		\|trait2=Conditional Bonus Feat
	~~\|desc2 =~~ A Neimoidian trained in [[Persuasion]] gains [[Skill_Focus_(feat)\|Skill Focus (Persuasion)]] as a bonus feat.		\|desc2=<sup>1</sup>A Neimoidian trained in [[Persuasion]] gains [[Skill_Focus_(feat)\|Skill Focus (Persuasion)]] as a bonus feat.
	\|trait3 = Skills<sup>2</sup>		\|trait3=Skills
	~~\|desc3 =~~ A Neimoidian may reroll a Deception check but must keep the second reasult, even if it is worse.		\|desc3=<sup>2</sup>A Neimoidian may reroll a Deception check but must keep the second reasult, even if it is worse.
	\|autolanguages = Basic, Neimoidian, and Durese<sup>1</sup> OR Pak Pak<sup>2</sup>.		\|autolanguages=Basic, Neimoidian, and Durese<sup>1</sup> OR Pak Pak<sup>2</sup>.
	\|footnote = Neimoidians were originally an NPC species. To avoid confusion it is suggested that NPCs use the traits from the [[Saga Edition Core Rulebook]] and PCs use the traits from the [[Galaxy of Intrigue]] rulebook.{{~~newline~~}}1. Traits with this mark are from the Galaxy of Intrigue rulebook.{{~~newline~~}}2. Traits with this mark are from the Core Rules.<br/>As always, the GM is the final word.		\|footnote=Neimoidians were originally an NPC species. To avoid confusion it is suggested that NPCs use the traits from the [[Saga Edition Core Rulebook]] and PCs use the traits from the [[Galaxy of Intrigue]] rulebook.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}1. Traits with this mark are from the Galaxy of Intrigue rulebook.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}2. Traits with this mark are from the Core Rules.</p><p class="single nomargin">As always, the GM is the final word.
	}}		}}
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	{{Reference		{{Reference
			\|title1=Neimodian
	\|found_in = [[Saga Edition Core Rulebook]] pg 285<br/>[[Galaxy of Intrigue]] pg 17		\|found_in = [[Saga Edition Core Rulebook]] pg 285<br/>[[Galaxy of Intrigue]] pg 17
	\|image1 = Swse species neimoidian.jpg		\|image1 = Swse species neimoidian.jpg
	}}<p class="single nomargin">'''Core Rules'''{{newline}}Neimodians stand between 1.6 and 2 meters tall and are of slight build. Their skin ranges from mottled green to gray, and their vaguely reptilian faces are flat and elongated. They have red eyes, thick lips, and no noses. Neimodians have two primary motivations: to control their surroundings at all times and to acquire as much wealth and power as they can. The latter goal might seem a logical means of attaining the former, but to a Neimodian, the pursuit of wealth and power is an end unto itself. Such traits gave rise to the Trade Federation, one of the most powerful and influential economic forces in the Galactic Republic.</p>		}}
	<p class="single" style="margin-top: 1.5em;">'''Galaxy of Intrigue'''{{newline}}Neimoidians descend from a group of [[Duros (species)\|Duros]] colonists that, during the earliest period of their species’ exploration of space, venture far beyond the edge of regions considered possible to settle. These colonists exist in isolation for thousands of years, in the small cluster of stars from which they draw their name. When contact is reestablished by the Twelfth Alderaanian Expedition, the expedition discovers a unique civilization that has spread to a dozen planets and is based around trade and conspicuous consumption.{{newline}}The Neimoidians quickly find a place in galactic civilization, excited by the prospect of markets beyond their own worlds. For several centuries, they are among the leading forces behind the construction of new starports and the upgrade of existing ones. They trade with everyone—Republic or Sith, Hutt or Herglic—because to the Neimoidians, all that matters is a market for their goods. They help found the Trade Federation, a cartel of mercantile interests that, driven by Neimoidian greed, becomes so powerful that it threatens the very interstellar commerce it exists to protect. When the organization attempts to become the sole conduit for trade in certain parts of space, the Senate and the Jedi intervene. The Trade Federation is shattered, and Neimoidians see the wealth and galactic authority they accumulated over centuries evaporate within a few short years.{{newline}}Neimoidian leaders then make the decision to ally with the Separatist movement led by renegade Jedi Count Dooku, which results in the complete dismantling of everything they had built beyond their home systems. For the entire period of the Galactic Empire, Neimoidian starports are under heavy Imperial control, and any efforts they make to reestablish their once-mighty trade networks are undermined at every turn.{{newline}}As a result, Neimoidian society turns inward in a self-imposed isolation that is as total as any they experienced during the millennia they spent as a “lost Duros colony.” The Neimoidians remain isolationists through the legacy era, and the few Neimoidians that wander beyond their home space are usually on the run from enemies at home and passing themselves off as Duros.