James Sknib was a hapless freighter pilot who lived during the times of the Galactic Empire. For some reason, he unwittingly caused chaos everywhere he went. Some believed that this was because he had some mysterious subconscious connection with the Force. Others believed that he was simply very stupid. Despite this, James was still a caring person who more often than not simply wanted to do good for other people. Over the course of his life, James's various efforts to obtain a living resulted in various adventures and misadventures, often leaving chaos in their wake.