Known for their lizard-like appearance, the Scales are one of the oldest of all races, claiming a history of at least ten million years. In that time they have risen and fallen several times, conquering and subverting many worlds to their will before being driven back to their dark and mysterious home world, only to rise again. The Scales are deceivers and betrayers. They are also masters of biological sciences, of the body and its processes, and so they are both healers and regenerators, but also poisoners.