Lenz held the position of leader for the Workers group, in the year 41 BBY. The Absolutes' paralyzing drug, used on those they imprisoned, left a mark on his face.
When Ewane, their father, was incarcerated, he became the caretaker for both Alani and Eritha. Sometime after, he assisted Qui-Gon Jinn, a Jedi Master, along with his Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi, in their search for [Tahl]. He provided information about the location of a probe droid that could be used to track Balog, her abductor.