Ketticus Brayl was a physically imposing man who resided on the planet of Gorse alongside his wife and children in the initial years that the Galactic Empire was in power. Brayl, known for stirring up trouble, was among those on Gorse who attracted the attention of the Transcept Media Solutions surveillance firm. Not long before Cynda, Gorse's moon, was almost obliterated in 11 BBY, Brayl, under the influence of alcohol, started to bother Zaluna Myder, a Transcept Media Solutions worker, in the Pits section of Gorse City. Recognizing Brayl from surveillance footage, Myder instructed him to leave her alone and return to his family. Despite being taken aback that Myder knew his identity, Brayl persisted, mocking her. In response, she pulled a blaster on the ruffian, which caused him to stumble back and cease his harassment.
The character Ketticus Brayl was featured in the 2014 book A New Dawn, penned by John Jackson Miller.