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Caarite

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Caarite

Biological classification

Designation

Sentient^[1]

Classification

Mammalian^[1]

Physical characteristics

Average height

1meter^[1]

Skin color

Pale pink^[1]

Average lifespan

Child:1–10^[1]
Young adult: 11–15^[1]
Adult: 16–44^[1]
Middle age: 45–57^[1]
Old: 58–74^[1]
Venerable: 75+^[1]

Sociocultural characteristics

Homeworld

Caarimon^[1]

Language

TheCaarites were asentient porcinespecies indigenous to theplanet Caarimon.

Biology and appearance[]

The species typically displayed broad grins, bearing a double row of flat, wide, and perfectly white teeth.^[2] Because of their native habitat, the species was well-suited for surviving in hot climates. Since extreme cold was unknown to this species, their ability to survive in such environments was hindered more than most species.

Society and culture[]

They were typically sly, ingratiating beings with an eye for profit. Their penchant for crooked business dealings was regularly cloaked by their friendly demeanor. This caused them to suffer from a poor reputation, though, making outsider trust of the species rare. When dealing with large groups of individuals directly, their charm was often described as "childlike," exemplifying their guise of innocence. They were often described as "friendly, entertaining, and humorous."^[2]

Every Caarite knew the nativeCaarimala language,Galactic Basic Standard, and at least one other language. Communication was considered a fundamental skill for their society. This was especially true as the species favored nonviolent means of dealing with an adversary in a face-to-face encounter. Caarites were occasionallyForce-sensitive, though their inherent greed prevented them from truly embracing the ways of the Jedi.^[2]

History[]

The Caarites were members of theTrade Federation. When the Federationblockaded Naboo, the Caarites were convinced it would cause the end of the Federation, so convinced theFilordi to split off with them in forming theMetatheran Cartel. Of the two member species of the Cartel, the Caarites served as the public face.^[2]

As the Caarites were well-known in theCularin system, the alien ever-smiling crew of the localDorumaa Resort were jokingly known as "Neo-Caarites," even though they wereGungans,Humans andTwi'leks.^[2]