The secrets of the transformation ritual are typically limited to the elite members of the elan secret society that exists, and they take these secrets to the grave before sharing them with lesser beings. Elans are often chosen for being exceptional in some way: sometimes it is because they excel in physical challenges, other times it is because of their quick wit or sharp intellect, or in some cases a natural ability to work with the psionic arts. But none of the elans could ever be described as normal, mediocre, or standard. While elans physically resemble humans, there is usually something that stands out about every elan.
-2 Charisma
Elans are fairly average, much like humans, but they have a distinctive "otherness" that makes them less approachable.
Medium Humanoid (Human, Mutant, Psionic)
Due to their transformed nature, elans possess the Mutant subtype.
Movement Speed
An Elan's base land speed is 30 ft.
Aberrant Transformation
Elans gain Aberrant Bloodline as a bonus feat. However, the unique process which transforms an elan controls the exact mutations they gain (see below). An elan does not gain MP when they gain this feat, nor do they gain any additional drawbacks. The feat otherwise functions as normal.
Naturally Psionic
Elans gain 2 bonus power points at 1st level. This benefit does not grant them the ability to manifest powers unless they gain that ability through another source, such as levels in a psionic class.
Mutations
The process that transforms a human into an elan grants them the following mutations and drawbacks, some of which are unique to the elan race.
Resistance (Ps) (3 MP)
Elans can use psionic energy to increase their resistance to various forms of attack. As an immediate action, an elan can spend 1 power point to gain a +4 racial bonus on saving throws until the beginning of her next action.
Resilience (Ps) (2 MP)
When an elan takes damage, he can spend power points to reduce its severity. As an immediate action, he can reduce the damage he is about to take by 2 hit points for every 1 power point he spends.
Repletion (Ps) (1 MP)
An elan can sustain his body without need of food or water. If he spends 1 power point, an elan does not need to eat or drink for 24 hours.
Ability Decay (Charisma) (-4 MP)
An elan's Charisma score is permanently reduced by 2. (This is already factored into the racial ability modifiers listed above.)
Psionic Aptitude
When an elan takes a level in a psionic base class, he gains an additional bonus power point.
Languages
Automatic: Common. Bonus: Any (other than secret languages).
Preferred Classes
Elans tend to prefer taking levels in Aegis, Psion, or Psychic Warrior.