They are a small andromorphs, dull-witted, and not particularly muscular. They were used for menial labor chores. Birds are winged creatures with colorful plumage which are used as transportation by the gentlefolk. They have an irreverent attitude, which has proved impossible to breed out, and do their work grudgingly, although quickly. Their 50-60 MPH air speed is used mainly when running away, as the Birds are devout cowards.
Birds are as untruthful as they are cautious.
Phanes were originally from the caverns of Albired Seven's moon. They are docile and playful and have been bred to be uniformly beautiful. A transparent gauze flows from pores behind their ears, upper arms, and down their backs. A Phane will lose it's beauty and its gauze will droop and discolor if used sexually. About half of the gentlemen of the Castles kept Phanes, while less than one-quarter of the ladies did.