
A male Rodian fringer.
A fringer or fringe dweller was a citizen of the galaxy who came from less settled, frontier regions, or the "fringe" of the galaxy. They typically had little or no high-tech equipment and luxuries and were forced to make do with what technology they could acquire, possibly used or cobbled together on their own. Fringers were often farmers, but due to the necessities of life found themselves adaptable to many situations, learning a wide variety of skills.
Examples of a fringer included Luke Skywalker and Biggs Darklighter before they became pilots for the Rebel Alliance. The term is usually applied as one would be the word settler.
During the Mandalorian Wars, the term "fringer" referred to a freelance tradesperson. Fringers assisted with provisioning when official channels were insufficient.
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Fringer was a heroic class from the Star Wars Roleplaying Game. They are also a specialization for Explorer in Star Wars: Edge of the Empire.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: Days of Fear
- "The Admiral's List: Jimas Veltraa Memorial Edition" — Knights of the Old Republic 13: Days of Fear, Part 1
- Outward Bound (Mentioned only)
- Winner Lose All
Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided
"Trouble Brewing"—Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook (Mentioned only)
- Allegiance
- The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic II: Refugee (Mentioned only)
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Classic Adventures
- Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide
- Lords of the Expanse
- Star Wars Roleplaying Game
"Rogues Gallery"—Star Wars Gamer 7
"Shaggy Slaves: The Gentle Talz" on Wizards.com (original article link, backup link)
- Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided Quick Reference Guide
"Ultimate Alien Anthology Web Enhancement" on Wizards.com (original article link, backup link)
"Lorian Nod" on Wizards.com (original article link, backup link)
- Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook
- Suns of Fortune
- Fly Casual
Star Wars: X-Wing Second Edition – Rebel Alliance Conversion Kit (Card: Wild Space Fringer)