Harajin

Harajin, whose name meant "People of the Heavens" in their native tongue, were a species of which were the original inhabitants of the planet Yugen. The Harajin are a species of sophisticated mammals,, that lived in large mushroom-like structures, called Kinoko. They were very shrewd and were often xenophobic.

Biology & appearances
A race that are average in their height and weight, Harajin were one of the lesser known races in the galaxy. They were known for their Force-sensitivity, craftiness, and intelligence. Many times, Harajin became prominent politicians.

Physiology
The Harajin were very in appearance, possessing the same basic physiology with a few noticeable differences. The Harajin almost always had more pronounced cheekbones, pointier noses, and curved, pointed ears which distinguished them from humans. Additionally, Harajin had a more wide variety of skin colors, which ranged from a dark black to a pure white.

Their eye colors also varied widely; from a pure red-coloration to an almost glowing-golden coloration. They grew about the same height as the average human, though muscular Harajin were a rare sight, as they were often very slim in physique.

Biologically, they were identical to humans — possessing the exact same organs as human's possessed. However, the Harajin are notable for their Force-sensitivity, which they seem to have at a very high rate. Their society, thus, is built around their Force-given abilities.

Life cycle
Compared to humans, Harajin lived nearly twice as long, with the average life span being around two standard centuries. Infants were raised by the female Harajin for most of their early life, and were considered sexually mature by the age of eleven. During this time, they were taught their specific role in life, depending on which Clan they were born into, and were taught about Harajin society and government.

Once they reach adulthood, they were then trained by their fathers in the basic use of the, allowing them to accomplish the expected tasks of their predestined profession.

Status
Harajin society was built around social status. Based on which of the Clans a Harajin was born into determined his or her social standing and profession in Harajin society. The only known exemptions to this were those chosen to become or, which was rare in Harajin society. Family was central to Harajin lives. The mother would often raise the child or children, while their husbands conducted their jobs. After the child matured to adulthood, regardless of gender, the father then continued their training.

Personal honor was also emphasized in Harajin society. To dishonor one's family (or Clan) was the highest conceivable crime to a Harajin, even above murder, and resulted in either death, or permanent exile from Yugen. Politically, the Harajin were ruled by a council of elected officials — called the Council of Yugen — and thus, had no singular ruler. However, during Yugen's time in the, a was appointed as "lord" of Yugen, and thus technically ruled the Harajin.

Language
Harajin spoke a language whose name has been lost, though it was collectively known simply as the Harajin language. However, Harajin could learn new languages rather quickly, best exemplified in how quickly the species, as a whole, learned.

Behind the scenes
The Harajin are based on the Dark Elves (Dunmer) from .

The word "hara-jin" (原人) is Japanese that can mean "People of the Wilderness" or "God people".

Appearances

 * Star Wars: The Old Republic: Balance of the Force