Scamp Scamp was a young thief on the planet of Solay . Biography . Early life . Born during the rule of the Galactic Empire , Scamp was part of a large family that lived in the slums of the planet of Solay . Scamp ' s father taught his son how to steal from those in the more rich parts of town . Schooling the boy in a variety of tricks of the trade , Scamp ' s father made the boy into an accomplished pickpocket . Scamp was forced to turn over the majority of the loot to his father , but he was careful to always hide the best pickings for himself . Scamp eventually built a reputation that allowed him to get into the seedier parts of the planet , including local cantinas . In one of these places , Scamp became acquainted with the infochant , Braxas . Meeting Luke Skywalker . Following the Battle of Endor , revolutionaries on Solay led by the freedom fighter , Raggold , rose up against the Imperial - allied Solay Royal Court . However , thanks to a traitor in the rebel ranks , an Imperial fleet led by the local Imperial Governor quickly retook control of the world . Luke Skywalker , a Rebel hero who had fought in the recent battle , was searching for the traitor when he was encountered by Scamp . Seeing an easy mark , Scamp attempted to steal Skywalker ' s lightsaber but was caught in the act . Skywalker told the young thief that he was searching for the traitor , and Scamp offered to help — hoping to make some money out of the endeavor . Before starting their search , Scamp revealed information about the traitor , telling the Rebel that the Imperial Governor had financed the rebellion against the Solay Royal Court so that he could step in afterward and take full control of the planet . Scamp led Skywalker to the home of a wealthy rebel soldier , hoping to rob the man during Skywalker ' s interrogation . As Skywalker used the Force to threaten the man , Scamp filled a sack with stolen wealth . However , the man knew nothing about the traitor , and Scamp and Skywalker left . Skywalker , depressed over the lack of progress , attempted to rebuke Scamp for stealing from the wealthy rebel . Scamp justified his actions , claiming that he had only stolen from a fellow thief . Confronting Blackart . Scamp suggested that the two visit the Solay spaceport , in order to question the former leader of the world , King Blackart , who would likely attempt to flee the world by stealing a ship . Just as Scamp predicted , the two found Blackart at the spaceport , but when they confronted him , Blackart lashed out at Skywalker , knocking him down and escaping to a nearby rocket ship . Scamp , intent on stopping Blackart from escaping , helped Skywalker to his feet , gave him a wing pack , and placed him on a jump platform . Pulling a lever to the platform , Skywalker was propelled high into the air , and he used his pack to glide towards Blackart ' s escaping ship . Skywalker destroyed Blackart ' s ship , forcing the ex - King to crash land . Scamp and Skywalker interrogated Blackart , but the King also had no idea who the traitor had been . Skywalker , depressed that their search had led nowhere , began to wander the streets , engrossed in his own thoughts about the situation . Scamp woke Skywalker from his stupor , and the two decided to return to Scamp ' s stash to drop off the stolen loot . Scamp was greeted warmly by his family , but his father yelled at his young thief for bring back such a small haul . Skywalker attempted to intervene , but Scamp held the Rebel back . The two left Scamp ' s home where Skywalker began to sympathize with the young boy . Scamp , warming up to the Rebel soldier , decided to lead Skywalker to one last person who might have answers . Going to a local bar , Scamp introduced Skywalker to Braxas , who had information about the traitor . Braxas revealed that the traitor had actually been Raggold , the leader of the Solay revolutionaries who had been killed in the battle . In exchange for the information , Braxas requested that Skywalker take him off - world , and the two left Scamp behind , escaping Solay in Skywalker ' s shuttle . Personality and traits . Scamp was a precocious young boy who supported his family by stealing from the wealthier populace of Solay . Despite his less than respectable occupation , Scamp justified his thievery by claiming that he had a different point of view than others . Scamp was well - liked by his family , who were always happy to see him return home . However , his father usually threatened the young boy , demanding better results and more loot from his son . Behind the scenes . Scamp was created by Ann Nocenti for use in Marvel Star Wars ' " " . Scamp ' s name may in fact be a nickname , as the word " scamp " can refer to a mischievous rascal . However , the boy introduces himself as " Scamp " and both his family and the citizens of Solay refer to him as Scamp . However , Scamp ' s father calls the boy , " the Scamp " , perhaps confirming that it is simply a nickname . Nevertheless , the boy ' s father , an abusive man , may have named him " Scamp " as a form of further psychological abuse .