</p>		<div><p class="single nomargin">'''Core Rules'''{{newline}}Neimodians stand between 1.6 and 2 meters tall and are of slight build. Their skin ranges from mottled green to gray, and their vaguely reptilian faces are flat and elongated. They have red eyes, thick lips, and no noses. Neimodians have two primary motivations: to control their surroundings at all times and to acquire as much wealth and power as they can. The latter goal might seem a logical means of attaining the former, but to a Neimodian, the pursuit of wealth and power is an end unto itself. Such traits gave rise to the Trade Federation, one of the most powerful and influential economic forces in the Galactic Republic.</p><p class="single" style="margin-top: 1.5em;">'''Galaxy of Intrigue'''{{newline}}Neimoidians descend from a group of [[Duros (species)\|Duros]] colonists that, during the earliest period of their species’ exploration of space, venture far beyond the edge of regions considered possible to settle. These colonists exist in isolation for thousands of years, in the small cluster of stars from which they draw their name. When contact is reestablished by the Twelfth Alderaanian Expedition, the expedition discovers a unique civilization that has spread to a dozen planets and is based around trade and conspicuous consumption.{{newline}}The Neimoidians quickly find a place in galactic civilization, excited by the prospect of markets beyond their own worlds. For several centuries, they are among the leading forces behind the construction of new starports and the upgrade of existing ones. They trade with everyone—Republic or Sith, Hutt or Herglic—because to the Neimoidians, all that matters is a market for their goods. They help found the Trade Federation, a cartel of mercantile interests that, driven by Neimoidian greed, becomes so powerful that it threatens the very interstellar commerce it exists to protect. When the organization attempts to become the sole conduit for trade in certain parts of space, the Senate and the Jedi intervene. The Trade Federation is shattered, and Neimoidians see the wealth and galactic authority they accumulated over centuries evaporate within a few short years.{{newline}}Neimoidian leaders then make the decision to ally with the Separatist movement led by renegade Jedi Count Dooku, which results in the complete dismantling of everything they had built beyond their home systems. For the entire period of the Galactic Empire, Neimoidian starports are under heavy Imperial control, and any efforts they make to reestablish their once-mighty trade networks are undermined at every turn.{{newline}}As a result, Neimoidian society turns inward in a self-imposed isolation that is as total as any they experienced during the millennia they spent as a “lost Duros colony.” The Neimoidians remain isolationists through the legacy era, and the few Neimoidians that wander beyond their home space are usually on the run from enemies at home and passing themselves off as Duros.</p></div>
	{{Spechar		{{Spechar
			\|species=Neimodian
	\|personality = Neimoidians are greedy and cowardly, always striving to acquire just one more credit but trying to make sure that someone else takes whatever risks are associated with getting it. Any agreements or promises they make are always full of loopholes and caveats, since Neimoidians never want to suffer the embarrassment of a bad deal or risk being unable to predict every eventuality. Neimoidians want to appear cunning and as if they are the intellectual masters of every situation they encounter, but they typically are just conniving and devious.{{newline}}Neimoidians hate manual labor and physical activity, viewing such actions as tasks for underlings. They are very fond of mechanical equipment that does work for them and they are enthralled by labor-saving devices of all kinds. Droids are especially popular among Neimoidians.		\|personality = Neimoidians are greedy and cowardly, always striving to acquire just one more credit but trying to make sure that someone else takes whatever risks are associated with getting it. Any agreements or promises they make are always full of loopholes and caveats, since Neimoidians never want to suffer the embarrassment of a bad deal or risk being unable to predict every eventuality. Neimoidians want to appear cunning and as if they are the intellectual masters of every situation they encounter, but they typically are just conniving and devious.{{newline}}Neimoidians hate manual labor and physical activity, viewing such actions as tasks for underlings. They are very fond of mechanical equipment that does work for them and they are enthralled by labor-saving devices of all kinds. Droids are especially popular among Neimoidians.
