Tarrik functioned as a majordomo for the Organa family, stationed within their royal palace located on the Core Worlds planet of Alderaan. During the Imperial Era, he held a respected position on the palace staff, and his duties included authorizing requests for ship acquisitions at the spaceport of [Aldera](/article/aldera], the world's capital city.
In 3 BBY, Tarrik processed a request from Princess Leia Organa, a member of the Alderaanian royal family, for a vessel intended for her upcoming humanitarian mission to Wobani, a planet situated in the Mid Rim. At a later time, Tarrik accompanied Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin of the Imperial regime through the Alderaanian royal palace, leading him to a terrace. There, he formally announced the moff's arrival to Queen Breha Organa and her husband, Viceroy Bail Organa, who were hosting a dinner party. Possessing a powerful voice, the majordomo experienced nervousness in Tarkin's presence.
Tarrik's initial appearance in current Star Wars canon occurred in Leia, Princess of Alderaan, a young-adult novel from 2017 authored by Claudia Gray. Within the Star Wars Legends continuity, his introduction took place in "Points of Origin," the second installment of the Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope radio drama, which was aired by the National Public Radio on March 9, 1981.