Ketling

''"I don't know whether to be jealous or pity them." -Sirilachan Explorer White Petal ''

The race known as the Ketlings, are widely regarded as the most lucky and unlucky species in the galaxy.Widely seen as a fortunate survivor of some horrible societal collapse of the civilization some several thousand years ago,  Zed’drathian scientists recently found out that they were in fact a pet species for a now long since dead race.

Biology
Most Humans who first see a Ketling describe them as a cross between a Earth mole and a rat. They are of short stature most likely as tall 4-5ft. Ketlings have a elongated snout with small prehensile whiskers to help sniff out edibles from the trash. Their arms are short and held close to the body while they are tipped with razor sharp claws. This species also has a large ocular cavity which allows them see farther distances than normal and grants them the ability of night vision. The Ketling are also psionic, only acquiring these abilities through mutation.

Culture
The Ketling seem to held the trash of their adopted homeworlds in high regard. They tend create “buildings“, works of art and other things out of trash. The commonly nicknamed Ket Cluster is an area located at the galactic rim. What makes it special is that it completely closed off with its only route out blocked by a hostile automated fortress dubbed the "Enigmatic Fortress" and was surrounded by the Falmitan Horde. This allowed them to become pacifists since they don't have to worry about attackers but their need to explore has culminated into almost xenophilic fever.