Ortolan/Legends

The Ortolans were a race of stocky bipeds with long snouts, not all that different from a small elephant. One of the most famous Ortolans was the musician Max Rebo. While Rebo appeared to have blue skin, Ortolans were actually covered in velvety fur which they were known to dye in bright colours.

Ortolans came from the frigid planet Orto. Ortolans had a keen sense of smell to help them forage for food, and hearing that extended well into the subsonic range. Naturally, their twin obsessions were food and music.

During the time of the Galactic Empire, their mineral-rich homeworld was occupied by Imperial forces, and Ortolans were not allowed to leave the planet. Ortolans found offworld during the Imperial era were usually either slaves or associated with Rebels or smugglers.

Behind the scenes

 * Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary uses the alternate spelling of Ortoloan.

Appearances

 * Darth Maul: Saboteur
 * Star Wars: Clone Wars
 * Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire
 * Stop That Jawa!
 * A Hot Time in the Old Town Tonite!
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi