Defels, often referred to as 'Wraiths,' are shadowy, near-invisible beings from the high-radiation world of Af’El. Their fur absorbs nearly all visible light, making them difficult to perceive under most conditions. Stealthy and agile, Defels are natural hunters and infiltrators, often employed as assassins, scouts, or spies. Defels appear as hunched, bipedal canines covered in light-absorbing fur. They are only visible under ultraviolet light, and to most species, they appear as shimmering distortions or vague silhouettes. Defels are quiet, calculating, and self-reliant. They typically speak in low, whispery tones and prefer solitude or small, trusted circles. Their society is shaped by survival in an extreme environment and reveres cunning and caution over direct confrontation.
Home Planet: Af’El
Physical Description: Hunched, bipedal canines covered in light-absorbing fur, nearly invisible in normal light.
Average Height: 1.3 to 1.5 meters
Average Weight: 35 to 50 kilograms
Age of Adulthood: 12 standard years
Personality & Customs: Quiet, calculating, and self-reliant, Defels value cunning and stealth over brute force.
Languages: Defel, Basic
Example Names: Vushk, Raek Tiin, Thol Brax, Zek Vorr