Herm Gossett was a male Human civilian in the 23rd century. He was the partner in a lithium mining company that he and his partners established in 2263 on Rigel XII. In 2266, the USS Enterprise visited Rigel XII to replace its lithium crystals. Like all successful lithium miners of that time, Gossett was very wealthy. Instead of the standard payment, Gossett and his partners Ben Childress and Benton wanted to trade for Mudd's women. Gossett met these women aboard the Enterprise, and became enchanted with them, eventually marrying one via subspace radio. (TOS: "Mudd's Women" )