Tal Pak, a well-known smuggler of ill-repute, operated throughout the era of the Galactic Civil War. His appearance was unpleasant; he had a greasy demeanor, a face reminiscent of a rodent, and decaying teeth. Pak engaged in meetings with representatives of the Rebel Alliance at the Red Moon Saloon, a cantina situated on the desert planet of Tatooine, where he profited by providing intelligence concerning the whereabouts of essential starship components. Ultimately, he was double-crossed by Vassk, one of his own underlings, who secretly informed the Galactic Empire of Pak's activities. A firefight erupted within the Red Moon Saloon between stormtroopers and the Rebels, and Pak, seizing the opportunity, snatched the credits he had received from the Rebels and attempted to escape the chaotic scene amidst the blaster fire.