Eli, a Human Jedi Padawan of the male gender, existed in the time of the Galactic War. He was taken to Taris in 3642 BBY, accompanied by Varek, Cassius, and Ashara Zavros, to be instructed by Jedi Masters Ryen and Ocera. These Masters believed that Padawans gained the greatest understanding of the difficulties in wielding the Force by directly experiencing the realities of the galaxy.