[hider=Cain Sunstrider] [color=fff79a][center][b][u]Cain Sunstrider[/u][/b][/center][/color] [center][URL=http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/SimplyDebonair/media/SWTFU2011-10-2717-56-57-52_zpsknu1k2ri.png.html][IMG]http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u427/SimplyDebonair/SWTFU2011-10-2717-56-57-52_zpsknu1k2ri.png[/IMG][/URL][/center] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [color=8dc73f][u][b]Class[/b][/u][/color]: Jedi Knight [u][b][color=8dc73f]Alignment[/color][/b][/u]: Lawful Good [u][b][color=8dc73f]Current Planet Occupying[/color][/b][/u]: Coruscant [u][b][color=8dc73f]Personality[/color][/b][/u]: Cain Sunstrider has always strived to place the good of others before himself, giving the impression of a romantic hero of the people. He is totally devoted to the Living Force, seeing it as a means to attain enlightenment through meditation. When not found with the people, Cain can be found in the Jedi Temple meditating on the teachings of Masters past. Though against the Code of the Jedi, Sunstrider does pride himself on his proficiency of lightsaber combat. But through and through, the young Knight is a devout follower of the Jedi way and its principles. [u][b][color=8dc73f]Backstory[/color][/b][/u]: Cain Sunstrider was born on to a merchant father and a Grey Jedi mother on Corellia. Though not very rich, his father did all that he could to support his family which eventually led to their transfer to Cain’s new home on Coruscant. At an early age, the boy displayed the aptitude for utilizing the Force when he lifted his toys while playing with other children. Delighted to see her son had the “gift,” she took him under her wing to teach him the ways of the Living Force until he was old enough enroll at the Jedi Academy. Though his father was also happy to see the Force was strong in his son, he was also hesitant to allow his tutelage to begin at the Academy. Having watched his wife suffer for her marriage and birth of their son, Cain’s father thought it would be impossible for his child to become a Jedi. When Cain was finally of optimum age, he travelled with his mother to the Jedi Temple to speak with his future masters. Standing before the Council of First Knowledge, young Sunstrider passed every test they could throw at him. But before he would be allowed tutelage under the Academy, the masters instructed Cain to break ties with his mother so he would be free of her influence; seeing that Jedi and the Grey Jedi were conflicting ideals. Unable to commit such an act, Cain turned to his mother for guidance and was dumbfounded when she agreed with the masters’ decision. But she also reminded her young boy, that one day he will make his own choices and he will decide his path. Seeing his mother’s wisdom, he bid her and his father goodbye (for now) and went on to become a Padawan. Years flew by as the boy became a teenager, studying and training to the limitations his being would allow him. His masters took note at his devotion to the Jedi and to the good of the people; granting him the chance to train directly under the travelling master: Qin-Lin Ophine. Under his master’s tutelage, he honed his knowledge and understanding of the Force. Seeing it more than a simple tool to be utilized, but more as the connection to all things and more. With this knowledge, he was able to turn his sub-standard lightsaber skills to near improbable mastery; seeing it as an extension of his arm as his soul was an extension of the Force. Through countless peace meetings and dispute settlements, the teenager became a young man. This would grant his master the ability to recommend Cain to the Jedi Master Council to face the Trials of Knighthood. Upon return to Courscant, Sunstrider was given one last lesson by his master to trust his instincts and he will pass the trials. Taking in the years of knowledge his master passed on to him, Cain strode into the chambers to face his next series of tests. Upon exiting the trials, the young Jedi was approached by his former master and was delighted to see his pupil had passed flawlessly. And when granted audience with the Jedi council, Cain was granted Knighthood and was able to do as he wished for the good of the people. Filled with happiness, the young Knight exited swiftly and made his way to the nearest communication terminal to inform his long-estranged mother. Though he had communicated with her over the years (much to the chagrin of the other masters), he hadn’t spoken with her for some while. It was here, he learned from his paternal uncle that his family was murdered by a biker gang from the Underworld. Distraught by the news and fueled by anger, Sunstrider made his way to the transport before being stopped by his former master. An argument ensued, but in the end, Cain knew that anger wasn’t the answer and neither was revenge. And since the local security was already investigating, the council had assigned the young Knight to assist his former master on a mission in the Outer Rim. It is here, we find Sunstrider preparing his things before leaving on a transport to the starship for their assignment. [/hider]