Grott, a Baron from the Pyke species, spearheaded a breakaway group from the Pyke Syndicate, a criminal organization. This faction was responsible for creating the Varl Tournament, a podracing competition held within the Varl system. However, the true purpose of the tournament was to provide a clandestine environment for Grott to breed an army of Kayfoundo Kapa, which he intended to deploy against his adversaries. Anakin Skywalker, a Jedi Padawan, successfully disrupted this scheme, leading to Grott's apprehension by the Galactic Republic.