Amaran The Amarans were a sentient species characterized by both vulpine and canine characteristics . The Amaran anatomy included pointed ears ; a narrow , bewhiskered snout ; a furry body ; a bipedal stance ; and a bushy tail . As unrepentant hagglers , Amarans made natural traders , especially of non - sentient beasts , which they tamed and bred . Natives of the planet Amar , the Amarans became integrated into the galaxy by 15 , 000 BBY . Over time , Amarans emigrated to worlds such as Vulpter and Naboo . On the former planet , the vulpines served as managers of underground storage facilities owned by the Trade Federation cartel and staffed by workers drawn from the planet ' s native Vulptereen population . On Naboo , on the other hand , Amarans captured , tamed , and sold creatures such as the bursa . Biology and appearance . The Amarans were a species of small , sentient bipeds who were considered both vulpine and canine in nature . They had four clawed digits per limb and walked digitigrade upon their toes . Each member of the species had a bushy tail . The black eyes gazed forward , and a pointed muzzle held a red mouth and narrowed to a small , black nose surrounded by whiskers . Two large , pointed ears stood erect at the top of the head . Each Amaran was covered in variegated fur . One possible pattern paired red - orange fur across the back , tail , and outside of the arms and legs with white patches on the insides of the limbs and ears , on the snout , on the soles of the feet , and across the neck and belly . The fur grew short on most of the body with the exceptions of the tail and of tufted jowls . Society and culture . Amarans were well - known for their propensity to bargain and bicker over transactions . Some Amarans were known as beast charmer s ; a typical member of the profession might carry a staff in the course of his or her duties . The species wore clothing items such as trousers , vests , shirts , earrings , and necklaces . History . The Amarans evolved on the planet Amar . The world became integrated into the greater galaxy at some point between 25 , 000 and 15 , 000 BBY , when it became part of the Airon sector , located in the Inner Rim portion of the Slice . The planet remained part of space controlled by the Galactic Republic during the Jedi Civil War of 3959 to 3956 BBY , the Mandalorian Wars of 3976 to 3960 BBY , and the Clone Wars of 22 to 19 BBY . Years later , in 137 ABY , the Amaran homeworld had fallen into space considered part of the Sith Lord Darth Krayt ' s Galactic Empire . Amarans in the galaxy . Amar ' s location in the Stenness Node afforded the species access to the ancient hyperspace terminal that traveled through it . By the time of the Clone Wars , Amarans had begun emigrating from Amar to other worlds . During the period in which the planet Vulpter was under Trade Federation control , six percent of the world ' s 421 million inhabitants — or 25 . 3 million individuals — were members of the Amaran species . The management staff of Trade Federation – owned underground storage tunnels on the planet was drawn entirely from Vulpter ' s Amaran population ; the facilities were otherwise staffed by the planet ' s native species , the Vulptereens . The arrangement caused tension between the two species , since the Vulptereen laborers felt they were ill compensated for their hard labor in the subterranean locales . During the regime of the New Republic , some Amarans had established themselves in the Gungan Swamp on the planet Naboo . There , the Amarans captured wild bursa s for breeding and off - world sales . They plied this trade on the planet Coruscant as well , with Amaran dealers constituting a major segment of the Coruscant Livestock Exchange and Exhibition , where they were known to have a wide selection of hard - to - find creatures . One such dealer negotiated with a Pacithhip who was interested in reselling a bursa to Hutts ; meanwhile , a smaller Amaran spoke with a Veknoid . Behind the scenes . Author and illustrator Amy Pronovost designed the Amarans for a work known as " The Essential Guide to Episode I " at the request of its author , Daniel Wallace . Although " The Essential Guide to Episode I " was ultimately canceled , artist Terryl Whitlatch used the concept art created by Pronovost as inspiration for Amaran characters she included in illustrations for " " , which was published by Chronicle Books in 2001 . Some confusion has surrounded the name of the Amarans ' homeworld . The article " , " published in " Star Wars Gamer 1 " in 2000 , mentions a planet named " Amara " but otherwise makes no mention of the Amaran species . However , the 2008 reference work " The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia " includes an entry on the species , which names their homeworld " Amar . " 2009 ' s " The Essential Atlas " , for its part , provides a cartographic placement for the Amar system , seemingly confirming the spelling " Amar " as correct . Indeed , a forum posting by Daniel Wallace that same year confirms the fact that " Amara " and " Amar " refer to the same world . This article follows the latter spelling , since it is the most current . On January 31 , 2010 , Pronovost presented her personal description of the Amarans — with the caveat that the ideas were non - canon until used in a licensed source — for the use of " Star Wars " fans who wished to add such characters to their role - playing scenarios . According to Pronovost , members of the species were relatively diminutive , standing between 3 . 5 and 4 feet in height . Each Amaran tended toward a wiry frame , and his or her long tail acted as a counterweight that afforded great dexterity . The species ' s fur came in colors as diverse as white , orange , black , yellow - orange , and gray , with white and gray the most common . Their eyes , meanwhile , were generally black , although green , blue , and red were also known . Male Amarans tended to be slightly larger than females . Amaran mothers generally bore one pup at a time ; only when breast - feeding young did female Amarans exhibit obvious breasts . An Amaran was considered an adult at age eighteen . Pronovost ' s ideas about Amaran society and culture state that Amaran religion revered the stars and other celestial objects , such as their world ' s moon , Rurrri . An Amaran myth told of Rurrri being lonesome and venturing to Amar in the form of a white fox . He cried all night , so the sun , Surru , manifested as a gold - furred Amaran to keep Rurrri company . The two mated , and their offspring became the stars . The species that evolved tended toward frivolity and canniness , traits they put to work in careers such as trading , flying vehicles , and conning unsuspecting targets . They were naturally comfortable with non - sentient animals , and the species was known for its animal handlers . The world ' s beast - tamers were able to capture and tame even large creatures , including the Vrrryyyk , a flying beast with both bird and reptile characteristics that served as the preferred Amaran means of transportation . They had a love for expensive food , drink , and clothing . The species maintained their tails in top order through grooming , as the tail was a source of pride . The Amarans , according to Pronovost , took great pains to preserve the natural environment of their homeworld , a planet that abounded with life ; in Amaran culture , poaching was considered a heinous crime . Members of the species congregated in cities . Mining was a large industry on Amar , but the Amarans were careful to conduct such operations through non - destructive means whenever possible . Amar ' s exports included artwork , foodstuffs , creatures , ores , cloth , and energy crystal s . Pronovost ' s notes explain that reverence for the stars prompted the Amarans to develop a primitive form of hyperspace travel on their own . With the advance , they discovered the planet Naboo , a world that served as their gateway to the larger galactic community . Amarans who emigrated from their homeworld often served as merchants , confidence people , gamblers , and tourists . A large population of Amarans moved to Naboo , where they sold local tamed creatures to offworlders as well as the planet ' s natives , the Human Naboo , and the non - Human Gungans . The Amarans of Naboo grew wealthy from their swamp settlements and even saved the Naboo bursa from extinction at the hands of Gungan hunters . Some Amarans exhibited Force - sensitivity , but only a few became Jedi due to the foreignness of the discipline required by the Jedi Order ; accordingly , Amaran Jedi were seen as odd by their non - Jedi fellows . Pronovost has since included Amaran characters in her sketch cards for " Star Wars Galaxy Series 5 " . The series was published by Topps in 2010 .