Wookiee

The Wookiees, whose name for themselves translated to the People of the Trees, were a species of hairy bipedal humanoids that were inhabitants of the planet Kashyyyk. One of the most noteworthy members of the species was Chewbacca, Han Solo's best friend and co-pilot, who played a vital role in the Galactic Civil War and afterwards.

Canon Information
Wookieepedia Article

Playing a Wookiee
As SW D20

Wookiee Species Traits

 * +4 Str, -2 Dex, -2 Wis, -2 Cha
 * Medium Size
 * Base Speed 30 Feet
 * +2 Climb checks
 * +4 Intimidate checks
 * Wookiee Rage: When necessary the Wookie can fly into a frenzy, In rage, a Wookiee gains phenomenal strength(even for a Wookiee) and durability, but becomes reckless and less able to defend himself. He temporarily gains +4 Str, +2 Vitality points per level, and a +2 rage bonus on Fortitude and Will Saves, but suffers a -2 penalty to Defense. While raging, a Wookiee cannot use skills that require patience and concentration, such as Stealth, Combat Expertise, or any Force Powers. A fit of rage lasts for a number of rounds equal to 5+ the characters Constitution Modifier. At the end of this duration, the Wookiee loses the bonus Vitality points gained from rage and is fatigued(-2 penalty to effective Strength and Dexterity, can't run or charge) for a number of rounds equal to the rage's duration.
 * Extraordinary Recuperation: a Wookiee regains vitality and wound points at twice the normal rate(2 vitality points per character level per hour, 2 wound points per day of rest)
 * Automatic Languages: Read/Write Basic and Shyriiwook, Speak Shyriiwook, Understand Basic