Species

Aarakocra coexist with the other sentient species of Gopra and strive to defend its pristine wildernesses from outside influences and threats as part of the One Tribe (though there are many of their kind who would prefer to return to the older ways before unification). Many have struck out on their own, plying the skies to find their own destiny.

Aasimar found here are usually working with the Celestials to keep the evil forces at bay and protect and guide the still-forming god Khal. Others have gone their own way.

Like other genasi, air genasi are descended from the genies of the Elemental planes. They are rare but have no common society among themselves, doing what they can to survive and even, at times, flourish. Many become successful merchants, traders, and power brokers, using their neutrality to their advantage to serve as intermediaries between others.

Astral elves generally work to ensure the Elven Empire rules as much of the cosmos as possible (some do it because they just think it is for the best of the multiverse; others seek pure power and domination over others). Occasionally an Astral Elf will disassociate itself with the Empire, voluntarily or otherwise.

Autognomes were built by gnomes. Some were separated from their creators due to a malfunction or other circumstance and become independent. Many call the moon known as The Heap home.

Bubgears coexist with the other sentient species of Gopra and strive to defend its pristine wildernesses from outside influences and threats as part of the One Tribe (though there are many of their kind who would prefer to return to the older ways before unification). Many have struck out on their own, plying the skies to find their own destiny. Many find themselves working as pirates and bounty-hunters.

Centaurs coexist with the other sentient species of Gopra and strive to defend its pristine wildernesses from outside influences and threats as part of the One Tribe (though there are many of their kind who would prefer to return to the older ways before unification). Many have struck out on their own, plying the skies to find their own destiny.

Because of their ability to change shape, Changelings are distrusted. They are hunted and executed whenever found. The paranoid Elven Empire pays large bounties for their capture. (It is claimed they actually try and turn their captive changelings into spies for their own purposes. Those who resist are studied in the hopes the elves can learn how to simulate their abilities and then killed.)

Deep Gnomes live deep within the dwarven world of Zrom, often engaging in conflict with their surface-dwelling cousins. Many have begun to launch themselves into space on stone vessels, seeking new worlds to settle and mine. They often cooperate with duergar.

Duergar live deep within the dwarven world of Zrom, often engaging in conflict with their surface-dwelling cousins. Many have begun to launch themselves into space on stone vessels, seeking new worlds to settle and mine. They often cooperate with deep gnomes.

Dragonborn(and dragons) are believed to hail from a world hidden from outside observers, from which their ancestors were either exiled or willingly left. This planet, Drogol, is lost to legend and myth, some even claiming it never really existed and that dragonkind come from some other mysterious origin.

Dwarves (and gnomes) are heavily represented in the spacefaring populations, often hired to build outposts, ships, and the like. Many grow very rich, becoming merchant barons. They share a homeworld with the gnomes called Zrom.

Earth genasi, like others types of genasi, are descended from the genies of the Elemental planes. They are rare but have no common society among themselves, doing what they can to survive and even, at times, flourish. Many become successful merchants, traders, and power brokers, using their neutrality to their advantage to serve as intermediaries between others.

Many Eladrin call Fheya home, often fighting against the Elven Empire’s occupation of their world (even though they are also elves, Eladrin identify more with the wild, free nature of the Fey than the Empire’s cold, rigid ways. Others hail from places outside the Driftspace, such as the Feywild or other Prime systems.

Elves control an Empire that seeks to claim control (and bring their own draconian brand of peace) to Driftspace. Their seat of power is on the planet of Fheya.

Many fairies call Fheya home, often fighting against the Elven Empire’s occupation of their world. Others hail from places outside the Driftspace, such as the Feywild or other Prime systems.

Feral tieflings are a variant of more common tieflings, often found in the wilds and settlements of Gopra and Fheya.

Firbolgs and Goliaths are found on many worlds with untouched wildernesses where giants roam, particularly Gopra and Fheya.

Fire Genasi, like other genasi, are descended from the genies of the Elemental planes. They are rare but have no common society among themselves, doing what they can to survive and even, at times, flourish. Fire Genasi often feel a kinship with fiery Khal and work to protect it.

