Here on Earth people coo and snuggle with their cat or dog, but on Tatooine, Jabba the Hutt cuddles with Crumb. As the mole-flea named Lugubrious Mote once said, “he was blessed with a panoply of physical features suitable for a crowd-pleasing clown: floppy ears, messy hair, wide-and-oh-so-hypnotic eyes, gangly limbs, clumsy movements, and an infectious cackle.” In short, he’s comically cute. While Salacious is not conventionally adorable like a porg or an Ewok, there is something special about that Kowakian monkey-lizard. How was Crumb able to successfully bargain with the Hutt when so many others have failed? Never underestimate the cuteness factor. When Salacious was a stowaway on Jabba’s starship, the creature managed to save his life by making a deal with Jabba. It takes real skill to negotiate with one of the most vile gangsters in the Outer Rim. One can only imagine what Crumb would have done to poor C-3PO if R2-D2 hadn’t intervened on the sail barge. Not to mention, they have a sharp beaked mouth that can do some serious damage in a fight. However, Kowakian monkey-lizards are capable of using a weapon like a blaster. Because of his diminutive size, some people might think of him as an underdog and therefore underestimate his abilities. You never know where he might be lurking which makes him the perfect spy for his master. If ever he needs to hide, he can climb up to the rafters or scurry underneath a pillow. He can steal anything from food to Imperial credits before anyone would know it was missing. Amazingly, Salacious did quite well for himself going solo, and part of that is because of his small stature. In the wild, Kowakian monkey-lizards travel in packs because there is safety in numbers when you’re two-feet-tall. The galaxy is a dangerous place for a creature like Crumb, especially when there are rat-catchers around. Whether it was cackling along with Jabba, or mocking a palace guest, Salacious knew that the key to staying alive was to keep everyone laughing.
Being funny is how Salacious gained power and protection. That was the deal, after all - if he could amuse Jabba, the Hutt would let Crumb eat and drink as much as he wanted, and live to see another day. In fact, it was Salacious’ hilarious antics that kept him alive and in good favor with his crime boss. Other times he’d mimic Jabba himself, much to the Hutt’s amusement. Sometimes he’d mercilessly tease Jabba’s captives. And Salacious became known in Jabba’s palace for being a great imitator. Especially if they mimic the person they are verbally skewering. Always be wary of the person whispering in the boss’ ear. There is no one who is closer to Jabba than Salacious, both in friendship and in proximity. He loves seeing Jabba torment others, even when it's a fellow entertainer of the court, like Oola. Salacious has no loyalties, except to Jabba. Any dirt he has on a person, he will absolutely use it for his own personal gain. Salacious knows all the secrets, and that’s a frightening thought. Throughout his time as Jabba’s jester, Salacious saw a lot of drama - powerful people making shady deals, guests pleading not to be thrown into the rancor pit, and a Jedi Knight attempting to use a mind trick on the Hutt.
Crumb is scarier than you might think - just in time for Halloween! (We’re looking at you, Palpatine.) If you’re still not convinced of this creature’s prowess, here are some reasons why Salacious B. However, as Star Wars has shown us, it’s always the one cackling in the corner that we should be most afraid of. It might seem odd to label Salacious as a creature worthy to be feared, especially when the galaxy is filled with scary beasts and villains.
Especially one that goes by the name of Salacious B. But judge this creature by its size, you must not. Jabba's right hand Kowakian monkey-lizard is not to be underestimated.īeing a Kowakian monkey-lizard means you don’t get much respect.
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