Palinx, a lieutenant in the Imperial Navy of the reconstituted Sith Empire during the Galactic War, was a male Human. In 3642 BBY, he was stationed on the treasury ship called the King's Ransom, where he made an attempt to capture some individuals who had unlawfully boarded his vessel. However, he was persuaded to give up and was bound by the Captain.
It is possible for female players to engage in flirtatious behavior with him. Should the player opt to flirt, Vaz will kill him. The player also has the option of killing him to gain Dark Side points.