Jawa is a fictional creature from the Star Wars universe, known in Japanese as Sutā Wōzu. These small, hooded humanoid scavengers primarily inhabit the desert planet of Tatooine. Jawas are characterized by their glowing yellow eyes and their distinctive language, which consists of high-pitched, rapid speech. They are notorious for their resourcefulness and skill in salvaging and repairing technology. In the series, Jawas play a crucial role in the plot by capturing and selling droids, including R2-D2 and C-3PO, which sets the stage for the unfolding adventure of the main characters.