Yari was a Mintakan hunter who lived in Nuria's community on Mintaka III during the 2360s.
In 2366, during a rescue attempt of captured Federation Doctor Palmer by Troi and Riker, Troi led Yari and several other Mintakans from their village, allowing Riker to free the injured Palmer, who was being held against his will. When it was discovered by the Mintakans to be a ruse, Nuria, the village leader, told Yari not to let Troi escape. (TNG: "Who Watches The Watchers")
Yari was played by an unknown actor, who was also named Quago in this episode.