The Avesta family comprised a prosperous group of Human traders and explorers in the era of the Old Republic, making their home on the planet of Makeb.
Makeb, choosing to remain firmly separate from the Galactic Republic, became a magnet for influential economic figures, banking conglomerates, and affluent travelers, resulting in an increase in upscale vacation destinations across the planet. In the initial years of Makeb's settlement, the Avesta family founded several successful communities, ultimately leading to the creation of the Avesta Mining Corporation. Furthermore, the Avesta family played a role in the formation of the Makeb Business Council, the governing body of the planet. Representatives from the Avesta family brokered a commercial agreement with the Republic.