Zenth's mother, a former slave, did all in her power to make sure he had the freedom she didn't. His natural aptitude for mechanics drew steady jobs, while his discretion drew him more lucrative work. Eventually he caught the attention of the smuggler Xera who offered him a position on her new crew; one of his first jobs was to craft a bionic arm for a local enforcer named Kera. Every credit Zenth earns, he diligently sends home to his mother.