Pel

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Pel was a Ferengi female who disguised herself as a male to prove that females were capable of making profit.

Posing as a male, Pel worked on Deep Space 9 at Quark's in 2370. She advised Quark to stock Gramilian sand peas as a bar snack to increase profits. Shortly after, she assisted Quark in trade meetings with the Dosi regarding the purchase of Tulaberry wine. Her advice was instrumental in obtaining an extended contact with the Dosi. However, she ended up falling in love with Quark.

Rom, who was jealous of Quark's reliance on Pel's advice, ultimately exposed her as a female. At first, Grand Nagus Zek was going to have Pel and Quark arrested, because it was against Ferengi law to take financial advise from a female, but Quark pointed out to the Nagus that he, too, was guilty, as he had also taken advice from her. She told Quark that she loved him, but he tells her he would not be happy with a non-traditional Ferengi wife.

Pel then left the station, as there was no place there for a clothed Ferengi female with good business sense. (DS9 episode: "Rules of Acquisition")

During the Dominion War Pel was stuck on Solamin Prime where she was taught to pilot shuttles. (ST novella: Reservoir Ferengi)

In 2377, she was a partner of Gaila and served as his pilot aboard the Golden Handshake. At the same time Brunt became another partner and she and he were seen together several times, causing Gaila to suspect that they were plotting against him, so he ordered his Breen guards to kill them both. Pell was saved by Brunt and the two began a new partnership. (ST novella: Reservoir Ferengi)