The Kanawyn Syndicate, a criminal organization specializing in both weapons and spice trafficking, operated out of Rishi under the leadership of Avax alongside her siblings, Chrone and Dastid. Despite having a relatively small membership of just a few dozen, the Kanawyn Syndicate possessed a fearsome reputation. As an example, when a leader from the Exchange declined their invitation to join, they were brutally skinned alive. They targeted Thera Markon's smuggling operations, aggressively seeking control of her routes and clientele. To deter the Kanawyns, Thera leveraged the renowned reputation of her bounty hunter mother, Crysta Markon, who had mentored the Grand Champion of the Great Hunt; this tactic proved effective for a period. However, the Syndicate eventually assassinated Crysta in 3637 BBY, a decision that ultimately led to their downfall. In response, Thera used her wealth to offer rewards for the capture of all three leaders, and the Grand Champion successfully claimed these bounties, eliminating the bosses and inflicting severe damage on the Syndicate.