The varaki were carnivorous beings that were originally from the lunar surface of Toshara, their homeworld. Their primary food source consisted of smaller fauna, but they also presented a danger to the robuma that grazed the land. To safeguard their robuma from varaki assaults, Tosharan farmers implemented protective measures, which led to a considerable decline in the predator population; nevertheless, the varaki demonstrated adaptability by evolving heightened cognitive abilities. The eyes of the Varaki, once set in crystal, became a symbol of guidance for Tosharans, representing unwavering dedication to one's chosen course. In 3 ABY, the scoundrel known as Kay Vess acquired a varaki eye talisman from Shuma, a traveling Quarren merchant.
The varaki were featured in Star Wars Outlaws, a video game released in 2024 by Ubisoft and developed by Massive Entertainment. Within the game, players had the option to equip a varaki eye charm, which enhanced their capacity to evade detection by droids.