Alien Race Generator
Descriptions of alien races as complex as you like them, from simple appearance to a complete backstory!
- For simple physical descriptions, choose 'Description.'
- Choose 'Detail' to get a cultural snapshots and 'extras' for the race.
- Choose 'Complete' to get a complete profile of the race and their place in the universe.
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Races
The plant-based race. They are very long-lived. They live in a very egaltarian society. They have a rivalry with another race. Their world of origin is resource-rich, has many rings surrounding it and is known for having some unusual ore deposits.
The colossal, skinless race. Their skin is their major sensory organ. This race is able to adhere to solid surfaces, making climbing easy. They are omnivores, but prefer to be carnivorous. They can manipulate matter to change it from one form to another. Biologically they are inclined to be economists. They change genders as they age. Their economy is dependent on one technology: biology. They are split into two conflicting factions. Their government is ethical in its own way. Space is their home, they have no world of their own. They are actually highly sophisticated machines created by another people.
The squat race of crab-people. They are famous for producing assassins. Their economy is dependent on one technology: psychology. They crave forbidden knowledge. Their government is a meritocracy. Their world of origin is hot and mineral-poor.
The metal-based race. By tradition, they are a race of craftsmen. They were once a dead people - what brought them back to life is a matter of speculation. They come from a high-gravity world that has only a small area that is actual habitable by this species.
The gray-scaled race. They are omnivores. By tradition, they are a race of anthropologists. Their major advancements are in terraforming. Though not xenophobic, they do like to keep a distance from other races. Their government is a feudal system that is efficient. They are in decline. There is another race they worship as gods.
The silver-furred race. By tradition, they are a race of scientists. They are a hermaphroditic race. Their world of origin is hot, has no moon, and is known for being home to powerful diseases.
The race that resembles the basilisks of earth mythology. They have many eyes. They can adsorb nutrients, plant-like, from the soil or similar substances. Biologically they are inclined to be ambassadors. They appear to be degenerating as a species. They are masters of genetic engineering. Their emotions are hard to understand for others. Their government is extremely corrupt. They would conquer the galaxy if they could, but so far haven't proven to be very good at it. They are actually a biomechanical race created by another people. They come from a high-gravity, flourishing world that has many moons and is known for being an excellent place to observe astronomical phenomena.
The statuesque, armadillo-like race. Their skin is their major sensory organ. This race moves on many legs. Their major technical achievements are in computers. Their cuisine is spectacular. They are the fallen remnants of a once-mighty empire. They were once a dead people - what brought them back to life is a matter of speculation. Their world of origin is hot and is known for its many natural wonders.
The enormous race of bovines. They are masters of virtual reality. They are thrill-seekers. Their government is a theocracy that is inefficient. They control a solar system. They are the descendants of another sentient race, but are a separate species.
The armored race. They are extremely patronizing. They control a vast galactic empire. They were once a dead people - what brought them back to life is a matter of speculation. They once came from another dimension.
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