Karran

Karrans were omnivorous creatures of considerable size and a somewhat ungainly gait, subsisting on a combination of plant matter and insects. Their bodies exhibited a general cone shape, characterized by a slender snout that broadened downwards to substantial legs and hindquarters. Their hands possessed four digits terminating in elongated claws, but lacked opposable thumbs, thereby restricting their fine motor skills. The utilization of their sharp foreclaws as defensive weapons was a frequent occurrence among Karrans. They possessed the ability to communicate using Galactic Basic Standard, a language imparted to them by settlers many centuries prior, although their pronunciation was distinctly characterized by a peculiar accent.

The Karrans exhibited a collective consciousness akin to a hive mind, where individual expression was readily subordinated to the collective will of the community. During the era of the Galactic Civil War, the Karrans were still regarded as being in their "stone age," producing basic implements from wood and earthenware utilizing the limited resources at their disposal. They also constructed rudimentary dwellings from clay, with Karran villages arranged in a circular pattern, the central space reserved for communal activities and the residence of the tribe's chief, known as the "headman's hut." These structures were built from sun-baked clay bricks and shredded grasses, resulting in a coloration that mirrored the surrounding plains, effectively camouflaging their settlements.

The areas surrounding their settlements were characterized by dense grasses, well-trodden pathways, and agricultural lands dedicated to the cultivation of a crop called tuber, which constituted the cornerstone of their nutritional intake. Although Karrans occasionally wove plant fibers into rough textiles, they typically did not wear clothing, opting instead to adorn their fur with white clay stripes during festivals and other significant events. In the evenings, Karran children would gather in the village commons to engage in soli, a throwing and catching game involving three brightly hued balls of varying dimensions.

Death held no fear for the Karrans. Karran warriors were renowned for fighting to the death, driven by the belief that they were fighting not for personal gain, but for the preservation of their village and the future of their species as a whole. The demise of individual Karrans was considered insignificant, and self-sacrifice for the greater good of the group was a common practice. Furthermore, it was noted that the Karrans possessed a limited understanding of technology and encountered considerable difficulty in comprehending novel concepts.