Some of the hippopotamus-like giff come from an outside system, having arrived here on the backs of spelljammers or via interdimensional travel. Others originate from Gopra, where they often cooperate with other sentient species there to defend its pristine wildernesses from outside influences and threats as part of the One Tribe.

Most are pirates and raiders, pillaging settlements and vessels before returning to the Astral plane with their spoils. Others work to hunt down the mind flayers or githzerai who hide here. Some have struck out on their own.

Githzerai originate from outside the system and are very rare here in Driftspace. Many seek out refuge on asteroids and other remote spots, where they keep away from the conflicts and dealings of others. Others, however, find themselves drawn into the ongoing saga that unfolds in the system, or just seeks to survive or find their own place. Some work to hunt down the mind flayers or githzerai who operate here.

Many goblins call Fheya home, often fighting against the Elven Empire’s occupation of their world. Others hail from places outside Driftspace, such as the Feywild or other Prime systems.

Goliaths and Firbolgs are found on many worlds with untouched wildernesses where giants roam.

Gnomes (and dwarves) are heavily represented in the spacefaring populations, often hired to build outposts, ships, and the like. They share a homeworld with the dwarves called Zrom. While dwarven society is generally more mercantile and utilitarian as a society, gnomes tend to be more interested in science, technology, craftsmanship and exploration.

Grung coexist with the other sentient species of Gopra and strive to defend its pristine wildernesses from outside influences and threats as part of the One Tribe (though there are many of their kind who would prefer to return to the older ways before unification). Many have struck out on their own, plying the skies to find their own destiny. Many serve as envoys between the One Tribe and other races.

Hadozee originate from an outside system, having come here on the backs of spelljammers or via interdimensional travel.

Half-elves are, as is sadly so often the case, shunned by most. The elves see them as inferior, and humans view them with distrust thanks to their harsh dealings with the Elven Empire. They have no home world, often falling to lawlessness to survive. When a human and elf mate the child is always half-elven, but the next generation usually returns to either a dominantly elven or human heritage.

Half-orcs are somewhat common on Arlos, as the world is host to a relatively peacefully mixed society of orc and human. Being themselves sterile, each half-orc has both a human and an orcish parent. They can generally be found anywhere orcs are humans are, including various settlements and ships everywhere.

Halflings, called “the Worldless” because they have no known home planet, are ubiquitous throughout the system, often appearing in crews and on cosmopolitan planets. Many bounce from location to location, driven by an insatiable wanderlust and appetite for adventure and experience.

Many harengon call Fheya home, often fighting against the Elven Empire’s occupation of their world. Others hail from places outside the Driftspace, such as the Feywild or other Prime systems.

Many hobgoblins call Fheya home, often fighting against the Elven Empire’s occupation of their world. Others hail from places outside the Driftspace, such as the Feywild or other Prime systems. Hobgoblins have a highly structured, militaristic society, rich in arts and culture. Their kings and nights often serve as protectors of Fheya. Some break or fall from this tradition, becoming criminals, beggars, pirates, bounty hunters and mercenaries.

Humans are ubiquitous throughout the system, often appearing in crews and on cosmopolitan planets. They are native to Arlos, sharing the same basic existence as orcs, mixing freely and living in relative peace. The necrotic moon Chiconus is slowly falling toward their world’s surface, threatening imminent catastrophe.

Kalashtar originate from outside the system and are very rare here in Driftspace. Their affinity for dreams often brings them in contact with spelljammers who use dreams to fuel their engines — either as friend or foe, depending on how those dreams are harvested and used.

Kenku can be found throughout the Drift, often working independently on the shadier side of the law, serving as bounty hunters, thieves and assassins. Many, though, walk a more noble path.

Kobolds can be found throughout the Drift, often working independently on the shadier side of the law, serving as bounty hunters, thieves and assassins. Many, though, walk a more noble path. They are said to have descended from dragonkind and thus their distant origins may lie in the legendary world of Drogol.

Leonin coexist with the other sentient species of Gopra and strive to defend its pristine wildernesses from outside influences and threats as part of the One Tribe (though there are many of their kind who would prefer to return to the older ways before unification). Many have struck out on their own, plying the skies to find their own destiny.

Lineages (Dhampir, Hexblood and Reborn) are can be found anywhere in the system, most in league with the Undead Empire. Many originate from the cursed planet of Hexis.

