Gol Dawn was a simple man who loved to fish, hunt and abide by the laws of the great swamps surrounding Otah Mandassa, Naboo. Until the Trade Federation's occupation of his home world shattered the peaceful silence of Gungan society. Battle droids trampled through his lands and took from him what was most precious in life. Not able to return to peace after the federations defeat, he set off to make a new life among the stars where he met a pirate who called himself Reginald Barkbone. He then spent many years as a crewman of Barkbone's helping them with everything from illegally fishing and hunting prized game, to navigating around Republic blockades. Dawn grew tired of being a nameless lackey of a crew, scrounging up just enough credits and food to keep himself alive, and sought a new life for himself on his own again.