Shohta Laar, a male Chev slave, was owned by Guumak, a frequent patron of a Chevin cantina located on Vinsoth. In the year 44 ABY, Guumak wagered Laar in a drinking contest and subsequently lost him to Madhi Vaandt. Subsequently, Vaandt emancipated Laar and employed him as a member of her reporting team.
In 44 ABY amidst the carnage that occurred on Blaudu Sextus, he went against the orders of Madhi Vaandt and lent aid to Jedi Sothais Saar and Avinoam Arelis in the capture of the Mandalorian officer Belok Rhal.