Lizardfolk coexist with the other sentient species of Gopra and strive to defend its pristine wildernesses from outside influences and threats as part of the One Tribe (though there are many of their kind who would prefer to return to the older ways before unification). Many have struck out on their own, plying the skies to find their own destiny.

Locathah coexist with the other sentient species of Gopra and strive to defend its pristine wildernesses from outside influences and threats as part of the One Tribe (though there are many of their kind who would prefer to return to the older ways before unification). Many have struck out on their own, plying the skies to find their own destiny. Many serve as envoys between the One Tribe and other races.

Loxodons coexist with the other sentient species of Gopra and strive to defend its pristine wildernesses from outside influences and threats as part of the One Tribe (though there are many of their kind who would prefer to return to the older ways before unification). Many have struck out on their own, plying the skies to find their own destiny. Many serve as envoys between the One Tribe and other races.

Minotaurs coexist with the other sentient species of Gopra and strive to defend its pristine wildernesses from outside influences and threats as part of the One Tribe (though there are many of their kind who would prefer to return to the older ways before unification). Many have struck out on their own, plying the skies to find their own destiny.

Orcs are ubiquitous throughout the system, often appearing in crews and on cosmopolitan planets. They are native to Arlos, sharing the same basic existence as humans, mixing freely and living in relative peace. The necrotic moon Chiconus is slowly falling toward their world’s surface, threatening imminent catastrophe.

Many owlin count themselves among the Fey, while others have ingratiated themselves with the Elven Empire, serving as advisors and strategists.

Plasmoids originate from an outside system, having come here on the backs of spelljammers or via interdimensional travel.

Many Satyrs call Fheya home, often fighting against the Elven Empire’s occupation of their world. Others hail from places outside Driftspace, such as the Feywild or other Prime systems.

Sea Elves seek to help the Elven Empire claim the oceans of the various worlds, in particular Gopra, home to deep, rich oceans filled with life and thriving civilizations (though many have sought their own path and choose not to serve the Empire).

Shadar-Kai originate from outside the system (primarily the Shadowfell) and are very rare here in Driftspace. Some serve the Elven Empire, some work as bounty-hunters or mercenaries, and others walk their own unique paths.

Shifters coexist with the other sentient species of Gopra and strive to defend its pristine wildernesses from outside influences and threats as part of the One Tribe (though there are many of their kind who would prefer to return to the older ways before unification). Many have struck out on their own, plying the skies to find their own destiny. Many serve as envoys between the One Tribe and other races.

SIMIC HYBRIDS originate from outside the system and are very rare here in Driftspace.

Tabaxi coexist with the other sentient species of Gopra and strive to defend its pristine wildernesses from outside influences and threats as part of the One Tribe (though there are many of their kind who would prefer to return to the older ways before unification). Many have struck out on their own, plying the skies to find their own destiny.

Some thri-kreen originate from an outside system, having come here on the backs of spelljammers or via interdimensional travel. Others originate from Gopra, where they often cooperate with other sentient species there to defend its pristine wildernesses from outside influences and threats as part of the One Tribe.

Tieflings are relatively common throughout this system. Fiendish ruins dot its worlds, hinting at some past occupation by extraplanar forces. It is believed this system once served as a battleground in the eternal Blood War between devils and demons, but has since drifted far enough to be spared and abandoned. Still, many entities linger from those times, as well as their descendants the tieflings and aasimar.

Tortles coexist with the other sentient species of Gopra and strive to defend its pristine wildernesses from outside influences and threats as part of the One Tribe (though there are many of their kind who would prefer to return to the older ways before unification). Many have struck out on their own, plying the skies to find their own destiny.

Vedalken originate from outside the system and are very rare here in Driftspace.

Verdans originate from outside the system and are very rare here in Driftspace.

Warforged appear across the system, built for various purposes — labor, defense, and so on. Many are independent for various reasons, and some have collected together for common purpose. They are often built by gnomes.

Water Genasi, like other genasi, are descended from the genies of the Elemental planes. They are rare but have no common society among themselves, doing what they can to survive and even, at times, flourish. Many become successful merchants, traders, and power brokers, using their neutrality to their advantage to serve as intermediaries between others.

Yuan-ti primarily originate from the deserts of the sun-facing side of Hexis.