Carithlee was a starfighter pilot and a veteran member of the elite Rogue Squadron at some point before 7 ABY. When a temporary Rogue Squadron was formed during the real squadron's fight against Imperial leader Ysanne Isard on Thyferra, Carithlee was chosen to be among its ranks. After members of the original Rogue Squadron returned to their duties, Carithlee and other pilots of the ersatz unit returned to their previous assignments.