Kailani Pele, or Kai, was born into a farming family on Abalone. She was raised by her mother as well as her father’s other two wives. Her father was more often than not away at sea. Her older half-brother, Doku, split his time between helping on the farm and joining his father on trips. From a very young age, Kai helped around the farm a great deal, though she caused some consternation among her family when she refused to allow them to eat her favorite hen, Constance.