Temolak Temolak were a sentient species indigenous to Zirulast . They were renowned as scavengers throughout the galaxy . Biology and appearance . The Temolak were heavyset bipeds with skin the color of red clay . They were muscular and had a full height of 1 . 9 to 2 . 3 meters , with a slightly hunched posture . Their hand s had five fingers each , and a fin - like structure ran on the underside of their forearms , stretching from their elbows to above the wrists . They possessed a scrunched face dominated by a wide , hairless head , small fin ridges on their chin , and large upward - curving horns rising from their cheekbones . Their eyes were small , sunken and white , and their mouths were full of large crooked teeth . They possessed a wide nose with large nostrils that flared out when they spoke . One notable distinction from many other species were the Temolak ' s redundant organs . Their harsh homeworld and prolonged centuries in space produced evolutionary progressions to cope with the hardships of their chosen lifestyle . They possessed two hearts , two livers , four lungs , and three kidneys . Society and culture . After the Temolak left their barren , backwater homeworld , their society quickly began to revolve around salvage . They searched the galaxy for derelict starships , space stations , and other detritus . They were adept at turning what others saw as mere scraps into workable technology , and would strip a found derelict down to the wiring and deckplates and take those parts for good measure . They used abandoned space stations as their homes and bases of operation , treating them as colonies . The Temolak preferred by far to deal with primitive or less - developed species , and steered clear of advanced species . They found that primitive species had a higher need for the simple technology they sold , and also placed a higher value on these items . They were considered to be timid and nonviolent , and were rather quiet and crafty for a species with such a brutish appearance . They were resourceful and well - versed in technology , and were not averse to fighting for what they saw as theirs , to the surprise of many pirates foolish enough to challenge them . Their native language was Temolish , which sounded gutteral to outsiders . Most Temolak learned to speak Basic as well . Temolak most often used single names , including Chaiza , Durakas , Eskavon , Kurun , Luzura , Orborus , Shalunask , Unkave , Zanvost and Zardanka . History . Around 2000 BBY , the water on the Temolak homeworld of Zirulast fully evaporated , leaving the species desperate for resources . They quickly and capably built orbital ships capable of harvesting water from the icy rings surrounding their homeworld . Shortly after , they developed their own sublight drive s , and soon acquired hyperdrive technology . As they spread out into the galaxy , the Temolak began their scavenging operations in earnest . Though they became fairly widespread during the time of the Old Republic , they rarely dealt with other advanced species , preferring to deal with primitive species instead . During this time , competition amongst salvage crews began to erupt into intra - species conflicts , many of them bloody . In response , the Temolak created the Temolak Salvage Consortium . This new conglomerate assigned territories to the myriad salvage crews throughout the galaxy , eliminating the competition altogether . When the Empire rose to power , the Imperials imposed strict salvaging laws upon the TSC . Many Temolak abandoned the consortium , seeking their fortunes beyond the reach of the Empire in the lawless Outer Rim Territories . While some Temolak crews prospered , others disappeared entirely , presumed dead .