Artagan Truax, a Human male, was a prisoner held within the walls of Cog Hive Seven prison around 33 BBY. He dedicated himself to safeguarding his son, Eogan Truax, another inmate, from the dangers posed by the other prisoners.
Truax was once a part of the Bando Gora, a group of assassins in the Outer Rim Territories who worshipped the Force. However, he betrayed this cult when he rescued Iram Radique, an arms dealer and one of their intended victims. Truax sought sanctuary within Cog Hive Seven, where Radique had set up his headquarters, hoping to escape the Bando Gora's vengeance against him and his son.