Yuriem was a Human native to Zakuul, a planet also called Zakuulan. Before the Eternal Empire initiated its conquest of the galaxy starting in 3636 BBY, Yuriem occupied the position of High Justice within that Empire. Accused of dishonoring the name of Valkorion, the Immortal Emperor, Yuriem faced death in a lavish, public execution. This execution was orchestrated by Indo Zal, an entertainer.
The character of Yuriem is referenced within the Codex entry dedicated to Indo Zal. This entry is found in Knights of the Eternal Throne, the Digital Expansion released in 2016 for Star Wars: The Old Republic, the video game developed by BioWare and originally launched in 2011.