Niv Drendow Apruk was a scientist from Umbaran and of the male gender who found himself as a part of the Nihil during the time known as the High Republic Era. He operated within the science sector of the pirate organization and was a student under the Ithorian Minister of Advancement, Baron Boolan.
The initial appearance of Niv Drendow Apruk occurred in Escape from Valo. This 2024 junior novel, penned by both Daniel José Older and Alyssa Wong, is a component of Phase III of the Star Wars: The High Republic project, which spans across multiple forms of media. Wong has referred to Apruk as their "terrible son" and has expressed their enjoyment of the character having two first names.