Who Do You Think You Are; Ancestries in the Starfall Galaxy

Adapted From- Archives of Nethys Ancestries & Backgrounds

From the crystalline domes of Vastar to the overgrown wilds of Norasha and the drifting sanctuaries of orbital kinships, the peoples of the galaxy are as diverse and wondrous as the stars themselves. To be Starborn is to inherit the destiny of your people—a root, a tradition, a spark of adaptation that has survived cosmic catastrophe, drift, and mythic ascension. Choose your ancestry, and let your hero’s journey begin.

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Ancestries in Starfall Galaxy

When building your Starfall Galaxy character, your ancestry is the first choice that roots your persona in the wild, vibrant reality of the Sundered Cosmos. Mechanically, your ancestry determines base traits like Hit Points, core ability boosts, languages, innate features, selectable heritages, and access to special ancestry feats. This article lists all currently available ancestries for play, with each entry linking to a detailed sub-article covering lore and rules. For complete guidance on selections and new ancestry options, bookmark this hub and explore the links as you develop your character concept.

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Common Ancestries of Starfall

Characters of these ancestries slot into parties of other ancestries relatively easily and can assume most missions with minimal additional effort on the part of the Game Master.

Ancestry	Brief Description
Android	Synthetic beings with advanced intellect and adaptability
Human	Versatile and ambitious pioneers of countless worlds
Tomenti	Nomadic, four-armed mystics with deep-rooted traditions
Vesk	Proud and formidable reptilian species, renowned for their martial prowess, unyielding honor, and deep-seated warrior culture, linked to the Scale Hegemony.
Ysoki	Vibrant and tenacious sentient rodents, renowned for their incredible ingenuity, lightning-fast reflexes, and insatiable curiosity.

Uncommon Ancestries of Starfall

These ancestries require GM approval before a player selects them, because their inclusion requires additional consideration for adventure design and campaign planning. These ancestries possess some advantages over common ancestries, or their lore considerations could put these characters at odds with other party members.

Ancestry	Brief Description
Barathu	Amorphous, floating bioengineers; living testaments to adaptation
Lashunta	Telepathic scholars and graceful diplomats
Shirren	Insectoid survivors known for psychic bonds and communal strength

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How Do Ancestries Work in Starfall?

• Customization: Every ancestry offers several heritages for further personalization—choose from traditional roots or versatile, cosmic transformations.

• Heritages & Feats: As you adventure and grow, select new ancestry feats and explore new heritage options that reflect your evolving story.

• Roleplaying Depth: Ancestry shapes not just your stats, but your bond to cultures, beliefs, and the forces that forged you. Tie your character’s backstory and goals to your lineage for greater story immersion.

Rules Reference: For all rules clarifications, consult the Starfinder 2e ancestry guide and the dedicated Starfall Galaxy Character Options articles.