Important Merchant

"Better stand back mister because I'm about to slash...all my prices!"

- Important Merchant, to Qui-Gon Jinn

The Important Merchant was a male Human merchant who lived in the city of Mos Espa on the planet of Tatooine during the blockade of Naboo. He sold various supplies at a stand, being a great asset to Qui-Gon Jinn during his stay at Tattoine. He also was repairing a Titan 2150 podracer in the back of his shop, which he intended to sell for use in the Boonta Eve Classic.

At his shop, he is willing to sell any of his items, but for the right price. He is approached by Qui-Gon Jinn, in search of a T-14 Hyperdrive Generator, but expressed doubt that anyone in town had one, except possibly Watto. With the assistance of a Jedi Mind Trick, Qui-Gon obtains the information he needs to find Watto and Anakin.

Later, when Qui-Gon needs parts to complete Anakin's podracer, he turns to the Important Merchant again. He has the Mass Coupler, but is cautious to deal with Jinn after hearing that he only has Republic Credits. Qui-Gon offers a trade, but he isn't interested in anything the Jedi is carrying. Upon being prompted, though, he states he would accept two Fuel Converters, or a Fusion Coil and Engine Binder for the Mass Coupler.

The Important Merchant's podracer was eventually sold to Ratts Tyerell, who raced it in the Boonta Eve Classic, crashing it on the second lap.

Behind the scenes
The Important Merchant makes his first and only appearance in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (video game) in the Mos Espa level, where he is voiced by Joe Alaskey. He shares the same character model with Anabar and various other Tatooinians.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (video game)