#vinsoth

"ELEPHANT MAN" OF A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY.

PIC INFO: Spotlight on a lesser known character of the "STAR WARS" galaxy -- Ephant Mon was a Force-sensitive Chevin male from the planet Vinsoth. His previous occupations included: mercenary, gunrunner, and chief security officer to Jabba's Palace.

Artwork by Michael Butkus, from "STAR WARS: The Essential Guide to Characters" (1995), published by Del Rey Books.

SW/ROTJ/FUN FACT: The name Ephant Mon is likely a pun on the real-life Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick (1862-1890). Indeed, Ephant Mon was referred to as Elephant Man during pre-production of "Return of the Jedi."

Chevin were a pachydermoid species native to Vinsoth, in the Outer Rim. The Chevin shared their homeworld with the humanoid Chev, whom they enslaved. They were mildly nomadic, living in wheeled cart cities, a sentiment that extended to their widespread exploration in the galaxy. Despite their ponderous appearances, Chevin were as nimble and quick as humans.

Source: The New Essential Guide to Alien Species (Art: Chris Trevas; 2006)

First Appearance: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi novel (1983)