Hepsalum Tash

Hepsalum Tash, or simply "the Tash" as they were collectively known, were a species of forest giants native to the Dagobah system. A full-sized adult could grow to a height of over eight meters and had tough, leathery skin which hung in folds around their thick limbs. Their skins coloration varied from pale yellow ochre to a deep sienna red-brown color. Additionally, they had tiger-stripe marks and spotting which indicated both their age as well as their sex. They had long flexible necks which ended in a broad, flat whiskered face which gave their head and neck a rather curious, worm-like appearance. They had claw-like right hands which were used for foraging for roots and ground nuts, which were important elements of their vegetarian diet. The Tash were very much a peace-loving species, and the impenetrable thicket of Dagobah's surface suited well their reclusive nature. Although they appeared incredibly cumbersome, they were in fact skilled craftsmen of utensils, clothing, and even musical instruments. They enjoyed nothing more than telling a story, singing a song, and smoking on a good pipe.

Behind the scenes
Hepsalum Tash were creadted by Andrew Foley, a Star Wars fan, as part of the Design An Alien contest held in the Star Wars Galaxy Magazines. Though the entry was not picked as a winner, it was given an honorable mention in Star Wars Galaxy 8 and so it is not known exactly how canon the species is.