Mark Verdana was a Trandoshan mercenary and a rewnowned cook who usually operated on Coruscant. He was best known for making Trandoshani Flatcakes while working as a Chef at Dex's Diner and later opened his own cafe. When the war started, Dex had trouble keeping business well so Mark quit his job since he wasn't getting paid enough. In order to live a proper life, Mark decided to become a Mercenary who would usually side with the Galactic Republic and get paid for leading troopers into battle. Although he also took bounties and would complete at least 7 a week, Bossk soon then noticed his mercenary work on Coruscant and invited him to the Bounty Hunters' Guild.