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Quermians were a species from the planet Quermia.
Biology and appearance[]
They had long necks for peering over vegetation mats, bulbous heads with a permanently bemused smile, and two sets of spindly arms. Usually, Quermians kept one set of arms hidden. They also had two brains, one located in the chest cavity. Their two brains could cause mental problems when each brain developed a different personality. Possessing no noses, the olfactory glands of this species were found in the hands. Quermians were dedicated to complex philosophical ideas, and many of the galaxy's most prominent diplomats were found among their ranks.
It was widely believed among xenobiologists that Quermians had the ability to communicate telepathically with members of their own species. Their claim was justified by unusual brain activity in Quermians, initially believed to be a result of their genetic manipulation, though it was postulated that it was in fact a natural trait the Xexto would also pick up in time. The Quermians held that their keen ability to read one another's body language was mistaken for telepathy by observers.
Special Abilities[]
Short-Range Telepathy: Quermians can communicate with other Quermians, as well as with Force-users who have the Sense skill. To use the ability, the Quermian must make eye contact with the person he wishes to contact and roll a successful Difficult willpower skill roll. This only works in person, and is not effective through video or holonet transmissions. If the subject of the communication is unwilling, they must roll a Very Difficult control or willpower skill check in order to block the thought transmission. Quermians can transmit only simple phrases and emotional impressions, and contact must be renewed each round with another Willpower check.