Herg, a student hailing from Coruscant, was identified as male and was instructed by Professor Voren Na'al. He shared classes with Pollo Tipn, a Devaronian student, whom Herg often taunted due to his conceited nature. Following a request from Na'al for Tipn to remain after class—the Professor aimed to solicit his help on a mission concerning reported activities of Grand Admiral Thrawn within the Kathol sector—Herg derisively implied Na'al had simply requested help with trivial tasks. Unexpectedly, Tipn disclosed that the Professor had actually recruited him for fieldwork.