TEXT: STAR TREK ROLEPLAYING GAME
  SPECIES PROFILE
  SPECIES NAME: ELLORA (aka Elloran)
  VISUAL REPRESENTATION
  SPECIES ADJUSTMENTS
  +2 Strength, +1 Vitality, -1 Perception
  PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
  A tall, dark-skinned humanoid race. The Ellora  can 
  have an fierce look, which harkens back to their 
  ancient warrior culture.
  The most striking feature of the Ellora are their fin-like 
  headplates. The Elloran head is surrounded by a 
  patterned bone plate. And the patterning on each plate 
  is different from individual to individual, though some 
  families of Elloran will have similar patterning among 
  family members.
  Male and female Elloran both have this bony plate, and 
  there seem to be no difference in size, or patterning 
  based on gender.
  Generally, Ellora have dark skin, dark eyes, and are 
  completely hairless with the exception of eyelashes 
  and very thin eyebrows.
  CULTURE
  Once a proud race of warriors, known as te'Ellora, the 
  Elloran lost touch with their warrior culture, and 
  became more and more passive over the centuries.
  Still proud and able to be quite fearsome if the need 
  arose, this did not stop the Elloran from being 
  conquered by the So'na in the early 24th century.
  Now they are one of two races, along with the Tarlac, 
  who are subjugated by the So'na. The Ellora form the 
  basis of the So'na military. And they do maintain some 
  of the aggressive nature the te'Ellora were known for. They 
  are reliable soldiers, who do not shirk from their duty.
  And, over the past decade they have been growing weary of 
  being under the control of the So'na. Many Elloran have 
  expressed public distaste with the So'na involvement in the 
  attempted relocation of the Baku in 2379. And there are 
  rumors of a growing Elloran resistance, and a potential 
  revolt against So'na control.
  LANGUAGES
  Their native language, Elloran, has but vanished from the 
  Ellora culture, due to the dominance of the So'na. Elloran 
  speak So'na, Federation Standard, and a few other dialects, 
  including some elements of the Tarlac language. 
  Some older Ellora still teach their native language to young 
  Ellora, in secret.
  COMMON NAMES
  Ellora have a single name, divided into their sections. Each 
  section of an Elloran name represents a significant part of 
  the individuals identity. 
  The first section is their proper, or personal name. The 
  second is the name of their household, and functions as a 
  surname in Elloran culture. 
  And the final section, usually written as a single vowel and 
  pronounced with the long sound of the vowel, represents 
  one of the twelve tribes of te'Elllora.
  A sample of an Elloran name - Kp'od'O
  HOMEWORLD
  The Elloran homeworld has only two seasons. The Long 
  Fire and the Long Ice. Essentially summer, and winter 
  respectively. 
  High temperatures during the Elloran Long Fire can reach 
  upwards of 130 degrees, Celsius.  Temperatures during the 
  Long Ice have been recorded as low as -24 degrees on the 
  same scale.
  For this reason, most Elloran live underground.
  Ellora is a rocky world, with a harsh, barren landscape and 
  very little water. But the planet is rich in mineral deposits, 
  including large deposits of dilithium, and pergium, and 
  trinium.
  FAVORED PROFESSION
  At heart the Ellora are a warrior race. They prefer the 
  professions of Soldiers, and Mercenaries. Their situation 
  with the So'na does not afford them much freedom to 
  pursue the latter, however.
  Some Ellora will also serve as Starship Officers aboard 
  So'na vessels. 
  And there is at least one Elloran serving in Starfleet.
  SPECIES ABILITIES
  Ferocity: Ellorans have the same ability to become 
  ferocious in battle, or when enraged. This ability functions 
  as per the Ferocity trait of the Klingon species. (see Aliens, 
  
  p. 99).
  Natural Weapon: Head Fin. The bony plate that 
  surrounds the back of the Elloran skull is able to be 
  used as a dangerous weapon. And a trained Elloran 
  warrior can do as much damage with a head-butt as a 
  Klingon can with a Bat'leth. The Elloran Head Fin deals 
  2d6+2 in damage, and can be used efficiently by an 
  Elloran with the Unarmed Combat (Narual Weapon / 
  Head Fin) skill, but a Head Fin attack is made at a -2 
  penalty.
  Skill Focus (Keen Hearing): Ellora have this edge as a 
  species trait. They receive a +4 to all Observe (Listen) 
  tests.
  Bonus Edges: Thick Skull. High Pain Threshhold.
  Species Flaws: Dullard (optional, males only). Thin-
  blooded (choice of hot or cold, reflecting the extreme 
  climates of Ellora)
  The Elloran Poltch'X
    Specifications: 91.15 cm, in length. 2.3kg, 
  mass.
    Description: The traditional weapon of the 
  te'Ellora. A long sword, with a blade curved like 
  a cutlass and serrated on it's edge. The 
  Polich'X also has a split, “forked” tip that can 
  be used to disarm an opponent.
    Parry Modifier: +1
    Damage: 2d6+3
    Rules: Used to greatest advantage with 
  Simple Weapons (Poltch'X), or Simple Weapons 
  (Sword) skill. To use the forked tip to disarm an 
  opponent, an Unarmed Attack test must be 
  made at -5.
  
SOURCE: textdata/thevault/Star Trek RPG/Decipher/Species/alien_Elloran.pdf