Bevelyn, or "Bev" as she was often called, was a human female who existed during the Galactic Empire's rule. She eventually encountered and married a human male, Jon Melton. Together, they had two children named Reen and Zelly. Later on, both Bev and Melton, disapproving of the Empire's direction, became spies working for Crimson Dawn within its ranks. They ended up working on the second Death Star while it was being built; Bev worked as a cargo employee, while Melton served as a lieutenant and aide to Moff Tiaan Jerjerrod, who was the Death Star's commanding officer. Sometime between 3 ABY and 4 ABY, Qi'ra activated her embedded agents within the Empire, ordering them to sow discord. Bev and Melton chose to desert the Empire and share information with the Rebel Alliance regarding the Death Star's existence, seeking safe passage and protection in return. Consequently, they began plotting to escape the station with their children on a shuttle to deliver the information to the Rebellion.