Nehri J. Waukeart

"Nehri" Jaamahn Waukeart was a Human folk singer from Caterran. During the Imperial occupation of Caterran, Waukeart gained considerable local fame for penning several hit songs such as "Lotta Folk," "Keep a Cool Head," and "Never Was There a Day." The anti-Empire content of his songs led to his labeling as an enemy of the state by the Empire, forcing him to go on the run to avoid capture or execution. From his fugitive status he gained the nickname "admohn-nehri," meaning "man on the run" or "fugitive" in Old Saioaran, from which he conceived the moniker "Nehri" (meaning "running").

Waukeart was eventually captured by the Ghular bounty hunter Isk Ri'vosk early in 0BBY and detained in the Capital Prison to await trial. Towards the end of 0BBY, he was found guilty of high sedition and sentenced to death by hanging. His execution was scheduled to take place at the turn of 1ABY (or, in contemporary calendar terms, 20AE) as part of a planned celebration for 20 years of Imperial rule.