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 ghost-like race of insects. They are masters of computers. They have not yet mastered even one world. They come from a high-gravity, barren, resource-poor world that has two moons.
The squat, semi-material race that resembles the pegasi of earth mythology. This race has highly specialized limbs for various uses. They are tripedial. Their limbs and other bodily extensions can be withdrawn into their body. They are easily addicted to certain substances. They change genders as they age. They control a solar system. Another race created them artificially.
The thin, plant-based race of crab-creatures. They are easily addicted to certain substances. They have a complex reproductive cycle. They are masters of computers. They have little sense of being a separate species - and integrate well with other races. Their government is a plutocracy that is functional. They control a great government from behind the scenes. Their world of origin is rocky.
The ghost-like, armored race. They are actually the embodiment of another, extra-dimensional being. Their society is dependent on one technology: artificial life. They are notoriously sloppy. They would conquer the galaxy if they could, but so far haven't proven to be very good at it.
The bulky race of delphines. Professions are passed on through family lines. They are rapidly expanding out of their solar system. Their origin is a mystery - even their supposed world of origin doesn't seem to be their homeworld. They come from a low-gravity, cold, mineral-rich world that has a single ring surrounding it.
The diminutive, manta-like race. They have powerful hearing. This race has stubby limbs. This race moves quadrupedially. They can adsorb nutrients, plant-like, from the soil or similar substances. They are a race of healers. They spend their lives tied to a giant central computer. Their economy is dependent on one technology: anti-gravity. They would conquer the galaxy if they could, but so far haven't proven to be very good at it. Another race uplifted them to sentience. They come from a low-gravity, resource-rich world that has no moon and is known for its archeological wonders.
The bulky race that resembles the kraken of earth mythology. They reproduce quickly. Their society is dependent on one technology: terraforming. They have a very ordered view of the universe. Their government is a democracy that is extremely corrupt. They are expanding by infiltrating other societies. They are close relatives of another race, from whom they split over cultural differences ages ago.
The diminutive, loose-skinned race. This race has highly specialized limbs for various uses. This race moves on many legs. They have fine control over their bodily processes. Their greatest leaders were once adventurers. Their bodies are so efficient they do not excrete. They reproduce slowly. They are masters of teleportation. They have not yet mastered even one world.
The tall race of octopi. They have a single eye. This race moves along on a sluglike foot. They are herbivores. They can transfer their minds to the bodies of others. They are a race of servants. Their entire lives are spent inside cybernetic pods. They are bound by tradition. Their world of origin is mineral-rich and is known for having some particuarly unusual plant life.
The squat race. By tradition, they are a race of strategists. Their economy is dependent on one technology: artificial life. Space is their home, they have no world of their own.
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