The ottsel is a species in the Jak and Daxter series. It is a hybrid of the otter and weasel, and its name is a portmanteau of the two terms. Ottsel characters in the series include Daxter, a protagonist throughout the series; Tess, Daxter's love interest who was transformed into an ottsel towards the end of Jak 3; Ottsel Leader, Ottsel Surfer, and Ottsel Dummy who were the fabled Precursors; and Veger, who "evolved" into a Precursor ottsel towards the end of Jak 3. Although all known Precursors are ottsels, it is unknown if all ottsels are, in effect, Precursors. Along with moncaws and lurkers, ottsels are the only known non-human species with the ability to speak.