Banchiians were a small-statured sentient species of avian beings. These beings were from the planet Banchii, located in the Outer Rim Territories. These Banchiians were a simple, unsophisticated species who lacked any understanding of individual ownership. They thought that every item on Banchii should be shared by all. They also did not communicate using Galactic Basic Standard. During the High Republic Era, when Banchii was colonized by people from other worlds, the Banchiians began taking silverware and plates from the settlement. This behavior resulted in their initial encounter with Jedi Knight Lily Tora-Asi, her Padawan Keerin Fionn, along with Nima and Viv'nia, who were younglings.