Zanef

The Zanef are a nearly extinct race of humanoid beings with bioluminescent skin and a face with tentacles growing out of it. They are rarely seen, though those who have survived are usually either government officials or criminal leaders. One such criminal leader is Zessin, leader of the Chronos.

Biology
The Zanef are a relatively 'soft' species. They have bioluminescent skin, due to evolving underground on their native planet, Auter. They have tentacles growing out of their mouth region, which is used to shovel in large amounts of food at once. They lack teeth, rather having multiple tendrils in their mouth slowly break down the food over an amount of time. Their eyes are capable of switching between normal and low light vision. Most of their body mass is water, with several layers of fragile outer skin providing the only protection. Because of this, they tend to prefer positions of comfort where they need not fear attack.

History
The Zanef originated in the underground of Auter, where they spent most of their life. They quickly developed several societies dedicated to mining, which gave them an excess of materials that helped to kick off their space exploration. Because of this, they were one of the first species in the Draco Perseus Galaxy to reach the Space Age. Due to their fragile nature, the Zanef tended to be friendly with each other, avoiding conflict whenever necessary, allowing them easy unity.

The Zanef were the ones responsible for first orchestrating the construction of Titanus, using the science of the Catalian to guide millions of workers from their offices.

A tragedy struck, however, when a gamma ray burst hit Auter. All life on the planet, including most of the population of the Zanef, was utterly destroyed in a moment. The only survivors of the Zanef were those who were not at the planet, who, suddenly facing extinction, scrambled for protection, from any organization they could. Many got involved with intergalactic politics, and others got involved in crime gangs that swore to protect them.

Culture
The Zanef tend to be charismatic and friendly creatures, due to not wanting to make any enemies. Nearly all of the Zanef know each other, and each member of the species is closely related, either by blood or friendship. Many dislike contact with other species, fearing conflict, however many of them are obsessed with diplomacy and intergalactic politics, which overrides their fear of conflict.

Notable Zanef

 * Zessin