Bandrid

Core Racial Traits

Trait	Effect
Anosmatic	No sense of smell; immune to smell-based sense-dependent effects.
Balanced	+2 racial bonus to AC vs trip combat maneuvers; stand from prone as a swift action.
Daredevil	+2 racial bonus to Acrobatics checks.
Darkvision	Darkvision 60 ft.
Swift	Land speed 40 ft.

Anosmatic

You have no sense of smell and are immune to sense-dependent effects that rely on smell.

Balanced

You gain a +2 racial bonus to AC against trip combat maneuvers and can stand up from prone as a swift action.

Daredevil

You gain a +2 racial bonus to Acrobatics checks.

Darkvision

You can see in darkness up to 60 feet.

Swift

Your land speed is 40 feet.

Vital Stats

Stat	Value
Average Height	3-4 ft.
Average Weight	70-100 lbs.
Age of Maturity	8 years
Maximum Age	70 + 2d20 years

Alternate Racial Traits (Starfinder #31: Waking the Worldseed)

Trait	Replaces	Summary
Hollow Orb	Balanced, Daredevil, Swift	Land speed 50 ft; +2 Athletics to swim; less fine movement control.
Hotshot	Balanced	+2 racial bonus to Piloting checks.
Magnetic Orb	Balanced, Daredevil, Swift	Climb speed 30 ft on metallic surfaces; move on metal in zero-g; speed reduced to 30 ft.

Overview

Bandrids are small aberrant newcomers from Hibb, a shepherd moon of Liavara. They emerged from long stasis only recently, with limited historical memory due to Gap-era data loss.

Species Theme

They are defined by motion, curiosity, and adaptation under uncertainty. Many rush into unknown situations quickly, learn fast, and pivot without hesitation when social environments become hostile.

Adventure Hook

A bandrid character often fits roles that reward mobility and risk: scout, courier, pilot, infiltrator, and problem-solver in unstable environments.

Bandrids have dense orb-like lower bodies used for rolling locomotion and upright torsos with sensory organs set into the trunk rather than a conventional head. Their upper limbs end in broad, flexible hand-like structures.

Typical body patterns include striped coloration along torso and limbs. Their anatomy supports rapid movement but also creates strong discomfort when forced to remain immobile for long periods.

Social Pattern

Bandrid culture is built around movement: architecture, furniture, daily routines, and social expectations all assume near-constant motion.

Community Dynamics

They are generally curious and outward-facing, but social acceptance varies across Pact Worlds communities due to unfamiliar physiology and communication style.

Reproduction and Care

Bandrids reproduce via budding and require intensive early care until offspring develop independent locomotion.