Argin, a male human, lived in Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu while the First Order and Resistance were at war. He and Bishta had intended to steal items from Dok-Ondar's antiquities store, which was owned by the collector; however, upon learning about the recent death of Kase Finto, who died after trying to cheat Dok-Ondar, Argin cautioned Bishta against carrying out their plan.