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[homebrew-rifts]

Wolfen

Originally release in Palladium Fantasy TTRPG and converted into Rifts on page 86 of the Rifts Conversion Book 1.

The most civilized and powerful of the three canine races is the Wolfen. The wolfen were a fierce warrior people divided into 13 warring tribes. Their constant infighting and their insistence on clinging to barbaric warrior ways, held them back for centuries. However, in the last few decades the wolfen tribes have united and have quickly grown into a well organized, disciplined and orderly society. They still hold to the ways of the warrior, but have developed into a sophisticated military machine, extremely reminiscent of the ancient Romans of Earth.

~ Text from Pg 86 of Rifts Conversion Book 1

Wolfen

Code of Honor (Hindrance) [-2]: Wolfen society places great importance on honor, justice and rule of law.

D-Bee [-2]: They are treated with hostility by human supremacists, distrusted by commoners, spurned everywhere, and have no rights except in the most cosmopolitan areas. They should expect frequent trouble and violence, depending on the crowd and situation, and Reactions of others typically starts at Unfriendly, or Hostile for human supremacists. Failed social checks with Hostile parties often result in violence. 

Nonstandard Build [-2]: The species has proportions which make common equipment problematic. Armor and clothing must be custom-tailored at triple normal cost. Glitter Boy armor (and the Framework) and most human power armor is not an option. Wolfen take a -2 on Trait rolls to use equipment designed for humans.

Size +1 [+1]:

Bite [+2]: Strength +d6 damage.

Enhanced Senses [+1]: +1 Bonus to Notice checks that rely on sense of smell and hearing.

Enhanced Strength [+2]: Strength is increased by i die-type and the Wolfen’s maximum strength is d12+1.

Darkvision [+1]: The species can see in the dark, ignoring all illumination penalties.

Born to Warfare [+1]: The Wolfen begins with a d4 in Fighting.

[homebrew-rifts]

Noli Bushman

Originally released on pg 137 of Rifts World Book 20: Canada

The Noli are D-Bees who emerged from the Detroit-Windsor Rift at least two centuries ago. They have adapted to the forests of eastern Canada and the northeastern United States, and some have recently migrated to Ontario and Lower Michigan. They are bipedal humanoids with grass-green skin and dark green or brown tufts of fur that resemble dreadlocks or thick, soft quills on their heads, shoulders and waist. The neck i s long and thin, supporting a rather melon-like head. The mouth is large, with flat teeth ideal for biting and grinding tree bark, tough roots , grass, fruits, nuts and vegetables, which are their main food. The dark green eyes are large and round, with a light green iris. The nose is two, barely visible pinholes and the ears are small holes just above the jaw.

Noli are natural woodsmen w h o love nature, particularly forests , where they live as hunters and gatherers. However, Noli are not opposed to using modem machines and unlike some wilderness people, Noli do not find cities and towns distasteful, although if they live in one, it will be a small town. They simply prefer life in the open and choose to live a simple, quiet life in the wild.

All Noli are psionic. They respect magic and practitioners of magic, but never study magic themselves. Noli communities are typically small towns or tribal communities. Unlike the Coalition States, they accept most other people as equals and allow humans and D-Bees to live in their communities provided they obey tribal customs and help to defend "the people." They make excellent scouts, cowboys, ranchers, animal handlers and explorers.

~ Text from Pg 144 of Rifts World Book 30: D-Bees of North America

Noli Bushman

Alien Physiology (-2): Noli are quite alien, giving those unfamiliar with their biology a −2 penalty to Healing checks. Compatible medical supplies/services and cybernetics cost double the listed price.

Cyber Resistant (-1): Cybernetics are incompatible with Noli physiology. Juicer and Crazy augmentations don’t work for this race.

D-Bee (Major) (-2): The initial Reactions to Noli typically start at Unfriendly, or Hostile for human supremacists. Those with an Unfriendly or lower Reaction will refuse to sell wares or provide services such as healing, repairs, etc. Failed social checks with Hostile parties often result in violence.

Restricted Path (-1): A Noli has no capacity for magic. They cannot take any Arcane Background or Framework using PPE.

Fast (+2): Increase Pace by +2 and Running die by a die type.

Natural Psionics (+2): Noli begin with the Arcane Background (Psionics) and start with 3 powers of their choice. If a Noli chooses a framework providing Arcane Background (Psionics) they gain 1 additional power to his starting total (e.g. a Noli Burster starts with four powers, a Mind Melter with six).

Natural Woodsman (+2): Noli begin with the Woodsman Professional Edge which grants them a +2 to Survival and Stealth rolls made in the wild (not towns, ruins or underground).

Polarized Membrane (+1): Noli have a membrane-like second eyelid covers and protects their eyes from bright lights. A Noli have a +4 bonus to resist the effect of effect intended to Blind that use a Light trapping.

Nightvision (+1): Noli ignore Dim and Dark Illumination penalties.