the twin brothers are mirror images of each other; tomax's hair is parted on the right side of his head and xamot's on the left;, the piping on their uniforms goes up the opposite side on each twin; the brothers' names are mirror images of one another. the only distinguishing mark between the two is a scar on xamot's right cheek. tomax and xamot share an empathic connection commonly known as "the corsican syndrome" in which identical twins are believed to be psychically bonded, in a manner similar to the corsican brothers. while this is often useful, as it allows them to communicate wordlessly, finish each other's sentences, and speak in unison, it is also a liability as they feel each other's pain.