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Biology and Culture[]
Twi'lek are tall, thin humanoids indigenous to the Ryloth star system, located in the Outer Rim of the galaxy. Their most distinguishing features are the twin tentacular appendages, called lekku which protrude from the back of their skulls. These 'head tails' serve both sensual and cognitive functions, which help the Twi'leks survive the harsh environs of their homeworld. They are capable of learning and speaking most humanoid tongues, the Twi'lek language combines both speech and movement of the head tails, making it a very difficult language for even the most skilled linguists to interpret.
The range of possible Twi'lek skin colors was extremely diverse, including green, orange, brown, yellow, white, and purple — all in varying shades and hues. Twi'leks of these skin colors were referred to as Ryloth Twi'leks, with green being the most common color. Other types of Twi'leks included the particularly rare blue-skinned Twi'leks, known as Rutian Twi'leks, and the rarest red pigment of the Lethan Twi'leks, whose skin color was caused by a mutation of the genetic code. Lethan Twi'lek dancing girls were a sought after commodity for Hutts and other slave traders due to the rarity. Another interesting culutral aspect of Twi'lek is that while the males tend to be brutishly ugly, the females all tended to be very beautiful, being bred for their appearance to further their popularity on the slave market. Another rare mutation is rather than having a single pair of lekku, a Twi'lek has two pairs. Both rare mutations require an app to keep it special.
Twi'lek are not necessarily war like. And while one may be willing to sell his own daughter into bondage another may use subterfuge and cunning to free Twi'lek slaves. In the galaxy, members of this race can be found in professions ranging from pirating and smuggling, to merchant or corporate executive. They have also been known to work as spies, and majordomos for Hutts.
Twi'lek are alse extremely proud of thier head tails, keeping them meticulously groomed. Twi'lek also have been known to telegraph their moods and emotions, not always intentionally, through their head tails. As a race, they are not inclined to favor any particular faction over another, viewing each one in terms of what can they get out of it.
Skin colours[]
Twi'leks can be found in all colours, some more common than others. Since the twi'leks had not always been so intertwined as they were during the time of the Galactic Civil War, different clans originally existed of monochrome members. As most twi'leks were highly religious, these monochrome clans all worshipped their deities in different ways.
Rutian twi'leks[]
Blue skinned, these twi'leks are also known as water twi'leks. They descended from an underground clan that practiced worship through the observation, use, and appreciation of water and its various forms. Pigment colour: Teal to dark blue. Aayla Secura, Xiaan Amersu, Nilim Bril, Orn Free Taa, Ann and Tann Gella, Numa, and Alema Rar, Mission Vao were rutian twi'leks.
Dorian twi'leks[]
Orange or brown skinned, these twi'leks are also known as stone twi'leks. They descended from an aboveworld clan that practiced worship through the creation of great stone monuments. Pigment colour: Brown. Rianna Saren was a dorian twi'lek.
Tukian twi'leks[]
Green skinned, these twi'leks are also known as spirit twi'leks. They descended from an aboveworld clan that practiced worship through spiritual devotion, prayers, and the conducting of ceremonies, usually involving plants and fungi. Pigment colour: Light green to dark green. Oola, Dia Passik, and Laranth Tarak were tukian twi'leks.
Tyrian twi'leks[]
Purple or pink skinned, these twi'leks are also known as music twi'leks. They descended from a clan that lived in aboveworld caves, much like a mix of both worlds, and practiced worship through music, dance, song, and poetry. Pigment colour: Dark purple to light purple and bright pink. Yuthura Ban, Kopecz, and Lunae Minx were tyrian twi'leks.
Tolian twi'leks[]
Yellow skinned, these twi'leks are also known as fire twi'leks. They descended from an underground clan that practiced worship through the mastery and use of fire. Pigment colour: Orange to yellow. Tott Doneeta, Cham Syndulla, and Ayy Vida were tolian twi'leks.
Special skinned twi'leks[]
Torran twi'leks[]
White skinned, these twi'leks were something of a rarity. They lacked a gene to give their skin any kind of pigmentation. Usually they had red eyes. Pigment colour: White to grey and pale pink. Lyn Me, Boc Aseca, and Bib Fortuna were torran twi'leks.
Kerran twi'leks[]
Black skinned, these twi'leks were even rarer than Torrans. A gene defect gave them a very dark colouring. Their eyes were usually very dark as well. Pigment colour: Dark grey to black.
Lethan twi'leks[]
Red skinned, these twi'leks were the rarest among their species. They can show up in any of the five clans and it is unknown what causes the red pigmentation. Efforts have been made to determine its cause, but it is believed to be a genetic anomaly. Most lethans spend their entire lives in fear and in hiding due to slave owners being willing to risk anything to own one. Pigment colour: Red. Shakka, Darth Ruyn, Darth Talon, and B'ink Utrila were lethan twi'leks.
A male purple Twi'lek.
Special Abilities[]
Tentacles: Twi’leks can use their tentacles to communicate in secret with each other, even if in a room full of individuals. The complex movement of the tentacles reveals emotions and conveys messages. A Twi'lek need only succeed an EASY difficulty on alien cultures to understand what is being 'said'. A non-Twi'lek needs to succeed a VERY DIFFICULT difficulty on alien cultures to gain an understanding.
Neck pouches: Male Twi'lek are able to put small or dimitive objects into their neck pouch, which is difficult to find in the folds of their skin without the aid of a scanning device.
A blue female with ear horns. Some Twi'lek do have ears like a human.