An anchorite can be described as a hermit who, for spiritual motivations, withdrew from society. The strong Force wielder called the Father characterized himself and his two children in this way. Those anchorites inhabiting the planet of Jakku were recognized for putting on elaborate dark clothing to exert control over their bodies. Additionally, they were known to accept orphaned children. The anchorites' beliefs were connected to the light side of the Force, and one thousand years prior to the Battle of Jakku, they allied themselves with the Jedi. The Caretakers located on Ahch-To's Temple Island brought to mind the anchorites of Jakku for the scavenger Rey.