Background
Like many living under the reign of the Empire, Skyver lost many friends his tyrannical oppressors throughout the years. As a member of a thieving crew specializing in carrying out heists against Imperial sympathizers, he learned quite a bit about the galactic underworld, a bit of piloting, and most importantly; how to recruit people to his cause. He reads body language. Voice tones. And at times, his crew believed he might be able to read minds. Using his experience with people, he chose his words carefully to fuel their hate against the empire, their hope for a better future, or whatever he felt was necessary to get people on his side. And yea, he used these skills to get himself a few discounts whenever he could.
Staying out of the Galactic Civil War for years to focus on making himself, Skyver learned the hard way that this was no way to live. Betrayed by a man he thought of as his best friend, Skyver ended his life as a smuggler and joined the Alliance to Restore the Republic. It wasn't difficult for him to convince them to take him in.
Motivation
Reward - Excitement