Ontuse Karaane was Human male born and raised on the Core World of Ralltiir in 30 BBY, preluding the fall of the Galactic Republic and rise of the Galactic Empire. After the outbreak of the Clone Wars, Ontuse's life took a dark turn, while he was still a young boy. During an attack on Ralltiir by a detachment of the Confederacy of Independent Systems, the invading military forces killed Ontuse’s father. Vengeful, Ontuse decided to join the Grand Army of the Republic. However, he never received the chance to participate, as he had joined by the war's end.