Ganthari

The Ganthari are a species of humanoid aliens from the deserts of the planet Urondra, They have a burly figure, and thick sandy coloured skin. Their facial features are small, evolved to be safe from powerful sandstorms.

In the story
Ganthari have been integrated as one of many species conquered by the Astorissian Conquest. Urondra was conquered several hundred years ago so while many Ganthari still feel like victims of the empire, others are happy to be citizens. Due to their exceptional strength and endurance they are hired as guardsmen and soldiers in Astorissian forts. They are mentioned as being stationed around Fort Raimar, and many are involved in trying to stop the uprising.