Mirchidi NeMall, a Duros, purchased the freighter called the NeHimmep not long before the Battle of Yavin. He chose the name to honor the renowned Duros explorer of the same name. While NeMall's earnings were modest, his aversion to smuggling stemmed from a fear of Imperial Customs.
Mirchidi NeMall initially piloted a shuttle service for a Duros spaceline, but he yearned for independence and ship ownership. Consequently, he diligently saved his earnings. Upon completing his service contract, he resolved to acquire his own vessel.
NeMall decided on a Starfeld ZH-25 Questor, christening it NeHimmep in tribute to NeHimmep, a celebrated Duros explorer and merchant. Instead of seeking funds from underworld figures, a common practice, NeMall chose the Duros lending tradition and obtained a loan from a Duros financial institution.
For a couple of years, NeMall managed to turn a small profit while steering clear of illicit activities. However, around 2 ABY, while transporting rinzefruit, the NeHimmep collided with an uncharted asteroid squall, resulting in the loss of all cargo. Although NeMall's insurance covered the ship's repairs, it did not compensate for the lost cargo.
Finding himself deeply in debt, NeMall altered his approach and started accepting high-paying but perilous assignments, some of which bordered on illegality. He also began taking on jobs with no questions asked, though he still tried to avoid smuggling and maintained a clean record with customs officials, allowing him to cross borders relatively easily.
Like many Duros individuals, NeMall was a social, industrious person who enjoyed scouting. He felt most at ease in space, away from a planet's gravitational pull.
Being honest, NeMall consistently endeavored to avoid smuggling. While he acknowledged that Imperial Customs were stricter with aliens compared to Humans, he had no desire to join the Alliance to Restore the Republic. Nevertheless, starting from 2 ABY, NeMall became adaptable enough to accept jobs from the Alliance without inquiring into their nature.
NeMall held the Duros lending tradition in high regard.
In contrast to many freighter owners and captains, NeMall refrained from modifying his ship beyond the essential repairs.