Wernad, a Trandoshan of the male persuasion, made his home on Jedha. During the Galactic Empire's control of Jedha, Wernad and his fellow clutchmates were compelled to toil in the kyber crystal mines. The demise of his clutchmates in the mines filled Wernad with a potent mix of sorrow and rage, leading him to seek retribution against the Imperials. With this aim, he presented himself at the Temple of the Kyber, falsely proclaiming himself a Jedi in an attempt to galvanize support for a violent revolt. Nevertheless, Guardian of the Whills Chirrut Îmwe discerned the Trandoshan's deception and persuaded him that inflicting harm on more innocent beings was not the solution. Subsequently, Wernad joined forces with Saw Gerrera's Partisans, participating in endeavors such as aiding over thirty orphans in their escape from Jedha's moon.