The Haruchai are a race of well-tanned people, slightly taller than the average human is, with dark hair and eyes. They are native to Rifts (C) Earth (or the PFRPG (C) World) and have been around since before recorded time. They are a mountainous people and only come out on missions of great importance. From millennia of living in the harsh conditions of the Himalayan Mountains the Haruchai have become stronger and more resilient than other humans.

The men are born warriors and are taught the skills of war beginning at age three. The women, although tougher than most normal men, are kept "barefoot and pregnant" and they accept this without exception.

At any given time there are only 100 Haruchai away from the tribe, no more, no less. These warriors are the best fighters in the tribe and are sent out to show the world the meaning of honor. If any one of them dies it is sensed by the tribal elder and a new Haruchai is sent to replace him. These Haruchai Find work as Honor Guards or personal body guards to those that they deem worthy and will give their lives so that those that they protect may live.

Once a vow of protection is taken the Haruchai will stay by those that they serve until death or until such a time as they are no longer deemed worthy. A Haruchai vowed to service no longer needs to eat or sleep and does not age. The Haruchai will not back down from any challenge, no matter how suicidal. They are extreme in their word and in their justice. They will act as judge, jury and if deemed appropriate, executioner. They will never break their word of honor or die trying to uphold it.

The Haruchai are a traditional people and generally disdain the use of technology. Reliance on machines denies the independence and self-sufficiency that they hold above all but honor. On rare occasion (under dramatic circumstances) a Haruchai may use a vibro sword or similar weapon but never any kind of pistol, rifle or other non-archaic type weapon. They have no problem using magic weapons or items but are suspicious of magic in general.

Alignment: Principled or scrupulous only.

Attributes: I.Q. 3D6, M.E. 4D6, M.A. 3D6, P.S. 5D6, P.P. 5D6, P.E. 6D6+6, P.B. 3D6, Spd. 6D6+6, *Per. 6D6. Size: 6'+2D6" Weight: 185 to 250 lbs. S.D.C.: 2d4x10+20

P.P.E.: 1D4

I.S.P.: 1D4 Average Life Span: 80 years (when not bound by a vow of protection)

Natural Abilities: The Haruchai have the following psionic like abilities: At will: Deaden Pain, Mind Block, Presence Sense, Sense Evil, Sixth Sense, Total Recall, Impervious to Cold. Three times per day: Resist Fatigue, Resist Hunger, Resist Thirst, and Summon Inner Strength. Psionic Powers: Only those listed above. Magic Powers: None.

O.C.C.s:
No O.C.C. may be taken until at least 5th level. After that any non-technological warrior O.C.C. may be taken (most are Martial Dragons, Ancient Masters or the like). No Magical or Psionic O.C.C.s.
Money: Will carry only the bare minimum needed to survive otherwise will give it to the needy.
Cybernetics: None. Will never even consider them for any reason, not even to save their own life.

R.C.C. Skills:
Cooking (+5%)
Fishing (+10%)
Sewing (+5%)
Detect Ambush (+15%)
Detect Concealment (+10%)
Escape Artist (+5%)
Tracking (+15%)
Wilderness Survival (98%)
First Aid (+5%)
Holistic Medicine (+10%)
Hand to Hand: Martial Arts
Acrobatics (+10%)
Athletics
Body Building and Weight Lifting
Boxing
Climbing (+15%)
Gymnastics (+10%)
Prowl (+20%)
Running
Swimming (+20%)
Wrestling
Horsemanship (+20%)
Pilot: Boat (sail type)
Astronomy (+5%)
Botany (+10%)
Mathematics: Basic
Language: Native (Haruchai 98%)
Language: Two of Choice (+20%)
Literacy: Native (Haruchai 98%)
Lore: Demon and Monster (+10%)
W.P.: All Ancient at 5th Level Proficiency
Boat Building: (+10%)
Carpentry (+10%)
Hunting
I.D. Plants and Fruits (+20%)
Land Navigation (+15%)
Preserve Food (+15%)
Skin and Prepare Hides (+10%)
Track Animals (+20%)