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 deformed, scaled race. This race has elongated limbs. Detatched body parts can be grafted back on with ease. They communicate with pheromones. Their society is dependent on one technology: cybernetics. They are naturally cooperative. They are in possession of advanced technology from an ancient race.
The squat, silver-feathered race. By necessity, they are a race of pirates. Their economy is dependent on one technology: force fields. They are notoriously laid-back. Their species is very diverse in individual appearances.
The bulky race. Their long snouts are powerful sensory organs. They move by crawling along the ground. Biologically they are inclined to be hunters. They are masters of weaponry. They are rapidly expanding out of their solar system. They are the results of other species interbreeding.
The blue-skinned race. Their sensitive whiskers provide powerful tactile senses. They have four manipulatory limbs. This race is able to adhere to solid surfaces, making climbing easy. They are omnivores. They change genders as they age. They are all but gone - yet their many artifacts remain on other worlds. They are locked in an battle with age-old enemies. They come from a high-gravity, resource-rich world.
The squat race of ursines. They have powerful nasal senses. This race is able to adhere to solid surfaces, making climbing easy. They are omnivores. Their government is ethical in its own way. Their origin is a mystery - even their supposed world of origin doesn't seem to be their homeworld.
The bulky race. Their sensitive whiskers provide powerful tactile senses. This race travels by wings. They feed on time itself. They are unswervingly practical. They are involved in a subtle conflict with another race to determine the destiny of other, younger species.
The silver-armored race. Severe trauma can trigger a regenerative state that re-constructs their bodies. The most revered members of their society are pirates. Their society is dependent on one technology: manufacturing. Their government is a dictatorship. They were once a dead people - what brought them back to life is a matter of speculation. They come from a high-gravity, flourishing world.
The race that resembles the demons of earth mythology. Their greatest leaders were once artists. They have large litters. They are natural survivors. Their government is a dictatorship. They come from a low-gravity, flourishing world that has two moons.
The misshapen, semi-material race. They have powerful nasal senses. They have two manipulatory limbs. This race moves along on tentacles instead of legs. Their society is dependent on one technology: artificial life. They have no concept of subtlety. They exist as wandering nomads. They are close relatives of another race, from whom they split over cultural differences ages ago. Their world of origin is desert-like, has no moon, and is known for its calm weather.
The tiny, metal-based, black-feathered race. This race has relatively undeveloped limbs. By necessity, they are a race of hunters. Though not xenophobic, they do like to keep a distance from other races. They are actually a biomechanical race created by another people. They once came from another dimension.
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