The silent people were capable of changing their form. Normally, they were disembodied, with only the barest of senses and limited ability to manipulate things. In order to mate, they also took on a humanoid form. This humanoid form was black, with flecks of silver around the body. The head was featureless except for a wide mouth and two glowing red eyes. The silent people were also able to modify other matter, fusing things together.