Ghrark Fyrebyrd joined Blackthorne Enterprises under Cadden Blackthorne's employ as a tactician. Born on Balmorra, Fyrebyrd studied military tactics from a young age and grew up with a bright future ahead of him, until a battle involving the Rebellion cost his parents' lives. Uncertain of what to think, Ghrark decided against joining the Academy, and continued in the private sector, keeping his well-earned skills in check, so not to be noticed by the Empire. He grew a certain disliking for the Empire's way of doing things, and drew the conclusion that his parents died due to an Imperial decision. Whether or not that is true doesn't matter to Fyrebyrd.