12 Lesser-known Star Wars Characters Ranked from Least to Most Significant

      Let's take another look at these lesser-known Star Wars characters.

      Naturally, some are more minor than others, so we've ranked them from the least to the most significant.

      Here we go! May the Fourth be with you.

      12 — Kitster Banai

      20th Century Fox – Credit: C/O

      Anakin’s companion in Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace boasts one of the most iconic names in the franchise. He famously uttered the embarrassingly uncool line, “This is so wizard, Ani” — and he delivered it perfectly.

      While he doesn’t hold much significance, he serves to show that Anakin had once been an average child with regular friends.

      And no, the individual on the left isn’t a young Greedo. We verified it. His name is Ward.

      Now, let's move on to our next somewhat insignificant minor Star Wars character.

      11 — Tey How

      Tey How, famous for being one of the most memed minor Star Wars characters. 20th Century Fox – Credit: C/O

      Tey How is remembered for one line: “They’ve gone up the ventilation shaft!”

      This line, spoken in Star Wars: Episode One — The Phantom Menace, sparked numerous memes that mock the laziness of the ventilation shaft trope, the awkward delivery, and Tey How’s overall lack of purpose.

      However, dedicated Star Wars fans eventually discovered that Tey How — who is unnamed in the film but listed in the credits — has a backstory revealed in a novelization of The Phantom Menace by Terry Brooks, published a month prior to the film's release.

      Aside from the “ventilation shaft” quote, Tey How’s minimal claims to fame in the Star Wars universe include working for the Trade Federation, activating a droid army, and perishing along with many others aboard the Battleship Vuutun Palaa, thanks to young Anakin Skywalker.

      10 — Hammerhead

      Hammerhead, one of the coolest minor Star Wars characters. 20th Century Fox – Credit: C/O

      Hammerhead was among our favorite Star Wars action figures in the 1970s. We knew little about him besides his unique hammerhead shape, which we found cool. His existence hinted at the vast mysteries and possibilities of this distant galaxy.

      Unfortunately, Star Wars gave him a name, Momaw Nadon, and a backstory, which we feel was unnecessary. A fan site explains that in 1989's Galaxy Guide 1: A New Hope, a sourcebook classified as Star Wars Legends disclosed that he had been exiled from his home planet for revealing agricultural secrets to the Empire to save his species. He was also portrayed as a compassionate character who kept a secret garden and supported the Rebellion.

      Not every character requires a backstory! Some, like Hammerhead, were perfectly intriguing from the outset.

      Nonetheless, he did fulfill a role by emphasizing the diverse array of life forms in the galaxy.

      9 — Walrus Man

      Walrus Man, also known as Ponda Baba. – Credit: C/O

      Walrus Man posed an interesting conundrum when the original Star Wars was released in 1977: he was significant enough to warrant an action figure but not enough to have a name. Despite a tragic encounter with Luke Skywalker, he epitomized the essence of being a truly minor Star Wars character.

      However, due to the continual expansion of the Star Wars universe, he was eventually assigned an unnecessary backstory and the name Ponda Baba.

      To us, he will forever be known by the name given to him by Kenner: Walrus Man.

      8 – Bossk

      You're likely familiar with this character. 20th Century Fox – Credit: C/O

      His name is Bossk, and he’s a bounty hunter. Had he been a tad swifter or more cunning, he might have been the one to capture Han Solo instead of Boba Fett and would have his own series on Disney+. At the rate things are going, every character on this list may eventually have their own show on Disney+.

      He appears for only a few moments in The Empire Strikes Back, and that's all we need. He's fantastic.

      However, he does have a backstory: he was reportedly partners with Boba Fett and Dengar.

      His primary role is to set the tone, indicating that the bounty hunters pursuing Han Solo are formidable individuals.

      7 — Salacious Crumb

      Salacious Crumb, one of the most cleverly named minor Star Wars characters. 20th Century Fox – Credit: C/O

      This sidekick to Jabba the Hutt is a visibly fake puppet who gets into a scuffle with C-3PO and R2-D2, and he boasts one of the best names in Star Wars.

      He’s significant because, through his sycophantic nature, he illustrates that Jabba is truly a Hutt to be feared.

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