	\|description = Neimoidians are slight of build and stand between 1.6 and 2 meters in height. They are hairless, with large red eyes and wide, lipless mouths. Their skin is usually bluish gray, but it can range in tone from very pale to almost black. Neimoidians favor expensive clothing and are always seen in public wearing whatever symbols of office or rank they possess.		\|description = Neimoidians are slight of build and stand between 1.6 and 2 meters in height. They are hairless, with large red eyes and wide, lipless mouths. Their skin is usually bluish gray, but it can range in tone from very pale to almost black. Neimoidians favor expensive clothing and are always seen in public wearing whatever symbols of office or rank they possess.
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	{{Spectrait		{{Spectrait
			\|species=Neimodian
	\|pluralize = yes		\|pluralize = yes
	\|mod1 = +2		\|mod1 = +2
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	\|footnote = Neimoidians were originally an NPC species. To avoid confusion it is suggested that NPCs use the traits from the [[Saga Edition Core Rulebook]] and PCs use the traits from the [[Galaxy of Intrigue]] rulebook.{{newline}}1. Traits with this mark are from the Galaxy of Intrigue rulebook.{{newline}}2. Traits with this mark are from the Core Rules.<br/>As always, the GM is the final word.		\|footnote = Neimoidians were originally an NPC species. To avoid confusion it is suggested that NPCs use the traits from the [[Saga Edition Core Rulebook]] and PCs use the traits from the [[Galaxy of Intrigue]] rulebook.{{newline}}1. Traits with this mark are from the Galaxy of Intrigue rulebook.{{newline}}2. Traits with this mark are from the Core Rules.<br/>As always, the GM is the final word.
	}}		}}

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	\|image1 = Swse species neimoidian.jpg		\|image1 = Swse species neimoidian.jpg
	}}<p class="single">'''Core Rules'''{{newline}}Neimodians stand between 1.6 and 2 meters tall and are of slight build. Their skin ranges from mottled green to gray, and their vaguely reptilian faces are flat and elongated. They have red eyes, thick lips, and no noses. Neimodians have two primary motivations: to control their surroundings at all times and to acquire as much wealth and power as they can. The latter goal might seem a logical means of attaining the former, but to a Neimodian, the pursuit of wealth and power is an end unto itself. Such traits gave rise to the Trade Federation, one of the most powerful and influential economic forces in the Galactic Republic.</p>		}}<p class="single nomargin">'''Core Rules'''{{newline}}Neimodians stand between 1.6 and 2 meters tall and are of slight build. Their skin ranges from mottled green to gray, and their vaguely reptilian faces are flat and elongated. They have red eyes, thick lips, and no noses. Neimodians have two primary motivations: to control their surroundings at all times and to acquire as much wealth and power as they can. The latter goal might seem a logical means of attaining the former, but to a Neimodian, the pursuit of wealth and power is an end unto itself. Such traits gave rise to the Trade Federation, one of the most powerful and influential economic forces in the Galactic Republic.</p>
	<p class="single" style="margin-top: 1.5em;">'''Galaxy of Intrigue'''{{newline}}Neimoidians descend from a group of [[Duros (species)\|Duros]] colonists that, during the earliest period of their species’ exploration of space, venture far beyond the edge of regions considered possible to settle. These colonists exist in isolation for thousands of years, in the small cluster of stars from which they draw their name. When contact is reestablished by the Twelfth Alderaanian Expedition, the expedition discovers a unique civilization that has spread to a dozen planets and is based around trade and conspicuous consumption.