Howzmin, a compact, stocky, and hairless Human, served Prince Xizor with unwavering loyalty. He was charged with the responsibility of organizing the rendezvous between Xizor and Princess Leia Organa on the planet Coruscant. Howzmin, aided by Guri, obtained the bounty hunter costumes for Leia (known as Boushh) and Chewbacca (going by the name Snoova). An alert system was installed within his skull. Leia spotted him prone on the ground shortly before Chewbacca's departure from Xizor's residence.