Maykia Grell, a Sarkhai female hailing from the planet of the same name, entered into marriage with Tobas Grell, an explorer, during her younger years. When Maykia became pregnant with their initial offspring, her spouse abandoned his hazardous profession; however, Maykia died in 3662 BBY during the delivery of their daughter. This daughter, named Nadia by Tobas in accordance with his late wife's desires.
The character of Maykia Grell initially appeared in the Tobas Grell entry within the Star Wars: The Old Republic Encyclopedia, a reference book published in 2012.