Hepsalum Tash

[Chewbacca (Chewie)]

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