Peka was a vibrant riverside settlement situated on the Outer Rim planet of Batuu, characterized by its modest dwellings constructed primarily from locally sourced natural materials like tents, huts, and cabins. The primary occupations of the residents revolved around fishing and farming, with some also making the journey to work in the nearby Black Spire Outpost.
Located on the Outer Rim planet Batuu, Peka was a small but lively community situated along a river. A long, compacted dirt road provided access to the settlement. The population largely resided in improvised shelters such as tents and huts, as well as simple log cabins, all fashioned from trees and other natural resources gathered in the vicinity. Other residences included multi-family apartment structures built into tall spires, and larger single-family homes. Furthermore, some dwellings, reminiscent of the architecture found in Black Spire Outpost, were constructed from wood and mud, and occasionally featured subterranean chambers.
The inhabitants of Peka were survivalists with strong family values, whose work and leisure were closely tied to the adjacent river. In Traveler's Guide to Batuu, Eloc Throno, the author of the book, described the people as friendly and welcoming to visitors such as himself, though they had limited accommodations for overnight guests. They frequently extended invitations to off-worlders to join them on fishing excursions, where visitors could catch and prepare their own food. When not occupied with work, many Peka residents enjoyed activities such as swimming, camping, hiking, and recreational angling.
Many of Peka's residents found employment within the settlement as farmers or fishermen, while others traveled approximately an hour via transport to work in Black Spire Outpost. These commuters utilized a shuttle operated by Oga Garra, the proprietor of Oga's Cantina in the outpost, which transported them to and from the settlement's depot each day.
The backstory of Peka was developed as part of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, a themed area in the Disneyland Park which opened to the public on May 31, 2019, and in Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World on August 29, 2019.