Jiivahar The Jiivahar were a sentient species descended from hairless simian s . They were excellent climbers , with a number of physical attributes that facilitated that ability . They had a streamlined body , with hollow bones , giving them a light frame . Their long limbs were flexible and were covered in tiny pockmarks that provided additional grip . The Jiivahar also secreted sarvin from the pores of their hands and feet . That substance was a strong adhesive that adhered to virtually all materials . The Jiivahar were native to Carest One of the Inner Rim Territories . Their society was organized around talin s , aggregates of five to ten families . Talins were semi - nomadic , roaming freely among the thykar conifers during the warm months , but returning to permanent , yet primitive , settlements for the cold months . Talins annually redistributed material goods among their membership , in festivals known as Kinn - taas . Carest One was a popular tourist destination , attracting visitors with its beautiful towering forests . Some Jiivahar , such as Jannpyr , offered their services as guides to these visitors . That interaction with offworlders also led to the introduction of advanced technology to the Jiivahar . Those technological items amazed the Jiivahar and disturbed the community equilibrium achieved by the Kinn - taas , as individuals refused to redistribute them to others . A number of Jiivahar traveled out into the galaxy to satiate their curiosity . Some became involved in the Alliance to Restore the Republic , while others found work in the underworld , such as Klevb , a terrorist - for - hire . Biology and appearance . The Jiivahar were a sentient species that evolved from hairless simian mammals . They had a narrow , streamlined body , with a light frame . That was due to their hollow , bird - like bones , which also made them quite susceptible to physical damage . They averaged 1 . 55 to 1 . 85 meters tall , a normal size range for a humanoid species of their type , but they were relatively more fragile than other such species . The Jiivahar had long limbs : two arms and two legs , with each ending in four thin digits , which were capable of wrapping completely around small tree branches . That gave the Jiivahar a lanky and ungainly appearance ; however , their flexible and limber bodies were well adapted to climbing , and they could race along the canopies of the large thykar trees of their homeworld with speed . The Jiivahar cranium was flat and elongated , and it had two large cones at the back . The sides of the head had arched grooves beginning near the front portion and progressing toward the rear of the head . They had large , lidded eyes , which were pupil - less , round in shape , and widely spaced . Jiivahar skin pigmentation was influenced by geographical location and varied from light green to dark brown . Superficially , the hairless skin appeared smooth ; however , it was actually covered in tiny pockmarks that aided the Jiivahar in climbing . Another characteristic of the Jiivahar that facilitated climbing was their secretion of sarvin . That sticky substance came from the pores of their hands and feet and could adhere to all but the smoothest of surfaces , providing extra grip when climbing or holding other living beings . Sarvin could also be washed away by the Jiivahar through controlled perspiration . Although the Jiivahar were omnivores , the staples of their diet were the large vine - nut s and sweet berries from the trarra plant . Society and culture . Social structure . The Jiivahar had very little social organization . The largest social unit was the talin , a community of five to ten families . That had some characteristics of a formal tribe or clan ; however , membership was fluid and was not exclusively along family lines . Any individual could join or leave a talin at any time . The talins were semi - nomadic , and during most of the year , Jiivahar roamed the tree canopies of their region following seasonal variations . However , during the cold season , they returned to permanent settlements located near water : the shores of lake s , river s , and oceans . Those permanent settlements were primitive , consisting of wood en huts , insulated with bark and thick leaves . Jiivahar stored their accumulated goods within these huts . Talins could have one or several leaders . They were not an inherited or popularly elected positions , but rather individuals were selected who had the most wisdom or experience . Such leaders had no official title or regalia and were generally considered equal to all other members of the talin . Their limited authority consisted of the right to call festivals and to settle disputes . Their decisions could not be forced on their talin ; leaders relied on persuasion and the respect of their peers . That characteristic of talin leadership was due , in part , to the lack of any written legal system in Jiivahar society . Instead , there were only basic guidelines on how a Jiivahar should live . There was a community focus , with individuals expected to act on behalf of the community . Individuals were also expected to respect the rights and health of others in the community . The talin physically branded any Jiivahar who breached or ignored these guidelines and expelled them from the talin . The introduction of offworld technology placed a stress on those community guidelines , with some individuals resorting to theft . The Jiivahar society was egalitarian , having developed in the tranquil and largely predator - free forests of their homeworld . In order to remedy wealth inequalities , the Jiivahar redistributed personal goods once each year in festivals called Kinn - taas . Kinn - taas were called by the leaders of each talin , and individual Jiivahar were compelled by social pressure — although not by law — to give as many goods as they could to the leaders . The leaders then redistributed those goods to members of the talin according to need , leveling the wealth across the talin . The more an individual gave during Kinn - taas , the more prestige and respect they received . Characteristics . The Jiivahar were a peaceable species , pursuing both inner and societal peace . They were curious , actively seeking out original experiences . The absence of native predators meant the Jiivahar never developed a high sense of caution or suspicion . Consequently , during first encounters with non - Jiivahar , they were too trusting and on numerous occasions were taken advantage of by smugglers and gamblers . The Jiivahar had little advanced technology . It mostly included hand - powered tools that aided in fishing and foraging . They developed few weapons . The Jiivahar wore various degrees of clothing . For some Jiivahar , tha consisted of something as simple as a loin cloth . Other Jiivahar wore pants and tunics , with visible stitching . Jiivahar also wore accessories such as toe rings , bracelets , and piercings . Some additionally carried bags slung over the shoulder . History . The Jiivahar evolved from a simian species in the forests on the northern continents of Carest One , the first planet of the Carest system . Their homeworld was located in the north - eastern portion of the Inner Rim Territories , near the Vaathkree Trade Corridor and the Obroa - skai system . The lack of predators on their planet led to the development of a peaceful society , with the exception of two wars in their history , both during periods of great scarcity . By the time of the Galactic Civil War , the Jiivahar population on Carest One numbered in the millions , but they did not have a large population offworld . The giant conifers of Carest One could grow up to 150 meters tall . Those verdant forests were full of wildlife , with population numbers kept in check only by the massive storms that swept through the region every decade . That lush environment became a favorite vacation spot for tourists across the galaxy and led to contact with the Jiivahar species . Tourism became the largest industry on the planet , and many enterprising Jiivahar made a profitable career working as guides to the frequent visits of offworlders , such as the famed tour guide Jannpyr . Tourists brought with them advanced technology , which was subsequently acquired by individual Jiivahar . Such items were highly valued and regarded as " wonders . " Some Jiivahar refused to contribute such goods to the annual Kinn - taas , and the items were subsequently stolen by other Jiivahar . That development placed a stress on the traditional community orientation of Jiivahar society . An additional problem arose when several Jiivahar outcasts acquired advanced weaponry from offworlders . They then used this weaponry to terrorize Jiivahar talins . Jiivahar in the galaxy . The natural curiosity of the Jiivahar led a number to leave their homeworld to seek out adventure . Those Jiivahar typically kept on the move , visiting world after world . Their inquisitiveness occasionally caused trouble — sometimes fatally so — particularly with Wookiees , Houks , and other species with short tempers . Some Jiivahar in the galaxy became involved with the Alliance to Restore the Republic , viewing the Galactic Empire as oppressive and opposed to their beliefs . Such Jiivahar worked as pathfinders and wilderness fighters . The Jiivahar Klevb was an outcast from his community and became a terrorist - for - hire . Behind the scenes . The Jiivahar were created by Trevor J . Wilson and Craig Robert Carey for their article " Alien Encounters " in " Star Wars Adventure Journal 14 " , published by West End Games in 1997 . Pablo Hidalgo illustrated the Jiivahar in this article . Much of this material was reproduced , although somewhat modified , in the sourcebook " Alien Encounters " , published in 1998 . The Jiivahar also received an entry in 2008 ' s " The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia " . In the West End Games roleplaying game , Jiivahar are given statistics for players to use them as their own characters . They are weaker than Humans and have reduced aptitudes for technical , mechanical , and knowledge - based tasks . They are , however , slightly more dexterous than the average Human .