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Grimpen

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this old B'omarr monk was one of the few who never achieved true enlightenment. He was a good friend to the young monk Beidlo, but only because he realized Beidlo could be used as part of his schemes. Grimpen had been corrupted by Jabba the Hutt, and was performing brain transfers for criminals under Jabba's employ. This allowed Jabba to provide their old bodies to the authorities, making it seem like the crime lord was trying to become a good citizen. In reality, Grimpen had removed the criminal's brain and transferred it to the body of an unwitting monk or other captive of Jabba. Grimpen had tricked the victim into believing they were ready for enlightenment by having them walk across hot coals, which were simply lume rocks. The victim's brain was then placed into a brain spider droid. Grimpen also managed to lure Tash Arranda into his web, but his plans were foiled by Tash's brother, Zak. As punishment, the true B'omarr monks had Grimpen's brain removed and stored in a jar, never to feel the true enlightenment of the monks.