Talshib, whose full Chiss name is Brast'alshi'barku, was a male belonging to the Brast family. He achieved the rank of Captain within the Chiss Expansionary Defense Force. In the year 22 ABY, he functioned as a line commander on the diplomatic vessel Chaf Envoy. His uniform was black with green accents, a detail that distinguished him from his superior officer, General Drask, who had red trim. His core name was Talshib.
Timothy Zahn's 2004 novel, Survivor's Quest, marked the initial appearance of Brast'alshi'barku.