Sheromi

Physiology
The Sheromi are a small race of fungus-like humanoids, typically measuring between 30 cm to 60 cm tall at maturity. The stipe-like texture of their skin ranges in a number of pale-colors and their eyes are often bright with very little coloration. They possess no mouths and instead communicate with a sort of high-pitched mumbling sound that emits from around the gills of their head. The caps on their heads resemble mushroom patterns from several known universes and biomes across the entire galaxy and their races seem to be deviated and defined by the stylings of their caps. Members of the Sheromi emit a pollen that has been known to have incredible curative and medical uses and is necessary for groups to be exposed to in order to survive, thus leading them to often travel in groups.

Culture
Little is known about the Sheromi home planet, given it has yet to be discovered. Sheromi themselves tend to be diligent individuals who strongly value teamwork in order to accomplish tasks their stature and strength would be hindrances at. Their technological advancements in biotech seem to be impeccably on par with a lot of the rest of the universe, but their inability to communicate with most species, if any has left an obstacle in discovering more about their methods and degree of intelligence.

Exploitation
Due to the vast medical applications of the Sheromi's pollen, many races have subjugated the Sheromi into abusive medical experimentation in order to harvest the pollen and discover uses for it within their own culture's healthcare. Abduction of the Sheromi frequently goes unchecked given the vast population of the species and little tracking performed on their whereabouts. Add in the fact that technology has not yet progressed far enough for them communicate in Common, and very frequently, little can be done to inform authorities of potential Sheromi farms.