{{newline}}The Neimoidians quickly find a place in galactic civilization, excited by the prospect of markets beyond their own worlds. For several centuries, they are among the leading forces behind the construction of new starports and the upgrade of existing ones. They trade with everyone—Republic or Sith, Hutt or Herglic—because to the Neimoidians, all that matters is a market for their goods. They help found the Trade Federation, a cartel of mercantile interests that, driven by Neimoidian greed, becomes so powerful that it threatens the very interstellar commerce it exists to protect. When the organization attempts to become the sole conduit for trade in certain parts of space, the Senate and the Jedi intervene. The Trade Federation is shattered, and Neimoidians see the wealth and galactic authority they accumulated over centuries evaporate within a few short years.{{newline}}Neimoidian leaders then make the decision to ally with the Separatist movement led by renegade Jedi Count Dooku, which results in the complete dismantling of everything they had built beyond their home systems. For the entire period of the Galactic Empire, Neimoidian starports are under heavy Imperial control, and any efforts they make to reestablish their once-mighty trade networks are undermined at every turn.{{newline}}As a result, Neimoidian society turns inward in a self-imposed isolation that is as total as any they experienced during the millennia they spent as a “lost Duros colony.” The Neimoidians remain isolationists through the legacy era, and the few Neimoidians that wander beyond their home space are usually on the run from enemies at home and passing themselves off as Duros.</p>		<p class="single" style="margin-top: 1.5em;">'''Galaxy of Intrigue'''{{newline}}Neimoidians descend from a group of [[Duros (species)\|Duros]] colonists that, during the earliest period of their species’ exploration of space, venture far beyond the edge of regions considered possible to settle. These colonists exist in isolation for thousands of years, in the small cluster of stars from which they draw their name. When contact is reestablished by the Twelfth Alderaanian Expedition, the expedition discovers a unique civilization that has spread to a dozen planets and is based around trade and conspicuous consumption.{{newline}}The Neimoidians quickly find a place in galactic civilization, excited by the prospect of markets beyond their own worlds. For several centuries, they are among the leading forces behind the construction of new starports and the upgrade of existing ones. They trade with everyone—Republic or Sith, Hutt or Herglic—because to the Neimoidians, all that matters is a market for their goods. They help found the Trade Federation, a cartel of mercantile interests that, driven by Neimoidian greed, becomes so powerful that it threatens the very interstellar commerce it exists to protect. When the organization attempts to become the sole conduit for trade in certain parts of space, the Senate and the Jedi intervene. The Trade Federation is shattered, and Neimoidians see the wealth and galactic authority they accumulated over centuries evaporate within a few short years.{{newline}}Neimoidian leaders then make the decision to ally with the Separatist movement led by renegade Jedi Count Dooku, which results in the complete dismantling of everything they had built beyond their home systems. For the entire period of the Galactic Empire, Neimoidian starports are under heavy Imperial control, and any efforts they make to reestablish their once-mighty trade networks are undermined at every turn.{{newline}}As a result, Neimoidian society turns inward in a self-imposed isolation that is as total as any they experienced during the millennia they spent as a “lost Duros colony.” The Neimoidians remain isolationists through the legacy era, and the few Neimoidians that wander beyond their home space are usually on the run from enemies at home and passing themselves off as Duros.</p>
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	\|desc3 = A Neimoidian may reroll a Deception check but must keep the second reasult, even if it is worse.		\|desc3 = A Neimoidian may reroll a Deception check but must keep the second reasult, even if it is worse.
	\|autolanguages = Basic, Neimoidian, and Durese<sup>1</sup> OR Pak Pak<sup>2</sup>.		\|autolanguages = Basic, Neimoidian, and Durese<sup>1</sup> OR Pak Pak<sup>2</sup>.
