Toth'lazhen existed as a male Twi'lek criminal figure operating on Nal Hutta during the period known as the Cold War. Serving as a lieutenant, Toth'lazhen worked directly under the Hutt crime boss Suudaa Nem'ro, who held dominion over [Jiguuna].(/article/jiguuna) Following accusations against his Human competitor, Karrels Javis, for a series of unfortunate events, Toth'lazhen was viewed as the ascendant figure within Nem'ro's organization. Toth'lazhen strongly suggested that Nem'ro maintain a position of neutrality amidst the tensions between the Galactic Republic and the reconstituted Sith Empire.
An operative from Imperial Intelligence, possessing battle-trained agent skills, was dispatched to influence Nem'ro toward supporting the Empire. This operative infiltrated Nem'ro's close associates, masquerading as the "Red Blade," a well-known pirate. Initially, the agent assisted Javis in regaining influence before ultimately being compelled to eliminate him, while simultaneously framing Nem'ro's competitor, Voontara Fa'athra, for the act. Subsequently, the Agent approached Toth'lazhen, proposing to undermine the Fa'athra clan by uncovering "evidence" (which the Agent had fabricated) indicating Fa'athra's loyalty to the Republic. Persuaded by this information, Toth'lazhen counseled Nem'ro to discontinue associations with the Republic and instead dedicate his services exclusively to the Sith Empire.