The Zarian people, inhabitants of the world Zaria within the Zaria system, were a species of diminutive, amphibious humanoids. Even though the Zarians maintained their liberty on Zaria, the Ancient Houses, a class of aristocratic families, still exerted authority over them. Woetar, a swindler by trade, belonged to this species, as did Arvee, who was a member of the Alliance to Restore the Republic. These toadlike creatures possessed several distinctive traits, including broad heads, protuberant lips, webbed fingers and toes, and thick, brown skin that was slimy, scaly, and mottled, and adorned with warty bumps. Their slippery skin and compact size made them difficult to restrain. They possessed strong legs that allowed them to jump considerable distances, and they also exhibited inherent regenerative capabilities. In certain surroundings, their coloration could function as a form of camouflage. Typically, they moved on all fours in a scurrying fashion, and their movement was noticeably slower when they were carrying objects. Excessive dust inhalation could irritate their lungs.
The typical height of a Zarian individual was 1.2 meters.