Children of Tama

• Also known as: Tamarian
• Appearance: Mammalian; large bony ridges across the scalp, nasal slits, elongated thumbs
• Biology
  • Neurological structure differs significantly from most known humanoid species (TNG Short Story: "Friends With the Sparrows")
    • Less sense of self as independent entities than other humanoids (TNG Short Story: "Friends With the Sparrows")
    • Results in deep identification with archetypal figures, perceiving themselves as embodying those figures while performing certain actions until said actions are completed (TNG Short Story: "Friends With the Sparrows")
• Culture
  • Tamarian language
  • Society largely based on mythological cycles (TNG: "Darmok")
  • Language reliant on historical or mythological references (TNG: "Darmok")