Shepard is a black Lepi from Chandrila. He was born and raised in a farming family and was soon sent off to the Chandrila Shadow Jedi Academy at a young age for showing strong Force Sensitivity. Upon being brought to the Shadow Jedi Council, he was accepted into the order, but throughout his time growing up in the Jedi Order, he was never accepted as a Padawan. Instead of focusing on saber tactics, he focused on medicines, healing techniques, etc. What will happen to him now is uncertain.