Garona was born to a female Orc while her father's race is unknown. However, her mixed breed was looked upon with scorn and disdain, and as punishment for birthing her Garona's mother was burned alive. Garona would live as a shameful example but was permitted to keep one of her mother's tusks. She would come to be the slave of the orc warlock Gul'dan, who used her as a translator due to her knack for learning other languages. Despite objections by Lothar, Garona convinced Llane to meet with Durotan. That night, Garona comforted Lothar for his loss.