Tir Ramara was a Bajoran female from Dahkur Province. In her youth, Ramara studied art in Ashalla. She married a teacher, Tir Karna, and they had a son, Berin. Ramara's husband and son were killed when they were caught up in an incident with other Bajorans trying to take control of the shuttle Taklan to escape a life of slavery on Terok Nor. Elim Garak requested an opportunity to negotiate with the Bajorans but Gul Toran refused and ordered the destruction of the Taklan. Shortly after, Ramara joined the Bajoran Resistance.