Sebulba is an aboreal Dug from Malastare, a high-gravity planet in the Mid-Rim of the galaxy. On Malastare, gangly Dugs gain incredible strength and coordination swinging from tree to tree. This background has prepared Sebulba to be exceptionally well-suited to the dangerous sport of Podracing, although he relies heavily on unscrupulous tactics to reach the winner's circle. He has refined the acts of cheating, sabotage, and intimidation into a single murderous art, and delivers victory after victory on the rugged Outer Rim Podracing circuit.
As with many other creatures in the Star Wars universe, Sebulba's ultimate design reflects elements 'borrowed' from creatures indigenous to our own galaxy. His body movements are decidedly arachnid-like, and his facial features resemble those of a camel. These characteristics, combined with the character's bad attitude and creepy sense of arrogance, make Sebulba one of the more fanciful new creatures developed for Episode I.