Dewlannamapia

Dewlannamapia, known to her friends as Dewlanna, was a female Wookiee who served as a cook aboard Trader's Luck while accompanying her husband in his exile from Kashyyyk. While on Trader's Luck, Dewlanna met and befriended the young Han Solo. After her husband's death, she chose to stay and watch over Solo rather than return to Kashyyyk. It was from Dewlanna that Solo learned to understand Shyriiwook. It is also where he disliked being called "scruffy looking" as Dewlanna called him that often.

Dewlanna ensured that Solo had a decent education, as well as healthcare, both of which were denied by Garris Shrike, the captain of Trader's Luck. She was also responsible for finding out Solo's last name, which Shrike had purposefully concealed from the boy. Dewlanna was killed by Garris Shrike, giving her life that Han may escape and make a life of his own.

It is possible Dewlanna survived being shot by Shrike, appearing many years later at the dedication of a portrait of Chewbacca on Kashyyyk. This may or may not be the same Wookiee.

It is believed that Dewlanna believes in the Force.

Dewlanna was the mother of a wookiee named Chakk who was Han Solo's "adopted brother".

Appearances

 * The Paradise Snare
 * Rebel Dawn
 * The Unifying Force