Silvan Kaan, a Twi'lek engaged in criminal activities, existed in the time of the Imperial Era. He journeyed to Jabba's Palace situated on Tatooine in the year 4 ABY. Kaan, after a stay of under a week at the palace, presented Eightyem, the protocol droid, with a proposition: his freedom from Jabba's servitude in return for the performance of three services for Kaan.