Neelix is a Talaxian and was born on the moon of the planet Talax, Rinax, in the Delta Quadrant. He had at least two sisters, one was named Alixia. His whole family was killed by Haakonians when they attacked the moon. He then became a merchant before joining the Voyager crew shortly after the USS Voyager arrived in the Delta Quadrant. His roles on Voyager included Chef, Ambassador and Morale Officer. He was almost always optimistic. He left Voyager after they found a colony of Talaxians living on an asteroid. He may have gotten married to another Talaxian named Dexa.