Mriss

Mrissi are a race of scholars from the planet Mrisst in the GaTir system. They evolved from flightless birds, and still have a light covering of feathers and vestigial wings. They are a small people, less than half a meter tall on average.

During the time of the Galactic Empire, Mrisst had several universities which, while not as prestigious as more expensive schools, enjoyed an excellent galactic reputation. It was these schools which brought Imperial forces to Mrisst to subdue the sometimes radical (but peaceful) political views of the Mrissi. During the period of Imperial subjugation, many Mrissi left their homeworld as refugees or wandering scholars.

Mrissi should not be confused with the Mrlssti of Mrlsst, in the Tapani Sector, who are also a small, scholarly race of flightless birds.