Unlocking Character Races

Unlocking Character Races I like the idea of unlockables --things you can get through adventuring. In Symbion I have four core phenotypes (think races) that each provide a simple bonus to attributes during character creation. Then, I have eight more phenotypes that give something more: better bonuses or small special abilities. These eight are not available at the start of an adventure but must be unlocked in some way, although I wasn't entirely sure how. A couple of sessions ago, the question came up. -"How can we unlock the arachnid phenotype?" asked a player. -"Adventuring, of course." I said, "Look for a way to get transformed." They learned from local rumors that a giant spider deep in the woods could have the powers to transform someone into an arachnid humanoid. But the spider is always hungry and would require an offering. The Company bought an old racing pig from a local farmer as the offering. The pig was called Piggy Smalls, as a joke ...