	\|footnote = Neimoidians were originally an NPC species. To avoid confusion it is suggested that NPCs use the traits from the [[Saga Edition Core Rulebook]] and PCs use the traits from the [[Galaxy of Intrigue]] rulebook.~~<br/>~~1. Traits with this mark are from the Galaxy of Intrigue rulebook.~~<br/>~~2. Traits with this mark are from the Core Rules.<br/>As always, the GM is the final word.		\|footnote = Neimoidians were originally an NPC species. To avoid confusion it is suggested that NPCs use the traits from the [[Saga Edition Core Rulebook]] and PCs use the traits from the [[Galaxy of Intrigue]] rulebook.{{newline}}1. Traits with this mark are from the Galaxy of Intrigue rulebook.{{newline}}2. Traits with this mark are from the Core Rules.<br/>As always, the GM is the final word.
	}}		}}

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	{{Reference		{{Reference
	\|found_in = [[Core Rulebook]] pg 285<br/>[[Galaxy of Intrigue]] pg 17		\|found_in = [[Saga Edition Core Rulebook]] pg 285<br/>[[Galaxy of Intrigue]] pg 17
	\|image1 = Swse species neimoidian.~~png~~		\|image1 = Swse species neimoidian.jpg
	}}<p class="single">'''Core Rules'''{{newline}}Neimodians stand between 1.6 and 2 meters tall and are of slight build. Their skin ranges from mottled green to gray, and their vaguely reptilian faces are flat and elongated. They have red eyes, thick lips, and no noses. Neimodians have two primary motivations: to control their surroundings at all times and to acquire as much wealth and power as they can. The latter goal might seem a logical means of attaining the former, but to a Neimodian, the pursuit of wealth and power is an end unto itself. Such traits gave rise to the Trade Federation, one of the most powerful and influential economic forces in the Galactic Republic.</p>		}}<p class="single">'''Core Rules'''{{newline}}Neimodians stand between 1.6 and 2 meters tall and are of slight build. Their skin ranges from mottled green to gray, and their vaguely reptilian faces are flat and elongated. They have red eyes, thick lips, and no noses. Neimodians have two primary motivations: to control their surroundings at all times and to acquire as much wealth and power as they can. The latter goal might seem a logical means of attaining the former, but to a Neimodian, the pursuit of wealth and power is an end unto itself. Such traits gave rise to the Trade Federation, one of the most powerful and influential economic forces in the Galactic Republic.</p>
	<p class="single" style="margin-top: 1.5em;">'''Galaxy of Intrigue'''{{newline}}Neimoidians descend from a group of [[Duros (species)\|Duros]] colonists that, during the earliest period of their species’ exploration of space, venture far beyond the edge of regions considered possible to settle. These colonists exist in isolation for thousands of years, in the small cluster of stars from which they draw their name. When contact is reestablished by the Twelfth Alderaanian Expedition, the expedition discovers a unique civilization that has spread to a dozen planets and is based around trade and conspicuous consumption.{{newline}}The Neimoidians quickly find a place in galactic civilization, excited by the prospect of markets beyond their own worlds. For several centuries, they are among the leading forces behind the construction of new starports and the upgrade of existing ones. They trade with everyone—Republic or Sith, Hutt or Herglic—because to the Neimoidians, all that matters is a market for their goods. They help found the Trade Federation, a cartel of mercantile interests that, driven by Neimoidian greed, becomes so powerful that it threatens the very interstellar commerce it exists to protect. When the organization attempts to become the sole conduit for trade in certain parts of space, the Senate and the Jedi intervene. The Trade Federation is shattered, and Neimoidians see the wealth and galactic authority they accumulated over centuries evaporate within a few short years.{{newline}}Neimoidian leaders then make the decision to ally with the Separatist movement led by renegade Jedi Count Dooku, which results in the complete dismantling of everything they had built beyond their home systems. For the entire period of the Galactic Empire, Neimoidian starports are under heavy Imperial control, and any efforts they make to reestablish their once-mighty trade networks are undermined at every turn.{{newline}}As a result, Neimoidian society turns inward in a self-imposed isolation that is as total as any they experienced during the millennia they spent as a “lost Duros colony.” The Neimoidians remain isolationists through the legacy era, and the few Neimoidians that wander beyond their home space are usually on the run from enemies at home and passing themselves off as Duros.