Tarshyyk was born on Kashyyyk in 134 BBY. As a child, it is said that Tarshyyk was very inquisitive about current events. He was always snooping around various meetings and was sometimes caught evesdroppings on conversations between community leaders or dignitaries. He seemed to be fascinated by adults and what was going on throughout the village. It was always remarked how talkative and charismatic he was, and Tarshyyk found it very easy to make friends among the other children. He delighted in coming up with innovative ways to dazzle his tribal elders with his ideas for improving the village. The little boy seemed to be the pride and joy of his family and tribe. His world came crashing when, while he was sleeping, a small band of Trandoshan slave-drivers raided the village. His father, b