Joto Eckels was a scientist who specialized in field work.
He was employed by the Obroan Institute, and prior to his assignment to Brath Qella, he conducted research on Hoth. On Brath Qella, he was dispatched to assist Kroddok Stopa and Josala Krenn as they excavated the Qella civilization. Subsequently, he received the opportunity to serve alongside Jedi Master Luke Skywalker aboard the Teljkon Vagabond.