Triendas
The Triendas are a race of psionically sensitive humanoids who closely resemble humans. They are distinguished by their proclivity for artistic expression and passion for freedom. Though they are not the only civilization in the Trienda system, they are the only one sufficiently developed to adapt properly to interstellar travel, so this is how they are referred to in other parts of the galaxy. The Trienda civilization is very distant from Earth; members of their race have only just begun to discover it.
Trienda characters use the same characteristics as Human characters. They almost always have at least a mortal-grade psionic power. Those who do not are considered physically disabled by their culture, and generally have trouble speaking clearly.
Physiology
Triendas appear mostly Human. There are many subtle clues, however, that can give away a member of their race, if they are watched for. While their skin appears normal and has a normal range of hues and shades, Trienda skin tends to partially crystallize when they are excited, embarassed, or when they have their equivalent of goosebumps, which briefly adds a fine, fragile gloss to the surface. The gloss can be scratched away fairly easily without harm, but this is generally avoided, as it tends to leave strange blotches where the crystallization was removed when they have flare ups, later, and it grows back with time. Both Humans and Triendas have hair colors that real Humans could not achieve without elaborate hair styling, but Triendas sometimes have richer or more luminescent color than Humans of similar hair color would. Triendas who command spiritual power find that their hair glows when they harness their ki. Finally, Trienda vocal organs are evolved from resonating crystal structures rather than vibrating tissue, so they frequently have a very distinct, melodic fashion of speaking. Their casual speech naturally falls onto musical notes. While it is possible for them to assume a more common method of speaking, it takes a great deal of practice, and can be hard on their vocal organs.
