Askajian/Legends

Askajians are a humanoid species from the planet Askaj. Externally, they appear very similar to humans, mainly differing in the thick, wrinkled skin on their forehead, their six breasts, and their girth. Internally, the Askajians are adapted to desert survival with large sacs for water storage. This allows them to go for several weeks without water. An Askajian can shed up to sixty per cent of the water in his or her body with no effect other than tremendous slimming.

Askajians live in a primitive, tribal society, living mostly by gathering plants and hunting herds of large, woolly beasts called tomouns. One of the most important figures in an Askajian tribe is the weaver, who knows the secret techniques to create tomoun cloth. Tomoun cloth is a strong, yet soft and wrinkle-resistant fabric which is a high-demand luxury item as far away as the Core Worlds. As this is the only export the Askajians have, their tribes have been known to fight wars over the services of especially skilled weavers.

Dancers are also important in Askajian culture. A skilled dancer acts as a shaman and loremaster, re-enacting tribal history and legend and leading worship of their main goddess, the Moon Lady. One of the most famous Askajians in the galactic history is Yarna d'al' Gargan, who was a dancer at Jabba's Palace.