Emthuul was a male Gloorag who lived on Byrsym around the time of the formation of the Galactic Empire. Emthuul owned a bar called Emthuul's and he worked as a bartender there. He tried not to get involved in interpersonal dealings and he had a reputation for staying neutral in disputes. However, he appreciated how difficult the Empire had made things for some people and he was willing to give shelter to those who were fleeing from it.