Ortolan

Ortolans were a plump, mammalian species of sentient bipeds native to the mineral-rich, frozen planet Orto. They were a peaceful, pacifistic species, usually choosing occupations including cooking, music, or other peaceful careers.

Biology and appearance
Ortolans were a short, unique species, among one of the most recognizable species in the galaxy. They featured flabby, velvety skin, a trunk-like snout, two floppy ears and black, beady eyes. They had four limbs, their arms five-digit and their legs three-digit. Underneath their flaccid skin was a thick layer of blubber, used to keep warm in their cold native habitat. Their skin, although it appeared hairless, was covered in microscopic velvety fur, growing from all areas of the visible body, except their palms and soles. It was traditionally dyed blue or pinkish colors. Ortolan's thick ears absorbed sound waves, giving them very sensitive hearing, especially to vibrations. Through their long, velvety snouts were several hundred million extremely powerful olfactory receptors, able to smell about thirty times better than an average human. They also had very sensitive taste buds, although they were unable to detect sour flavors. Their teeth were small, but flat, and required to eat in large quantities in order to grow the fat they needed to live comfortably on their cold planet. When offworld, this was not necessary, and offworld Ortolans were usually less plump and stocky than onworld individuals. Their digits had special organs used to absorb nutrients, known as Ortolan's organs, connecting to their two stomachs. Ortolans usually only used their mouths when eating large meals, taking their vital nutrients through their digits. They were a viviparous species, mating all throughout the year. Female Ortolans possessed two teats, and used them often in order to fatten their young to survive the cold temperatures. Ortolans were born with fully present and developed teeth and muscles. Ortolans matured very quickly, considered independent enough at seven standard years, and sexually mature at fourteen standard years of age.