Garindan

Garindan was a Kubaz who was considered to be the "greatest spy in Mos Eisley spaceport".

He is known to many as simply "Long Snout" because of his long, trunk-like nose. His eyes are hidden beneath dark goggles, as they are extremely sensitive to the harsh sunlight of Tatooine. His name translates to "Blessed One," "burnt wood," "dust from a windstorm," "ugly," and "toast" in five different languages. The third translation may have had something to do with his being on tatooine.

With his face is hidden beneath his dark hood, goggles and snout, many on Tatooine do not know his origins. Many believe that he is widely wealthy, though his vast amounts of credits are only seen when he has to pay for information.

Garindan's information is priceless, and his skills go to the highest bidder, whether it be to Jabba the Hutt (who was wary of Garindan finding out too much about Jabba's business transactions) or to the Imperials.

Just prior to the Battle of Yavin, he was hired by the local Imperial prefect to find two missing droids. Once he discovered them, he followed the droids and their new owner to Docking Bay 94. Despite the fact that he called down a squad of Imperial stormtroopers upon them, they narrowly escaped.

Shortly after the Battle of Yavin, Garindan continued to work as an Imperial spy on the planet known as Junction. The cyborg bounty hunter, Beilert Valance had been conducting illegal hunting expeditions on Junction. He noticed Garindan and recognized him as an Imperial spy. He followed him to a transmitting station and blasted him in the chest with laser fire, before the spy could get a chance to inform Darth Vader of Valance’s presence.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
 * Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina
 * Empire Blues: The Devaronian's Tale
 * Marvel Star Wars 27: Return of the Hunter
 * Star Wars: Rebellion