Mellins
The Mellins are a diminutive humanoid race hailing from the planet Heratoss. They have little influence in the greater happenings of the galaxy, preferring to keep to themselves and avoid the tumultuous events that constantly befall the more prominent species.
Mellin culture is similar to that of medieval Europe. Their territory is divided up into several small empires ruled by various monarchs and regents, who generally are born into rule. Citizens work to keep their empire running, employed as farmers, manufacturers, soldiers, and laborers.
Mellins are known for their great artists, paid by ruling families to furnish beautiful paintings, sculptures, and other works of art for their homes. If there is one reason for outsiders to interact with them, it is to purchase their valuable creations.
Fairly primitive compared to most other races, Mellins have only mastered FTL travel within the past hundred years. . Their power generation, weapons, and terraforming technology is generally fairly lacking compared to the rest of the galaxy, so they have been making much less progress in their colonization efforts then the average civilization. This has helped to keep them left alone, as they have done nothing to garner the attention of larger, more powerful polities.