Whiphid / Legends Whiphids were tall , muscled , furred sentient beings from the planet Toola . They were notable for their great tusks . On Toola , Whiphids lived a primitive lifestyle , hunting caraboose and other large animals , such as the motmot , their favored prey . Their language consisted of approximately six thousand words . As Whiphids came into contact with more technically advanced races that came to Toola to buy ice , they began to show great curiosity about the rest of the galaxy . Many Whiphids left Toola , supporting themselves as big game hunters , mercenaries , or bounty hunters . Famous Whiphids included the crime boss Lady Valarian , the Jedi Master K ' Kruhk and the criminal spy J ' Quille . Biology and appearance . Whiphids averaged about 2 . 5 meters and could weigh up to 400 kilos . They were covered by long yellow - white or gold fur and had stubby fur - covered tails . Their faces were elongated , with prominent foreheads and long , bowed cheekbone s . A Whiphid ' s face was furless apart from a few hairs on the lips and chin . Two large tusks protruded from the lower jaw , and their massive arms ended with thick three - fingered hands , the fingers ending in sharp claws . Female Whiphids tended to be slightly shorter and heavier than the males . Their eyes protruded slightly from their heads . Young Whiphids had shorter snouts and far less fur than adults . Since their homeworld of Toola was a cold planet of ice and snow , the Whiphid ' s body maintained a thick layer of blubber , which served to insulate and reduce heat loss . Their thick fur also helped to protect them from the harsh climate and was also covered with natural oil that repelled water and allowed them to swim in Toola ' s frigid oceans . In the warmer periods of the spring and summer on Toola , the Whiphids lost several centimeters of fur and burned off much of their fat reserves . Their hollow cheekbones also widened slightly , since a broader face helped to dissipate heat . These biological changes were induced by warmer temperatures rather than by the cycle of the seasons . Whiphids in the wider galaxy , therefore , were more likely to have less fur and be smaller in size than their counterparts on their homeworld in winter . Culture and history . On Toola , the Whiphids lived together in tribes of three to ten couples . In the winter the tribes were nomadic and traveled across the icy plains of the planet in search of prey . They camped near hunting grounds using round hide tents . During summer the tribes moved to a permanent base that was constructed of stone and covered by animal hides and mud . A Whiphid tribe was led by an elder called a Spearmaster , who decided where the group should camp and what prey to hunt . Ch ' unkk , a member of the Imperial Interim Ruling Council 11 ABY , was a Whiphid Spearmaster . Whiphid tribes were loose associations of individuals , and they did not have attachments to the tribes of their parents . They were a survival necessity and not an ideological construct or family unit . A tribe stayed together as long as it was doing well , and individuals of unsuccessful tribes had no compunction against joining another tribe , nor did tribes have an issue with new members . The tribes of Toola traveled across the planet on sleds and load - bearing sledges that were constructed of hide , horn , bone and leather thong . They were pulled by domesticated Tuggle s , carnivorous animals native to Toola possessed of great stamina . Six Tuggles were capable of pulling a sledge all day with only a couple of breaks , if properly fed , for several days at a time . The design of the Whiphid sleds was such that they spread the load over a wide surface area and therefore allowed for safe gliding over the icy plains . Tribes on Toola typically met at hot springs , where they would trade and cooperate in big hunts . Whiphid tribes did not make war with each other or participate in skirmishes or raids against other tribes . In the mind of the Whiphids , this would reduce the number of hunters capable of hunting motmots and bring bad luck against the aggressive tribe . Individual Whiphids did have disagreements that could last for years and that often resulted in violent confrontations , but these were personal matters that did not involve others . Bullies in Whiphid society were rare , and an elder would take such an individual on a long hunt to sort them out . Those that did not learn the ways of the elder often did not return . Individuals within Whiphid society were not allowed to undermine its functioning . Whiphids in the galaxy . During the time of the Galactic Empire , Whiphids had widespread employment as bodyguards and enforcers for ranking Imperials . This came to an end in 11 ABY when , following the death of Ch ' Unkk , all Whiphids left Imperial service . A community of Whiphids and Aqualish lived in the planet Gertafuu VI , trading with exotic foodstuff and furs . Several Whiphids entered the Jedi Order . K ' Kruhk was a Jedi who fought in the Clone Wars and survived the Jedi Purge that followed . A Whiphid youngling called Jempa was also in Master Yoda ' s Bear Clan during the Clone Wars and the Padawan Tak - tak was captured by General Grievous in 20 BBY .