Janstren Brell, a swindler of considerable skill, presided over the underworld syndicate known as the Red & Black League. From his base of operations located on the planet Herstell V, he orchestrated a number of infamous schemes, including the "Ursellin Sun Jammer Race Fixings," the "Trancret Stock Exchange Swindle," and the "Perkell Sector Mining Fleecing." It was widely believed that Brell invested a significant portion of his illegally obtained wealth in securing protective services.