Or people of the tree

These are a collection of advanced Artificial Intelligence creations they appear as plant beings made of wood and vines.
Coming in humanoid and animal forms, However this is Logans answer to the Shemarians A.R.C.H.I.E created. These advanced bots are for stealth security and defense along with scouting.

The Highly complex AI allows the creations, to closely mimic living creatures and humanoids capable of simulating emotions, and complex reactions to situations. They are programed with lore, to sell they’re other nature. Being that all of their kind are born of the Great Tree, and they have traveled from the south, the specifics are left vague purposely. Often will be interspersed with tales of hardships and harassment, for their alien nature, from community’s along their travels. to where they ultimately setup farms.

The Humanoid variants while capable of combat, they will try to avoid if possible, Presenting themselves as helpful individuals, with a skill set in traditional trade skills and farming. The humanoids will defend themselves and others if the need arises. The animal and Scarecrow, however are more suited to combat.

To help sell this story the humanoids will pay reverence to a massive Ent-Array located in Kayakee, that is a “Spiritual Gift to the community from the Great Tree” This also covers the stories of the Stick hounds and Vinterhounds used by Kayakee security