Darik Thorme has been a member of the High Council for 4 years. He was granted the status of Master 12 years ago. Unusually, he has been granted dispensation from the High Council to train two Padawans at the same time. His elder learner has been with him since he attained his Master status, and is nearing the age when he would be expected to undergo the Jedi Trials. His younger student has been with him for 6 years.