The Minbari Federation Fact Book

Of all the races in the universe of
Babylon 5, none save perhaps the Vorlons are more enigmatic and
mysterious than the Minbari. Possessing a culture steeped in tradition
and dogma, the Minbari closely resemble humans but are very evidently
not human. They are stronger, faster, and possess acute senses that
humanity can only begin to understand. They are deeply spiritual but
feel no need to share or even explain their beliefs to others. They gave
great respect for their elders and accept the rule of a single council
even on worlds far from their own territory. Their ways are
unfathomable, even to some of their own kind, yet none dare question
their motives. At least, none dare question them openly.