Barnley, a Human hailing from Corellia, was affiliated with the Human League. His physique was considerably bulkier and rounder compared to the typical Human.
Prior to the outbreak of the First Corellian Insurrection, he, along with Flautis, another member of the Human League, apprehended Han Solo. This capture occurred because they noticed his resemblance to their chief, Thrackan Sal-Solo. Subsequently, they freed him at the behest of Sal-Solo, the Hidden Leader.