Stryxis

The Stryxis are a race of nomads and merchants known to wander the Koronus Expanse, travelling in small caravans or individually. They are known to pursue commerce with almost anyone they encounter, regardless of species or affiliation.

Little to nothing is known about Stryxis biology outside of their general appearance, due to how rarely they are encountered by other species. They rarely associate with one another (giving rise to the theory that they may reproduce asexually), and are known to be highly deceptive, manipulative and treacherous to others, including each other. As a result, the Stryxis have never formed any sort of unified society outside of small tribes and caravans.

Stryxis wander through space aboard old spaceships, usually those designed by other species, and demonstrate an incomprehensible concept of value with those they trade with, sometimes offering items of extreme value in exchange for what is effectively junk, depending on the Stryxis' personal value of it. However, given their highly deceptive nature, Stryxis will typically cheat their customers if given the chance, utilising some form of loophole to gain more and give less whilst tricking the other party into believing their exchange to be a fair one until it is already too late.

Strangely, despite their generally neutral attitudes towards most other races and factions, Stryxis seem to share a unified hatred for the Eldar, reacting violently at the mere presence of one. The reasons for this animosity remains unknown, and the Stryxis themselves are far too deceptive to be considered a reliable source.