Geriel was a Human male refugee from the Mandalorian Wars and the Jedi Civil War. He lived in the Refugee Sector on the moon of the planet Nal Hutta, Nar Shaddaa, during the last days of the Dark Wars in 3951 BBY. During this time, he became gravely ill with an ailment that the other refugees referred to as a contagious plague. While visiting the moon, the former Jedi Knight Meetra Surik used her medical skills to heal Geriel of his illness. Geriel was immensely grateful and rewarded Surik with a lightsaber component.