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Castori Information Scientific Name: Ursa sapiens castor Classification: Stubby Ursinoid Average Height 4'9" / 150cm Average Weight 180lbs / 80kg Average Lifespan 120 Years Native Language Siniru Homeworld Castor

Overview

Castori are bear-like psionic beings, native to the giant trees of their heavily-forested world Castor. They are known for their pacifism and generally easygoing natures as well as strong interest in technological innovation.

Physical Data

Castori largely resemble living teddy bears, they are bipedal and have opposing digits.

Castori must hibernate three months out of the year.

Once unable to travel on FTL ships due to their sensitive neural makeup, Castori are adorned at an early age with an Akripan crown that fuses with their skull and grows with them. This device makes it possible for them to travel on FTL vessels without trouble.

Diet

History

Castori originated on the planet Akripa and migrated to their current home world many thousands of years ago. Castori traders have traditionally been much better received by the people of the Sol system than most other alien races.

Famous Figures

Culture

They are fond of sweets, as well as the thrill of the hunt. Castori inventors have been known to throw caution to the wind in the excitement of pursuing a new technology.

Community

Family Structure

Education and Careers

Sports and Games

Language, Phrases, and Naming Conventions

Religion and Ceremonies

Religious Castori generally hold to a loose tradition that describes the universe as the product of the Great Dreamer's sleeping mind. One major holiday is the Festival of the Continuing Dream.

Inventions and Technology

• Original teleportal
• OtherSpace ring network
• Akripan crown