Vurks

Vurk are the native species of the planet Sembla. They were tall, reptomammalian humanoids with bulbous eyes and sweeping head crests. Their hands and feet had three digits each, one of which was opposable. They had distinguishable gray-green, leathery skin.

Appearance and Characteristics

The Vurk's protruding head crest is similar in appearance to the head crest of the dinosaur Parasaurolophus.

Being able to breathe both water and air, they were perfectly adapted to travel Sembla's warm, shallow seas dotted with volcanic islands. They shared a strong nomadic instinct with their amphibious ancestors. Because their way of living resulted in virtually no sizeable permanent settlement whatsoever, Vurks were GeneRally considered primitive by the rest of the Galaxy; however, that was not true. They were very intelligent and believed in a highly developed philosophical tradition that emphasized personal integrity and individual freedom and encouraged personal honesty. Their compassionate and calm manner made them more than average diplomats.

This may cause one to think they would not defend themselves; however, they consider defending themselves part of personal integrity, and can be formidable opponents.

History

One of the most famous members of the species was Jedi Master Coleman Trebor, who fought and died during the Battle of Geonosis. Another Vurk, Senator Sweitt Concorkill, accompanied Supreme Chancellor Palpatine to a performance of Squid Lake at the Galaxies Opera House during the Clone Wars.