Ergric Betos served as the protector of Prince Anod on the world of Velmor circa 3 ABY. He was present when Anod met his death at the hands of the Imperial operative, Zeta Traal, but was unable to prevent it. In a bid to avenge the prince he guarded, he observed the insane Velmoc named Jedidiah rescue Luke Skywalker by intercepting a blaster shot meant for the Rebel hero. He also saw the Lord Regent, Zelor's failed assassination attempt of Skywalker, and Zelor's subsequent demise at Skywalker's hands. After all of this transpired, he went back to Den Velmor, and took the blame for Anod's passing. The new King, Denid, banished the unsuccessful bodyguard to the Tol Velmoc mountains, where he ultimately gained respect within the Velmoc-Dac tribe.