Kubaz are cultured beings who place a high value on traditional values, art, music, and other forms of sophisticated entertainment although insect banquets are their favorite. Although they will not be insulted in a guest does not join them for an insect feast, they will certainly conclude that he lacks culture.

Kubaz are natives of Kubindi, a large world circling the blue giant Ku'Bakai. This star is known for its magnificent solar flares, which have made Kubindi into an arid world given to unpredictable storms and oscillating weather patterns. The herbivorous forerunners of the Kubaz started eating insects after a powerful solar flare burned Kubindi's life away. To increase the variety of their meals, families began to exchange insect hives, and a planetary trading community soon developed.

The development of trade led to more technological advances, and Kubaz society became increasingly complex. They developed rapid transport methods, computer technology for keeping track of accounts, and, eventually, space travel.

Kubaz family members usually live in close proximity to each other, and Kubaz social policies are primarily determined by the desires of the larger trading families.