Keene, a mercenary who worked with Vrath Xizor in 3653 BBY, was part of a team tasked with locating the smuggler named Zeerid Korr. Serving as Vrath's speeder pilot, Keene retrieved the team's survivors following a skirmish that occurred during that year. Similar to the other surviving members, he received instructions to meet on Ord Mantell within three days, however, Xizor's death occurred prior to this meeting.