Zephyr is a princess of the Apkallu -- a race of sapient beings who evolved from marine reptiles on Earth during the Age of Dinosaurs. Her people avoided the K/T extinction because they had already colonized other worlds by then. From time to time, the Apkallu return to Earth to check up on humanity's progress. Zephyr is amphibious, breathing with both lungs & gills; she uses a wheelchair on land since she is used to being weightless underwater. She is an ambassador for the Galactic Community.