Esmelle was a human female who lived on the planet Akiva during the Galactic Civil War. Her sister, Norra, was a pilot for the Alliance to Restore the Republic; during Norra's absence, Esmelle and her wife Shirene watched over Norra's son, Temmin. Esmelle had pale skin, and, like her sister, silver hair. Unlike her sister and nephew, Esmelle was reluctant to get involved in the Galactic Civil War.