Altari

Altari are a reptilian species from the world of Nuria, which they share with the avian Litaka. They are a peaceful species, obsessed with exploration and discovery ever since Litakan scientists were unable to find even a single pre-sentient ancestor of the Altari on Nuria. After years of searching, specialists from both species concluded that the Altari origin had to be off-world. This eventually resulted in the first nurian space mission, and the Altari starfaring tradition continues until today. In 100 BBY, the Altari had already colonized large parts of their home system, while the Litaka were more reluctant to leave Nuria. Technologically, they were millenia behind the Dominion, and hadn't discovered any sort of FTL travel yet. They did start a deep space exploratory vessel however, equipped with cryogenic tanks, to explore a nearby star system. Eighteen years later, it arrived as planned - and was intercepted by the Kartanin system defense forces. Contact was established peacefully after initial suspicions, and the Dominion sent an envoy to Nuria. Not too much later, they agreed to Dominion membership. Technology and resource trade flourished, and the Altari took up a very active role in the Dominion. Following their inquisitive nature, they formed the Nurian Exploration Fleet, seving as scouts and explorers. They were the first to start early scouting operations to the known galaxy, and still hope to one day discover their ancestral home.

Physiology
Altari are cold-blooded reptiles, and take exceptionally well to high temperatures. Low temperatures are a problem for them however. They also need very little water, and their scales are somewhat more resilient then simple human skin. Otherwise, they offer few distinct advantages or disadvantages over normal humanoids.