The Forebears were figures that existed in Benzite mythology. According to the Benzites, their race descend from a currently extinct species that came to Benzar from another world when they quickly realized that they were unable to survive in the planet's harsh environment. The Forebears attempted to create a species of intelligent lifeforms that were capable of not only living on Benzar but prospering in its planetary conditions which eventually became the race known as the Benzites. While this was occurring, the Forebears themselves succumbed to the toxic environment.