Peter Jason Quill is a half-human who as a young boy was abducted by the Ravagers. Some time after his abduction, he began building a fame as the legendary outlaw Star-Lord. Deciding to leave the Ravagers, he stole the Orb, unintentionally becoming entangled in others' search for it. During this time, he formed an uneasy alliance with Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, Rocket Raccoon, and Groot, together forming the Guardians of the Galaxy. Peter later helped stop Ronan the Accuser from destroying Xandar.