Twi'lek
Twi'leks, sometimes referred to xenophobically as Tail-Heads or Twi's, occasionally referred to as Rylothians, were a tall near-human species whose most striking feature was a pair of long appendages protruding from their skulls, called lekku.
They hailed from the planet of Ryloth, in the Outer Rim Territories, and female Twi'leks were often exported offworld as slaves. Twi'leks were considered one of the most common species in the galaxy, with its members easily able to blend into a crowd without drawing attention, as opposed to rarer, more prominent species, like Togrutas.
Some armies used this to their advantage, employing Twi'leks as undercover agents.
They hailed from the planet of Ryloth, in the Outer Rim Territories, and female Twi'leks were often exported offworld as slaves. Twi'leks were considered one of the most common species in the galaxy, with its members easily able to blend into a crowd without drawing attention, as opposed to rarer, more prominent species, like Togrutas.
Some armies used this to their advantage, employing Twi'leks as undercover agents.
Basic Information
Biological Traits
Twi'leks were usually thin, although corpulent individuals were known to exist. Under normal circumstances, they generally had a higher body temperature than other humanoid species. They had even higher body temperatures when in fear.
Twi'leks were a species whose skin spanned a vast array of colors, including white, orange, yellow, green, pink, blue, purple, black, gray, and red.
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
Their most distinctive feature was the pair of prehensile appendages that sprouted from the crown or base of their skulls, known as lekku, or head-tails.
Although Twi'leks normally had two lek, some individuals had four. Super sensitive lek could grab and hold objects and react to the slightest touch.
A damaged lekku could cause serious harm to a Twi'lek's health.
Although Twi'leks normally had two lek, some individuals had four. Super sensitive lek could grab and hold objects and react to the slightest touch.
A damaged lekku could cause serious harm to a Twi'lek's health.
Civilization and Culture
Major Language Groups and Dialects
The Twi'leks had a language of their own, called Twi'leki, which combined verbal sounds and an elaborate, subtle sign language using their lekku. Twi'lek's lekku could be moved to create gestures with meanings such as hello or goodbye. For example, both lekku tips crossed twice meant, "I love you." Twi'leks were capable of speaking Galactic Basic Standard, many with a noticeable accent; although it was possible for some to lose this accent if away from Ryloth for an extended period of time, it could still resurface.
History
Since female Twi'leks were regarded as graceful and beautiful beings, many of them were forced into a life of slavery at the hands of the galaxy's wealthy and powerful. Other Twi'leks, however, found themselves in positions of power.
Due to their frequent use as slaves as well as their commonality in the galaxy, Twi'leks could move surreptitiously through places an army could not penetrate. Because of this, some found employment as undercover agents.
Due to their frequent use as slaves as well as their commonality in the galaxy, Twi'leks could move surreptitiously through places an army could not penetrate. Because of this, some found employment as undercover agents.
Lifespan
75 years
Average Physique
Slim
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
White, orange, yellow, green, pink, blue, purple, black, gray, and red.
Geographic Distribution
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