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Swain, Pret

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originally a native of Alderaan, this man was one of the most powerful information brokers on the planet Socorro at the height of the New Order. His parents were scholars at Alderaan University, but were killed with the planet was destroyed by the first Death Star. Pret was visiting his uncles, Vance Caelli and Rondale Merced, on Socorro at the time. Pret learned the business of doing business on Socorro from Karl Ancher, and was also involved in the acquisition and sale of valuable antiquities and illegal weapons. Pret's father discovered a portrait of Cjaalysce Beal in the ruins near Cjaalysce'I, and presented it to Benoni Ulte. The portrait - named Tehja Larel - was rumored to be accompanied by the spirit of Iann Doaba. Pret owned the Swain Import/Export Emporium in Cjaalysce'I, and used it to dabble in both art and weapons. He later inherited control of the Caelli-Merced Syndicate from his uncles. Pret was also close friends with Rakikta and Kuykenda, hom he rescued from the hold of a slave galleon he captured in the Ottega Sector.