Terellian

Biology
Though somewhat reptilian in appearance, the Terellian actually have more in common with Earth marsupials and felines than reptiles. As with many species, Terellian sexual reproduction begins with a direct male-to-female mating in which the female carries the young (typically two or three children at a time) until birth. After which they are cared for by the male in an abdominal pouch for their first three months of life. From this process comes the terms "pouchling" and "pouchbrother/sister". In terms of appearance the Terellian are humanoid, generally tall and of a stocky build; they are bald, with a yellow-orange complexion, mottled with brown and/or green spots. With their supple yet tough bone structure and thick skin, the Terellian are considerably resilient against physical harm, a trait the Centauri "pain technicians" have tested to it's limit.

Culture & Society
Terellian society is based on the traditional family structure with Terellian males and females mating one-to-one for life, with the female joining the male's family group. Terellians were once a peaceful and agrarian people, though after a century of slavery under the Centauri, the once peaceful people had become bitter and hostile, turning more to their warrior traditions than they once did. Among those traditions is the Ank, a Terellian blood oath sworn by a Terellian against one who has wronged them or their family. An individual Terellian is expected to not rest until the target of the Ank is dead. If the individual Terellian fails, the rest of the family continues the Ank until the target is killed. Even before the Centauri occupation, life on Terell was hard and often very short, out of this grew the tradition of giving newborn pouchlings temporary names until the age of ten, when he or she decides which of their religions to follow and to choose their "true name" from that faith.

History
The Terellians were conquered twice with the last 400 years, once for 100 years by the Oritixx and are currently losing a war with the Kilrathi. Several were transported to the Terran Federation colony known as Williams Colony.