Cliegg Lars was a Human moisture farmer on Tatooine before and during the Invasion of Utapau, a conflict between the planet Utapau and the Trade Federation shipping cartel in 22 BBY. Born in 69 BBY, Lars lived as a moisture farmer for many years along with his family. He had what he felt was an inseparable relationship with his brother, Lee Lars. When Lars was old enough, and despite his father's disagreement, he joined the Republic Judicial Forces, the military branch of the Galactic Republic. Sometime after Lars returned to Tatooine, he met and married Akia Lars and the two had a son, Owen. Akia died a few years later due to an illness caused by exposure to sunlight.