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The Jiivahar were a sentient species descended from hairless simians. They were excellent climbers, with a number of physical attributes that facilitated this 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. This 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 talins, 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 a festival known as the 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. This interaction with offworlders also led to the introduction of advanced technology to the Jiivahar. These 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.