A new race

Before any of you have time to wonder, this race will spawn a new sourcebook which I am currently writing, stay tuned. Comments are welcome on the race:)!

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Species Name: Zeentha

Personality: The Zeentha are a mildly outward race that has no problem talking with each other. They have a broad range of qualities that really make them shine. They are a race that has no problems with first contact, and for the most part can have good relations with most of the races they encounter. The more extroverted members tend to go for the merchant profession, ambassador, or starship officer.

Physical Description: The Zeentha can run on four legs much like a terran dog. They normally walk on two legs and use their hands for things like grabbing an item as humans do. When in danger they can run very quickly by using all four legs. They can also carry more on their backs because of their four legs. They are comfortable in both configurations: Two legs, Two arms or Four legs. The Zeentha have roughly three sexes. When the Zeentha reach the age of 19 Terran years they turn into only two sexes. When they are born they are part of the third sex. This third sex is roughly translated to intermediary. The actually name is Raren. At birth they are given a name, that name is changed when they begin to develop organs that makes the final sex known.

Homeworld: Undetermined

Culture: The Zeentha are territorial but do not take others territory from them. They do expand their own borders into free space. The Zeentha have several branches in their republic. The official name is the Zeenthan Republic. These branches include the Imperium, which is for defense and exploration. The Consortium which is the merchant and trade division, and finally the science council. The Government of the Zeenthans is considered a republic. They elect all officials to the Zeenthan Council which is roughly equivalent to the Executive branch in the USA circa 2002. The Henta Congress is in charge of the laws of the Zeenthan people, much equivalent to the Judiciary branch, USA circa 2002.

Language: Zeenthan

Common Names: The Zeentha use a Family name preceded by a given name.

Family Names: Weena, Ahta, Irfa, Unrea, Affa

Raren Names: Defran, Keklan, Ghenti, Jefflin

Male Names: Refan, Hefran, Xan, Devlin, and Danay

Female Names: Reflana, Donta, Helfdsa, Brenpha

Favored Profession: Any. It totally depends upon the person’s tastes and personality. Someone that is more extroverted will be more inclined to be a merchant. Someone introverted might want to be a scientist so they can go to some far off base and do their experiments alone.

Species Adjustments: +1 Agility due to the four legs

+2 Stamina Due to double lungs

Species Abilities: Undetermined

Hmm... I like this. Sounds less homid-shaped than your typical trek alien (a thing I very much aim for in my own games). I also love the concept of being basically androgynous at birth, its so different from human standard which is another thing that, for the most part, trek avoided altering (a few episodes not withstanding, of course).

Hmm... I dun have the new trek game so I'm not sure on the rules exactly (I do have LOTR mind you so I have some CODA familiarity) so I don't know about agility but anything running on four legs would A) Move quite a bit faster than +1 Agility would indicate and B) Probably have a superior jumping ability; these assume that they have evolved something in line with a dog and that the comparison isn't only a "nearest thing the human mind can associate" description while the actual product is quite different.

Other than that I can't think of much to add right now other than I'm curious about the sourcebook and would love to hear more about it.

--Arawn