Riileb are tall, gray-skinned bipeds with thin limbs and knobby hides. They are insectoid and have four nostrils (two for inhalation and two for exhalation), pink eyes and sensitive antannae. The antennae - hold-overs from their ancestry - can be used by Riileb to detect changes in biorhythms, and therefore alert the Riileb of other being's moods. Except for their heads, Riileb are hairless. Unmarried females traditionally shave all but one braid of their head hair.
The Riileb were first encountered when their world, located on what was then the fringes of Hutt Space, was discovered by a group of Nimbanese scouts. The Nimbanese, who were on a mission to find more slaves for their Hutt masters, tried to talk the Riileb into voluntary servitude to the slug-like beings. The Riileb refused, however, choosing to remain independant. The Hutt forces, led by Velrugha the Hutt, made several attempts to force the Riileb into submission, but the resourceful insectoids repeatedly turned back the invaders. Eventually the Hutts gave up and began searching for easier marks. As a result, the planet Riileb is now an island in the depths of Hutt Space.
The Riileb have full access to galactic technology but had only advanced to feudal levels before they were discovered by outsiders. The Riileb homeworld does not see much interstellar traffic. Many traders do find it worthwhile, however, to transport heklu - native amphibious beasts - from the world; the meat is considered a delicacy on many Core Worlds. Because Riileb is in the midst of Hutt Space, it often serves as a temporary haven for those seeking to evade the Hutts. | 
