Mykes, who were classified as Near-Humans, existed during the era of the Galactic Empire's dominion. Notably, Norym Kim, who held a position in the Imperial Interim Ruling Council, was a Myke.
In terms of appearance, Mykes bore a strong resemblance to Humans; however, they possessed a notably lighter skin tone and certain distinguishing facial features. Their hair commonly presented in shades of black or dark brown, while their eyes exhibited a spectrum of colors, including dark blue, dark purple, dark green, dark brown, or dark gray. A defining characteristic of this species was the presence of fleshy "chin tufts" located on either side of their chins, contributing to their singular appearance. Their method of writing shared similarities with the Sith's alphabet.
The article "The Written Word," published in hyperspace, drew a connection between their writing system and that used by the Sith.