Qali has never been mentioned or seen in the canon MK video game storylines. However, she resembles the character, was possibly modeled after, Tanya, who was introduced in Mortal Kombat 4. She resembles her in that she is from Edenia, dark skinned, and a betrayer. However, it is most likely Qali was created to fulfill the role of Jade, who was Kitana's childhood best friend and subsequently betrayed her by allying with Shao Kahn.