The Mandalorian and Groguopens with Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) attacking an Empire stronghold on the outskirts of the galaxy. Along with his adorable foundling Grogu, Din is assisted by Zeb (Steve Blum), a gruff purple alien pilot working for the New Republic. The character’s prominent role in the film might come as a surprise to fans of The Mandalorian, where Zeb only appeared in a single scene in season 3, but the character has been a part of Disney’s Star Wars canon for more than a decade. Here’s everything you need to know about how he fits into Din’s story.