</p>		<p class="single" style="margin-top: 1.5em;">'''Galaxy of Intrigue'''{{newline}}Neimoidians descend from a group of [[Duros (species)\|Duros]] colonists that, during the earliest period of their species’ exploration of space, venture far beyond the edge of regions considered possible to settle. These colonists exist in isolation for thousands of years, in the small cluster of stars from which they draw their name. When contact is reestablished by the Twelfth Alderaanian Expedition, the expedition discovers a unique civilization that has spread to a dozen planets and is based around trade and conspicuous consumption.{{newline}}The Neimoidians quickly find a place in galactic civilization, excited by the prospect of markets beyond their own worlds. For several centuries, they are among the leading forces behind the construction of new starports and the upgrade of existing ones. They trade with everyone—Republic or Sith, Hutt or Herglic—because to the Neimoidians, all that matters is a market for their goods. They help found the Trade Federation, a cartel of mercantile interests that, driven by Neimoidian greed, becomes so powerful that it threatens the very interstellar commerce it exists to protect. When the organization attempts to become the sole conduit for trade in certain parts of space, the Senate and the Jedi intervene. The Trade Federation is shattered, and Neimoidians see the wealth and galactic authority they accumulated over centuries evaporate within a few short years.{{newline}}Neimoidian leaders then make the decision to ally with the Separatist movement led by renegade Jedi Count Dooku, which results in the complete dismantling of everything they had built beyond their home systems. For the entire period of the Galactic Empire, Neimoidian starports are under heavy Imperial control, and any efforts they make to reestablish their once-mighty trade networks are undermined at every turn.{{newline}}As a result, Neimoidian society turns inward in a self-imposed isolation that is as total as any they experienced during the millennia they spent as a “lost Duros colony.” The Neimoidians remain isolationists through the legacy era, and the few Neimoidians that wander beyond their home space are usually on the run from enemies at home and passing themselves off as Duros.</p>
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	\|personality = Neimoidians are greedy and cowardly, always striving to acquire just one more credit but trying to make sure that someone else takes whatever risks are associated with getting it. Any agreements or promises they make are always full of loopholes and caveats, since Neimoidians never want to suffer the embarrassment of a bad deal or risk being unable to predict every eventuality. Neimoidians want to appear cunning and as if they are the intellectual masters of every situation they encounter, but they typically are just conniving and devious.{{newline}}Neimoidians hate manual labor and physical activity, viewing such actions as tasks for underlings. They are very fond of mechanical equipment that does work for them and they are enthralled by labor-saving devices of all kinds. Droids are especially popular among Neimoidians.		\|personality = Neimoidians are greedy and cowardly, always striving to acquire just one more credit but trying to make sure that someone else takes whatever risks are associated with getting it. Any agreements or promises they make are always full of loopholes and caveats, since Neimoidians never want to suffer the embarrassment of a bad deal or risk being unable to predict every eventuality. Neimoidians want to appear cunning and as if they are the intellectual masters of every situation they encounter, but they typically are just conniving and devious.{{newline}}Neimoidians hate manual labor and physical activity, viewing such actions as tasks for underlings. They are very fond of mechanical equipment that does work for them and they are enthralled by labor-saving devices of all kinds. Droids are especially popular among Neimoidians.
	\|description = Neimoidians are slight of build and stand between 1.6 and 2 meters in height. They are hairless, with large red eyes and wide, lipless mouths. Their skin is usually bluish gray, but it can range in tone from very pale to almost black. Neimoidians favor expensive clothing and are always seen in public wearing whatever symbols of office or rank they possess.		\|description = Neimoidians are slight of build and stand between 1.6 and 2 meters in height. They are hairless, with large red eyes and wide, lipless mouths. Their skin is usually bluish gray, but it can range in tone from very pale to almost black. Neimoidians favor expensive clothing and are always seen in public wearing whatever symbols of office or rank they possess.
	\|homeworld = Neimoidians hail from a cluster of planets in the far reaches of the Colonies Region; the humid world of [[Neimoidia]] is their main home.		\|homeworld = Neimoidians hail from a cluster of planets in the far reaches of the Colonies Region; the humid world of [[Neimoidia (location)\|Neimoidia]] is their main home.
