Krol-Pek, a Cerean slicer with expertise in encryption, was a male resident of the planet Cularin as the Galactic Republic neared its end. Around 31 BBY, Salld Nrump, a Sullustan operating from Genarius, uncovered proof of three data transmitters utilized by the Metatheran Cartel to secretly collect intel within the Cularin system, prompting him to reach out to Krol-Pek about his discovery. Soon after, Nrump fled from the Red Fury Brotherhood, a pirate group aiming to exploit the transmitter for their own advantage, and Krol-Pek secured Nrump a ride to Cularin on the transport called The Panada's Kiss. Sadly, Nrump was later murdered by mercenaries employed by the Brotherhood; consequently, some freelance agents took Nrump's place traveling to Cularin, where they met with Krol-Pek.