The inhabitants of Ramatis III were the humanoid inhabitants of a planet off the beaten Federation path, whose ruling family line was missing its gene for hearing, much like the Hanovers of Old Earth who suffered from hemophilia or the leaders of Fendaus V, who had no limbs. (TNG: "Loud As A Whisper" ) According to the Star Trek Customizable Card Game, Riva is a "Ramatin", but according to Howie Seago's autograph card, Riva is a "Ramatisian".