Gizman

Big Gizz was the leader of Jabba's swoop gang just prior to Jabba's death. When Prince Xizor contacted Jabba about killing Luke Skywalker, Jabba gave the task to Big Gizz and his partner, Spiker. Gizz had just recruited a new member named Jix in Mos Eisley who had impressed him with his guts and willingness to cheat. Unknown to Gizz, however, was that Jix was an Imperial agent working for Darth Vader, assigned to ensure Luke's surival. Following Jabba's orders, the swoop gang attacked Luke, who was staying in Obi-Wan Kenobi's home near the Dune Sea. With the help of Dash Rendar, Luke was able to outmaneuver the swoop riders in Beggar's Canyon.

As Luke and Dash were leaving the battle, however, Big Gizz was able to line up a clear shot at Luke's back. Before he could fire, Jix sneaked behind him and smashed a rock into his head. Big Gizz collapsed then and there, bloody and left for dead.

Later Adventures
Following the debacle in Beggar's Canyon, Big Gizz eventually came to and was able to seek medical aid. After undergoing surgery and cranial reconstruction, he was given a metal plate to wear for protection. Gizz returned to Jabba's Palace, where he met Spiker - who had believed Gizz to be dead.

Spiker and Big Gizz, now reunited, set out to discover the fate of Jabba. Upon learning of his demise, they sought out his legendary treasure vaults. However, upon discovering the vaults, they activated a security recording, the so-called Jabba Tape, that engaged security systems that nearly killed them. They narrowly escaped, their only prize a novel coin bank styled like a small Hutt.

The two swoop riders would face death once again, this time in the ruins of the Mos Espa podrace arena. Despite astronomical odds, an Imperial Dark Trooper that had fought against Rebel forces survived on board a Rebel ship that crash-landed on Tatooine. Jawas discovered the wreck - and the Dark Trooper. Whlie sleeping in the arena, Spiker and Big Gizz were awakened by the arrival of a Jawa sandcrawler, whose crew has been slaughtered by the Dark Trooper. Upon further investigation, Big Gizz and Spiker discovered the terrifying machine as well.

After a heated battle in which both nearly died, the Dark Trooper was defeated, if only because of its age and wear. Spiker and Big Gizz rode away from its remains, their future uncertain. However, it most likely would involve drinking, gambling, and more near-death experiences.

Big Gizz was a gargantuan humanoid, standing nearly three meters tall. He was very muscular, had orange skin, and long, curly hair. His facial features exhibited distinclty nonhuman characteristics, such as sharpened teeth and a swine-like snout. Gizz wore a tatoo identical to Jabba's.

Appearances

 * Shadows of the Empire (comic)
 * The Jabba Tape
 * Sand Blasted in Star Wars Tales 4