Hoojib

The Hoojibs were a species of telepathic rodents native to the planet Arbra. Their fur was noted for its pastel coloration, and their "cute" appearance caused many "advanced" races to underestimate their intelligence. This appearance, coupled with the Hoojibs' lack of advanced technology, made many other sentient races overlook them. The average Hoojib had large, floppy ears and large eyes, and they tended to form familial clans that were outgoing toward visitors to Arbra. They assisted the Alliance to some degree, although only a single clan made any effort to leave Arbra and assist in the struggle against the Empire. Hoojibs did not consume food as most other creatures did, which involved the digestion of food to create energy. Instead, the Hoojibs fed directly on the energy itself. Much of their nourishment came from a vast crystalline structure located beneath the surface of Arbra, which channeled energy from the planet's core. By feeding on this energy, the Hoojibs also kept the planet's energy resources in balance, preventing a catastrophic build-up of power.