	\|languages = Basic, Durese, and Neimoidian.		\|languages = Basic, Durese, and Neimoidian.
	\|names = Rune Haako, Hath Monchar, Daultay Dofine, Tey How, Nute Gunray.		\|names = Rune Haako, Hath Monchar, Daultay Dofine, Tey How, Nute Gunray.
	\|adventurers = Prior to the rise of the Empire, Neimoidian adventurers tend to be political leaders or merchants who have fallen on hard times and struggle to regain their former status by working as blackmailers or informants. In later eras, Neimoidian adventurers are dedicated professionals who work in a range of occupations requiring the underhanded double-dealings at which they excel, such as trade negotiator, diplomat, debt collector, private investigator, and corporate spy. Regardless of occupation, Neimoidian adventurers are usually [[noble]]s or [[scoundrel]]s.		\|adventurers = Prior to the rise of the Empire, Neimoidian adventurers tend to be political leaders or merchants who have fallen on hard times and struggle to regain their former status by working as blackmailers or informants. In later eras, Neimoidian adventurers are dedicated professionals who work in a range of occupations requiring the underhanded double-dealings at which they excel, such as trade negotiator, diplomat, debt collector, private investigator, and corporate spy. Regardless of occupation, Neimoidian adventurers are usually [[noble (heroic class)\|noble]]s or [[scoundrel (heroic class)\|scoundrel]]s.
	\|child = 11		\|child = 11
	\|youngadult = 16		\|youngadult = 16
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	\|speed = 6		\|speed = 6
	\|trait1 = Conditional Bonus Feat		\|trait1 = Conditional Bonus Feat
	\|desc1 = Neimoidians strive to slant deals in their favor, and they make agreements that they can break easily if they feel so inclined. A Neimoidian with [[Deception]] as a trained skill gains [[~~Skill Focus~~\|Skill Focus (Deception)]] as a bonus [[feat]].		\|desc1 = Neimoidians strive to slant deals in their favor, and they make agreements that they can break easily if they feel so inclined. A Neimoidian with [[Deception]] as a trained skill gains [[Skill_Focus_(feat)\|Skill Focus (Deception)]] as a bonus [[feat]].
	\|trait2 = Conditional Bonus Feat<sup>1</sup>		\|trait2 = Conditional Bonus Feat<sup>1</sup>
	\|desc2 = A Neimoidian trained in [[Persuasion]] gains [[~~Skill Focus~~\|Skill Focus (Persuasion)]] as a bonus feat.		\|desc2 = A Neimoidian trained in [[Persuasion]] gains [[Skill_Focus_(feat)\|Skill Focus (Persuasion)]] as a bonus feat.
	\|trait3 = Skills<sup>2</sup>		\|trait3 = Skills<sup>2</sup>
	\|desc3 = A Neimoidian may reroll a Deception check but must keep the second reasult, even if it is worse.		\|desc3 = A Neimoidian may reroll a Deception check but must keep the second reasult, even if it is worse.
	\|autolanguages = Basic, Neimoidian, and Durese<sup>1</sup> OR Pak Pak<sup>2</sup>.		\|autolanguages = Basic, Neimoidian, and Durese<sup>1</sup> OR Pak Pak<sup>2</sup>.
	\|footnote = Neimoidians were originally an NPC species. To avoid confusion it is suggested that NPCs use the traits from the [[Core Rulebook]] and PCs use the traits from the [[Galaxy of Intrigue]] rulebook.<br/>1. Traits with this mark are from the Galaxy of Intrigue rulebook.<br/>2. Traits with this mark are from the Core Rules.<br/>As always, the GM is the final word.		\|footnote = Neimoidians were originally an NPC species. To avoid confusion it is suggested that NPCs use the traits from the [[Saga Edition Core Rulebook]] and PCs use the traits from the [[Galaxy of Intrigue]] rulebook.<br/>1. Traits with this mark are from the Galaxy of Intrigue rulebook.<br/>2. Traits with this mark are from the Core Rules.<br/>As always, the GM is the final word.
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