Evolved from burrow-nesting species who transformed nest-defense instincts into combat methodology after being forced into the Arena. Their first recorded victory came in Thunder Dance arena when a ground-dwelling warrior defeated three aerial specialists through relentless tunnel ambushes, proving cramped spaces could be tactical advantages.

Compact muscular builds with reinforced skulls for tunnel impacts and retractable sound-dampening talons. Light-absorbing feathers provide near-invisibility in shadows, while dust-secreting glands mask scent trails. Oversized shoulder joints permit 180-degree limb rotation for ambushes from any angle, with nictitating membranes permanently clouded from debris.

Serves as psychological warfare specialists who undermine elite warriors' confidence by forcing them into claustrophobic ground engagements, exposing limitations of flight-dependent techniques and validating fundamental combat approaches.