Risshik was born into the Kilvaari clan on Kintan. His father was a body guard and his mother died soon after Risshik was born. When his father became to weak to carry on the business, Risshik and his brother, Kuvaas, took over. Risshik hasn't seen Kuvass since he left to Nar Shadda to speak with a tax collector, but continues his business. As of recent, his father is still alive but at a medical facility on Coruscant. His brother's Status is unknown.