Near-Human

Near-Human was the general term for any of the many species in the galaxy which were very closely related biologically to baseline Humans. In contrast, other humanoid species only had general external similarities to Humans, and had no biological connection.

Most Near-Humans shared close external similarities to Humans, usually with small differences in skin and eye color or bone structure. Biologically, many Near-Humans were capable of interbreeding with baseline Humans. Some were close enough to the Human baseline to be considered a race or ethnic group of Humans, rather than a separate species. Similarly, some groups, biologically classified as Humans, though differing from the Human mainstream almost entirely in their culture, were considered so distinct that they were sometimes referred to as Near-Human.

Zeltrans
Zeltrans (ぜるてぃらん) or Zeltrons (ぜるてぃろん) are a Near-Human species, made physically distinctive by their skin and hair, which came in different shades of red ranging from pink to deep red to black. Most of them were considered highly attractive by Human, Near-Human, and even some non-humanoid standards. They were also known for being extremely gullible.

Umbarans
Umbarans (うむばらん), culturally known as the Shadow People, are a Near-Human species which resided on the dark world of Planet Umbara deep within the Ghost Nebula. They made physically distinctive by lack of hair and unique eyes. Umbarans were highly secretive and manipulative people, who craved little else than power and influence. Many had a darker sense of humor than the average Human, which would manifest in social interactions. Masters of misdirection, these creatures almost never revealed their true thoughts or intentions.

Kanassans


Kanassan (カナッサ星人, Kanassa-seijin ), less formally referred to as the Sand People are a Near-Human species from, where they were often hostile to local settlers. The term "Sand People" was given to them due to their existence in the desert, and was in use from at least around a thousand year. Their ancestry is shared by Jawa s, it makes them relatives. In the culture of the Kanassans, to expose any part of the flesh was forbidden and seen as a disgrace.