Benits Stinex, frequently called "the Old Man," achieved fame as an architect. He was the creative mind behind several apartment buildings situated in the Manarai Hills area of the planet Coruscant. Later in his career, he ascended to the position of chief architect, also overseeing interior design and construction, aboard the Death Star. He made frequent appearances in the pages of Beings Holozine. Notwithstanding his skill, Teela Kaarz modified a few of his designs during development to enhance their accessibility and effectiveness.