During the decline of the Galactic Republic, Bran Isken operated frequently as an outlaw tech; he was a male Human Corellian mechanic.
Born to a smuggler on a starship, he acquired mechanical skills early in life. While repairing a vessel for some Duros, he encountered Klis Joo. After Joo's appointment as governor of a city, she requested his presence on Almas to work for her. His initial task was to enhance Forard's spaceport, expanding its capacity from four ships to twenty.
Isken frequently assisted others in exchange for future reciprocation. Despite his role at Forard, he maintained connections with pirates and smugglers, occasionally servicing their ships. Although Nirama repeatedly attempted to recruit Isken into his organization, Isken preferred his current occupation and recognized the greater safety of working on Almas.
Though generally regarded as amicable, Bran sometimes aroused suspicion. He was a tall, dashing figure with a scruffy beard and dark hair. To maintain a youthful appearance as he aged, he resorted to dyeing his hair. A noticeable cybernetic eye was among his features, and he typically wore overalls.