Star Trek Voyager RPG d20 System

Tellarites
Tellarites are a warp capable race from the class M planet Tellar Prime, located not far from the
Sol system. In 2161, they become one of the founding races of the United Federation of
Planets.
Tellarites are known to be an impatient people. They were also known for their stubborn pride.
They have a propensity toward strong emotion. However, they enjoy a good argument, which is even
considered a sport on Tellar. Tellarites often begin an interaction with a series of complaints; this is
how they start arguments with someone they have recently met. If they have nothing to complain
about they will simply insult the person.
Because of their ability to argue, Tellarites make excellent politicians.
Physiology: Tellarites are a sturdy humanoid species with distinguished snouts. They wear beards and
their hands are sometimes hoof-like in appearance.
Tellarites consider canine to be something of a delicacy. They find human room temperature to be
cold, indicative of a higher body temperature. Tellarites cannot tolerate cold temperatures much more
so than other species. They consider the freezing temperature of water to be an extreme weather
condition.
Homeworld: Tellar Prime
Sun: Piraeus Alpha
Colonies: Several moons within their native solar system
Languages: Tellarite
Optional: Andorian, Vulcan, Tandaran and Human
Tellarite Species Traits:
Medium Sized
Base Speed is 10
meters
Due to their
intolerance of cold
weather, Tellarites
suffer the penalties
of extreme cold
weather at 0* Celsius
as opposed to the
normal –25* Celsius A Sample of Tellarite Script
Since argument is such
integral parts of their culture Tellarites receive a +10 bonus to the following skills:
diplomacy and bluff. For the same reasons Tellarites receive a -2 to Charisma.