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<p class="single nomargin">Native to [[Bothawui (location)|Bothawui]], these short, fur-covered humanoids have had hyperspace travel for thousands of years. Bothans use information as a measure of wealth and power, even wielding it as a weapon when necessary. The Bothan SpyNet, one of the largest intelligence agencies during most eras, plays an important role in the Galactic Civil War.{{newline}}Culturally, Bothans don&rsquo;t believe in direct conflict because it destroys people, material, and even information. They prefer behind-the-scenes manipulation, watching and waiting for information that they can use to gain status and influence. This attitude makes espionage a natural part of their culture. While others often find Bothans to be manipulative and irritating, no one wants to lose access to their SpyNet. As a result, nearly all groups have at least some contact with the Bothans.</p></div>
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--><p class="single nomargin">Native to [[Bothawui (location)|Bothawui]], these short, fur-covered humanoids have had hyperspace travel for thousands of years. Bothans use information as a measure of wealth and power, even wielding it as a weapon when necessary. The Bothan SpyNet, one of the largest intelligence agencies during most eras, plays an important role in the Galactic Civil War.{{newline}}Culturally, Bothans don&rsquo;t believe in direct conflict because it destroys people, material, and even information. They prefer behind-the-scenes manipulation, watching and waiting for information that they can use to gain status and influence. This attitude makes espionage a natural part of their culture. While others often find Bothans to be manipulative and irritating, no one wants to lose access to their SpyNet. As a result, nearly all groups have at least some contact with the Bothans.</p><!--
 
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|personality=Bothans are curious, manipulative, crafty, suspicious, and even a bit paranoid. They can be irritating, but they are also loyal and brave.
|personality = Bothans are curious, manipulative, crafty, suspicious, and even a bit paranoid. They can be irritating, but they are also loyal and brave.
|description=Bothans are covered with fur that ripples in response to their emotional state. They have tapered ears, and both male and female Bothans sport beards. They average about 1.6 meters tall and weigh on average 55kg and have a maturity rate and life span slightly greater than Humans.
|description = Bothans are covered with fur that ripples in response to their emotional state. They have tapered ears, and both male and female Bothans sport beards. They average about 1.6 meters tall and weigh on average 55kg and have a maturity rate and life span slightly greater than Humans.
|homeworld=The industrial world of Bothawui is the birthplace of the Bothans, along with various colony worlds throughout the Mid Rim territories.
|homeworld = The industrial world of Bothawui is the birthplace of the Bothans, along with various colony worlds throughout the Mid Rim territories.
|languages=Bothans speak, read, and write both Bothese and Basic.
|languages = Bothans speak, read, and write both Bothese and Basic.
|names=Borsk Fey&rsquo;lya, Karka Kre&rsquo;fey, Koth Melan, Tav Breil&rsquo;lya, Tereb Ab&rsquo;lon.
|names = Borsk Fey&rsquo;lya, Karka Kre&rsquo;fey, Koth Melan, Tav Breil&rsquo;lya, Tereb Ab&rsquo;lon.
|adventurers=Bothan adventures, often SpyNet operatives, engage in daring missions at great personal risk. In addition, many Bothan heroes serve as [[soldier (heroic class)|soldier]]s, pilots, and diplomats. Their curiosity leads some to be explorers and [[scout (heroic class)|scout]]s.
|adventurers = Bothan adventures, often SpyNet operatives, engage in daring missions at great personal risk. In addition, many Bothan heroes serve as [[soldier (heroic class)|soldier]]s, pilots, and diplomats. Their curiosity leads some to be explorers and [[scout (heroic class)|scout]]s.
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|modtext = Bothans are agile but not particularly resilient.
|modtext=Bothans are agile but not particularly resilient.
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|desc2 = Bothans are natural spies and investigators. A Bothan with [[Gather Information]] as a trained skill gains [[Skill_Focus_(feat)|Skill&nbsp;Focus&nbsp;&lpar;Gather&nbsp;Information&lpar;]] as a bonus [[feat]].
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|autolanguages = Basic and Bothese.
|autolanguages=Basic and Bothese.
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Latest revision as of 21:54, 26 June 2025

Native to Bothawui, these short, fur-covered humanoids have had hyperspace travel for thousands of years. Bothans use information as a measure of wealth and power, even wielding it as a weapon when necessary. The Bothan SpyNet, one of the largest intelligence agencies during most eras, plays an important role in the Galactic Civil War.
     Culturally, Bothans don’t believe in direct conflict because it destroys people, material, and even information. They prefer behind-the-scenes manipulation, watching and waiting for information that they can use to gain status and influence. This attitude makes espionage a natural part of their culture. While others often find Bothans to be manipulative and irritating, no one wants to lose access to their SpyNet. As a result, nearly all groups have at least some contact with the Bothans.

Common Characteristics

     Personality: Bothans are curious, manipulative, crafty, suspicious, and even a bit paranoid. They can be irritating, but they are also loyal and brave.

     Physical Description: Bothans are covered with fur that ripples in response to their emotional state. They have tapered ears, and both male and female Bothans sport beards. They average about 1.6 meters tall and weigh on average 55kg and have a maturity rate and life span slightly greater than Humans. See Bothan Growth Stages table below.

     Homeworld: The industrial world of Bothawui is the birthplace of the Bothans, along with various colony worlds throughout the Mid Rim territories.

     Languages: Bothans speak, read, and write both Bothese and Basic.

     Example Names: Borsk Fey’lya, Karka Kre’fey, Koth Melan, Tav Breil’lya, Tereb Ab’lon.

     Adventurers: Bothan adventures, often SpyNet operatives, engage in daring missions at great personal risk. In addition, many Bothan heroes serve as soldiers, pilots, and diplomats. Their curiosity leads some to be explorers and scouts.

Bothan Growth Stages
Child Young Adult Adult Middle Age Old Venerable
11 Years 12−16 Years 17−45 Years 46−65 Years 66−84 Years 85+ Years

Species Traits

Bothans share the following species traits:

     Ability Modifiers: +2 Dexterity, −2 Constitution. Bothans are agile but not particularly resilient.

     Medium Size: Medium creatures have no special bonuses or penalties due to their size.

     Speed: Bothan base speed is 6 squares.

     Iron Will: Bothans have above-average willpower and gain a +2 species bonus to their Will Defense.

     Conditional Bonus Feat: Bothans are natural spies and investigators. A Bothan with Gather Information as a trained skill gains Skill Focus (Gather Information) as a bonus feat.

     Automatic Languages: Basic and Bothese.