Abel was a lawbreaker operating on Dantooine, a planet. He served as the strongman for a band of hoodlums who terrorized a large city located there. During a visit to the planet by Leia Organa and Luke Skywalker to procure provisions from an Ortolan merchant, Abel and his fellow gang members crossed paths with the young Jedi. The gang's boss instructed Abel to escort Skywalker to the rooftop, seemingly with the intention of robbing him. Nevertheless, upon reaching their destination, Luke, utilizing his honed reflexes and lightsaber, swiftly turned the tables on his intended assailants. Abel was taken by surprise by the rapid activation of the weapon, resulting in his demise.