Post by Ryanna Denali on Jun 18, 2012 0:47:07 GMT -5
Original Species
Species Name: Gurtians
Home planet: Gurti - located in the Delta Quadrant
Features & Biology: This species has pale orange skin, fully purple eyes that are diamond shaped; which they also have night vision. Both men and women have long purple hair with streaks of yellow. The elders hair is all white. Their sense of smell is quite extraordinarily sensitive, and well as their hearing. Speaking of hearing their ears, well, they can't be seen, unless you pay attention to a small brown dot on either side of their head. It's almost like trying to find the ears of a chicken or rooster. They have one stomach, two sets of lungs, and a set of gills at their neck.
Talents & Beliefs: This species thrives on bartering. They trade for everything; even people are not above the bartering system. They see something they want, they go after it. They have no belief system to speak of. They don't believe there are deities, nor do they believe they evolved from anything.
Their ancient ancestors however believed in four rulers: The first named Zeula wanted someone to take care of so he created their people. The second, his sister Miaah was in charge of their harvest. The third named Eron was in charge of war, and the fourth, called Faffa was in charge of wisdom and weary travelers. They have just become stories of the past now due to the rate their technology continues to improve. (if any)
Average lifespan: 300 in Human years.
History of said race: Two thousand years ago is where their beginning starts. At least according to some very ancient documents, and elders who like to tell stories of how things used to be. They started off as a very simple people, thinking there were four deities that watched out and planned their destinies. Over time as generations came along they regarded all that as plain silly stuff. They evolved slowly though; however quite similar to Earth: ancient times, dark ages, new found hope, wars, a depression, and now a bright thriving society.
The Gurti used to be looked down upon by neighboring races, but after the third war the balance of power shifted. Now they control their own planet, lives, ships, etc. They technology is always improving. Their planet is mostly water, but it has some nice cities as well.
Misc.: When they choose a mate it is for life. The only way out is if the man/woman in question is already married. They are a persistent people who get their own way at any cost. If they believe you are lieing about something they will put you through a test. Also, they can breath underwater if the need arises.
