Venters was a Zabrak mercenary who worked for Ronen Tagge of the House of Tagge. At some point, Venters was involved in a job on Felucia with fellow mercenary Kiehart and the rogue archaeologist Doctor Chelli Aphra. Venters was among the mercenaries Tagge sent to find Doctor Eustacia Okka on Kolkur, seeking the former Shadow University professor's assistance in locating the Rings of Vaale. Aphra, who also sought Okka's help, recognized Venters and Kiehart, and attempted to convince them to cooperate.