Homebrew Ferengi Species Details

The Ferengi rubs his hands together as he enters the back room. A man in dark clothes looks him up and down, and the Ferengi smiles a jagged-toothed grin, feigning a confidence that covered his dishonest motives. 

"Let's see the product," said the man.

"Let's see the platinum," said the Ferengi. 

A huge sack of platinum coins thudded on the table, and the Ferengi's eyes widened with hunger. He pulled forth a satchel, opening it to reveal 7 iron daggers, beautiful, but low quality. He smiled that toothy grin once again. 

"Adamantine daggers, as promised."

"They're greedy, misogynistic, untrustworthy little trolls, and I wouldn't turn my back on one of them for a second."
"Neither would I. But once you accept that, you'll find they can be a lot of fun."

Ferengi value one thing above all- profit. A race widely regarded as vile and underhanded, a Ferengi struggles to gain a reputation of reliability and honesty while never practicing either. Dedicated to a code of rules and considering greed the highest virtue, Ferengi are either the most loyal and trustworthy friends you can make, or backstabbing traitors

Rules of Acquisition 

The Rules of Acquisition were the sacred precepts upon which all Ferengi society was based. In theory, every Ferengi business transaction strictly followed all 285 rules. In practice, they were as flexible as the moral codes the Ferengi utilize.

Valuing greed above all else, Ferengi will do anything for a coin.

Shameless

Well aware of their untrustworthy reputation, most Ferengi own this aspect of their personality to gain credence in business transactions- manipulative honesty, half-truths and secrets are the foundation of their business. There is no depth too low for a Ferengi, so long as profit is the result. 

Misogynistic Trolls

Ferengi females are barely regarded as living. They are not permitted to leave their homes unescorted, speak to males outside her family, or even wear clothes. Most of all, they are forbidden from earning profit, the highest calling for a Ferengi. However, Ferengi males are fiercely protective of their females, particularly their mothers. Whether this is them truly loving their females or just valuing their property is unclear. 

Ferengi Names

Like Klingons, Ferengi do not use surnames, but will list their father or other parentage. Females do not possess more than a personal name, as there is no reason for them ever to use one. 

Male Names: Quark, Rom, Zek, Til, Goss

Female Names: Sil, Pel, Jun, Flin

 

Ferengi Traits

Your ferengi character has certain characteristics in common with all other ferengi.

Jerk of all Trades

You gain half proficiency in the following skills: Deception, Insight, Investigation, Perception, Performance, Persuasion, Sleight of Hand, Stealth. If trained, you gain only standard proficiency. 

The Lobes

Your sense of hearing is extremely astute. Your passive perception is increased by 2, and you have advantage on Perception checks that rely on sound. However, you are vulnerable to Thunder damage. 

Ability Score Increase

Your Wisdom score increases by 1, and your Charisma by 2. Add another +1 to Dexterity, Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma. Your Strength decreases by 2. 

Age

Ferengi mature at the same rate humans do, and most are expected to settle down into an adult life by around age 40. They can live 100 to almost 150 years.

Alignment

Most Ferengi are self-serving and backstabbing. They are rarely Good, and are usually Evil. Depending on their dedication to the Rules of Acquisition, they can be Lawful or Chaotic, though most are Lawful. The Chaotic Ferengi are more crafty, manipulative, and dangerous, and business with them should be particularly avoided. 

Size

Ferengi are between 4 and 5 feet tall and average about 100 pounds. Your size is Small, though particularly tall Ferengi can be Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Ferangi. The Ferengi language, is renowned for its simplicity in all matters but finances, where it becomes extremely rigid and non-idiomatic.