[@ClocktowerEchos] Yes it's possible but remember as they'd be self taught they'd be weaker than the average trained Force User. Also be sure to remember gear and such is limited.

[@Algorhythm] Max number of players is probably 6, and as for NPC's your characters will be meeting up with npcs in the rp and depending on their decisions and general mannerisms may be able to assemble a rag tag team for themselves.