Zerba Cher'dak, a Balosar male, made his living as a pickpocket during the time of the Galactic Empire's rule. During the year 0 ABY, Cher'dak joined a band of lawbreakers assembled by the smuggler Han Solo. Their objective was to steal the wealth belonging to Black Sun operative Avrak Villachor, a complex theft planned on the planet of Wukkar.