The Theelin (Second Human Empire: Hamo Tizzl'ar) were a species of Near-Humans notable for their artistic talent, their colorful appearance, and their unfortunate and tragic history. The original appearance of the Theelin is officially uncertain, as almost all known "Theelin" were not full-blooded specimens, but hybrids. It is possible that some aspects of these individuals' appearances were not from their Theelin genes, but from other Human or Near-Human ancestors; the differences could also be related to the very mutations that were plaguing the species. Most, however, had vividly colored hair and pale skin, sometimes with purple or reddish tones, and often mottled with colorful spots.