Vem'Ziha was born of Ryloth, her people's home planet. Her clan operated a number of ryll mines that withstood their own even when the Hutts took over much of the planet. Shortly after Vem was born the Hutts gained control of her clan's mines and thus her people. Acting in short order, much of her clan was taken into slavery, but before she could be taken, Vem's parents smuggled her as a toddler onto a cargo ship under the care of a reprogrammed droid, with the hope that whatever life she ended up living would be better than as a slave. Vem was protected by this droid for the journey and was found in the cargo-hold as they arrived on a planet just outside the republic. When she was on this planet, through mishap and poor programing, she found herself wandering the streets accompanied by this droid. While wondering she found something familiar, a Twi'Lek leaning against a brightly lit building. As Vem walked up to the Twi'Lek she was quickly picked up in shock and brought inside, to the back of this club. It was not until a Jedi was wandering through some months later, hunting a lead, that they came across Vem and, noticing the force, asked to take her back to the Jedi Temple. She was slightly older than new recruits but old enough to be taught still.

Vem was brought under the tutelage of Yati a Mirialin Jedi Master. Yati was a master in Makashi Dueling but was also very connected to the force in a way that countered Vem's own ability. Where Vem was very insightful and used her force to manipulate thoughts and make herself charming and disarming Yati was very real with the force. She taught Vem that the force was not used for mere tricks, but that it was a powerful energy that flowed through the universe. She forced Vem to become grounded and contemplative in her force use, not being afraid to use the gifts she has, but not being flippant about this great power.

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Vem is a pale red Twi'Lek with vibrant orange eyes. Her lekku run directly down her back and stop at her mid back. She has burgundy markings that run up her forearms in an intricate pattern resembling tattoos.