The species of Mirialans hailed from the planet of Mirial, making them native to that world, and classifying them as near-human. Their skin could be green, yellow, pink, or even purple. A common trait was geometric tattoos on their faces, each representing the Mirialan's accomplishments. They felt a profound connection to nature and generally held a belief in the Force. The Jedi Order included multiple Mirialans, such as Jedi Masters Luminara Unduli, Cyslin Myr, and Vernestra Rwoh, Barriss Offee who was formerly a Padawan, and the Seventh Sister, a Jedi who fell to the dark side and hunted survivors of the Great Jedi Purge as part of the Galactic Empire's Inquisitorius.
Mirialans, a near-human species, were recognizable by their geometric facial tattoos and skin that was either yellow-green or pink. Although green or pink skin was typical, some Mirialans had blue or purple skin. Mirialan hair could be brown, black, or green, and their eyes could be green, blue, purple, or brown. They displayed enhanced reflexes, flexibility, and agility, qualities that proved useful in activities like lightsaber combat. As a near-human species, Mirialans were able to reproduce with humans, resulting in human-Mirialan hybrid offspring. Desert or wasteland environments were their natural habitat.
Their spirituality and strong connection to the environment defined the Mirialan people. They naturally believed in the Force and had a basic understanding of it. Mirialans were taught to respect and heed the Force. Those who joined the Jedi Order traditionally chose fellow Mirialans to become their Padawans.
While facial tattoos were common, not every member of the species had them. More conservative Mirialan families placed great importance on this custom. These tattoos were typically earned after completing a significant achievement or task, showcasing the Mirialan's unique expertise or accomplishments. Some who appreciated their culture viewed the tattoos as simply status symbols. Maize Raynshi, being of mixed heritage, considered either foregoing the tattoos or only applying them to half her face. Ultimately, Raynshi selected a tattoo design symbolizing "friendship."
During the High Republic Era, Abediah Viess, a Mirialan, held the position of general, leading a mercenary army of warrior-kin. Later in this period, Merven Getter, a Mirialan scantech worker, was employed in the Hetzal system. He believed that the changing attitudes in the galaxy would provide him with an opportunity to date Sella, a Twi'lek. Unfortunately, he was atomized during the Great Hyperspace Disaster, preventing him from ever realizing this chance. Throughout the Jedi Order's history, the Jedi Order included numerous Mirialan younglings, Padawans, Knights, and Masters. [Vernestra Rwoh](/article/vernestra_rwoh], a Mirialan, achieved the rank of Jedi Knight at a notably young age.
During the time of the Galactic Republic, [Jor Aerith](/article/jor_aerith], a Mirialan Jedi Master, served on the Jedi High Council and trained Gretz Droom as his Padawan, who also became a member of the Jedi Council. Luminara Unduli and her Padawan, Barriss Offee, were both Mirialans. The Mirialan people had a tradition that compelled any who joined the Jedi Order to take fellow Mirialans as their Padawans, as exemplified by Unduli and Offee.
Despite this tradition, there were exceptions: Cyslin Myr chose the human Mace Windu as her Padawan. Rwoh was trained by the human Stellan Gios, and she later took [Imri Cantaros](/article/imri_cantaros], also human, as her Padawan after he lost his first master, Douglas Sunvale. The [Seventh Sister](/article/seventh_sister], another Mirialan who was once part of the Jedi Order, became one of the Inquisitorius. As a Jedi, she had trained with the Twi'lek Jedi Aayla Secura. As an Inquisitor, she was tutored by [Darth Vader](/article/anakin_skywalker], a human cyborg, and "The Grand Inquisitor," a Pau'an.
During the late Republic Era and early Imperial Era, Reeva Demesne, a Mirialan scientist, was involved in Project Stardust. [Synara San](/article/synara_san], a Mirialan, initially worked for the Warbird gang on Castilon, but she later joined Team Colossus and, unofficially, the Resistance, after opposing a mutiny led by the pirate gang. Keo Venzee, a Mirialan, served as a pilot for the New Republic's Vanguard Squadron. [Endario Zinn](/article/endario_zinn], a Mirialan, was employed by the Chandrila Star Line.
Mirialans made their debut in the 2002 Star Wars movie Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones, which is considered canon. Within the Star Wars Legends continuity, their initial appearance was in the 2001 novel Cloak of Deception by James Luceno. Cloak of Deception, which was written using the Attack of the Clones script, introduced several concepts that were later developed for the film. The non-canon LEGO comic "One-handed Adventure" featured Jihyo Parrk, a Mirialan Jedi Master, through a hologram.