The criminal syndicate known as the Guiding Hand began to rise to prominence on Nar Shaddaa amid the backdrop of the Cold War. The members of the Guiding Hand demonstrated extreme allegiance to their leader, the deranged Jedi Master named Duras Fain. Fain harbored a well-known aversion to the illicit spice trade, which explains the Guiding Hand's constant assaults on the Hutts' spice transports. This disruption angered the Hutt Cartel, prompting them to dispatch enforcers in order to address the issue. Simultaneously, a Jedi Knight was actively seeking Fain, hoping to find a way to alleviate the ailment that was causing his erratic behavior.
Ultimately, Fain was healed, and the Guiding Hand was transformed into a philanthropic organization.