Najib The Guan Eng were a sentient species indigenous to Najiba , in the Faj system . Biology and appearance . Najib were short bipeds , who evolved from simian stock . They possessed two thick arms and legs , and each wide hand had five fingers . Their faces were dominated by a short , snout - like nose with a bony ridge that ran between their eyes and over the top of their heads . They also had long , mane - like hair and whiskery beards on their faces . Their wide mouths were filled with formidably sharp teeth . Najib were very well - muscled beings . Because of their stature , they weren ' t as powerful as species such as Wookiees or the Houk , who were well - known for their strength . They were , however , proportionately just as strong . Society and culture . Najiba , the Najib homeworld , was considered by some to be a backwater planet . While it was located a mere one - hour ' s hyperspace travel from the Issor system , the world remained isolated from much of galactic society . During one half of its elliptical orbit , Najiba passed near a hazardous asteroid belt known as the " Children of Najiba , " at which time all travel to and from the planet was restricted . It was this asteroid belt that prevented the Najib from becoming part of the galaxy at large for thousands of years . Even after contact , their world was inaccessible for much of the year , and trade was infrequent . Because of Najiba ' s irregular orbit and its low axial tilt , the planet remained in a state of near - perpetual springtime . This also created frequent storms , however , which manifested in both rain and electricity . The Najib made their homes in the wetlands of their world . The Byzal canyon was located on Najiba , and was very popular with swoop racer s . The planet also boasted a considerable degree of criminal activity . The Najib were a boisterous people , and individuals often found it incredibly difficult to turn down an opportunity to eat , drink , or spend time with good company . Passing by a cantina without buying a few drinks was quite a feat for a Najib . While they were a jovial species , they could also be suspicious - especially of strangers - and were ferocious combatants . Najib highly prized their friendships , and were incredibly loyal ; nothing angered a Najib more than when one of their friends were threatened . They were also known for being highly adaptable , and due to this , they were rarely caught off guard . Though , in later centuries , Najiba would be a part of the Galactic Republic , the Najib had their own planetary government as well . Before contact from the Republic , the largest governmental body on the planet were the local tribes . After contact , however , the tribes banded together to form a " governing tribe " , which handled galactic affairs such as trade . Each tribe elected an official who would join the governing tribe . These officials would then live and work together , making decisions for the good of the entire species . While the Najib had access to hyperspace technology , they did not possess the means to create it themselves . They produced little more than feudal - level goods and services , yet these were enough to gain them access to wider trading opportunities . Despite the difficulty in travel , their world was also home to several mining and trading operations . History . The Najib evolved from cave - dwelling primitive primates . They eventually moved out of these caves and began to make their homes in the wetlands of their world , possibly hunting migratory herd animals to survive . The paintings on their ancestors ' cave walls would be rediscovered in later eons . Najiba was discovered by scouts from the Galactic Republic during its formative years , but due to the difficulty in reaching the world , the Najib themselves weren ' t contacted until the last few centuries of the Republic ' s reign . Once contacted , the Najib were interested in learning about the offworlders , but remained suspicious for a time . Eventually , they agreed to join the Republic , and became a part of the galactic government .