The Naboo Royal Handmaidens have been selected for their various talents as well as for their resemblance to the Queen, which is useful if Amidala requires a decoy. After being invited to join the Queen's entourage, each handmaiden was trained in self defense and markmanship. They often carry small, concealable blasters.
Sabe has been chosen to serve as the Queen's decoy in most cases. Working with Amidala, she has learned to emulate the Queen's speech patterns and voice. They have also practiced communicating through body language and cryptic conversation. In this manner, Queen Amidala can aid Sabe in making decisions when she is dressed as the sovereign. Although she is very skiled at impersonating the Queen, Sabe remains apprehensive about her role, as a single mistake could reveal the ruse and put the Queen in danger. Yet Sabe has proved herself extremely brave, risking her own life to draw attention away from the true Queen when Amidala attempted to capture Nute Gunray in Theed. In addition to her role as the Queen's decoy, Sabe is one of Amidala's closest friends.
Rabe is amoung the youngest handmaiden, but also one of the most patient. She comforts the queen and has become skilled at preparing Amidala's elaborate hairstyles. Eiratae was raised in a remote river valley by wealthy parents, and learned the nuances of etiquette early. She now helps the queen and other handmaidens with royal protocol. The other handmaidens include Sache and Yane.