[hider=Skara Ishtara] [center][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/201205/8f7acf79710004efd09ff76910d02387.png[/img][/center] [hr][table][row][/row][row][cell][center][img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/762735997787176961/784485869934870538/skaraPortrait.png[/img] [color=#8293A0][sup]__________________________________________[/sup][/color] [sub][COLOR=SILVER] Skara Ishtara, 19 [color=#8293a0][sup]_______________________________________________________________[/sup][/color] Jedi Padawan [color=#8293a0][b]|[/b][/color] Eshar, Inner Rim [color=#8293a0][sup]_______________________________________________________________[/sup][/color][/COLOR][/sub][/center] [hider=Details][indent][sub][b]▼ E X T R A I N F O R M A T I O N[/b][/SUB] [sup][color=#8293a0]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/color] [COLOR=SILVER]► [B]DOB[/B][COLOR=#8293a0] - 02/27/38 BBY[/COLOR] ► [B]Height[/B][COLOR=#8293a0] - 5'7" / 170cm[/COLOR] ► [b]Weight[/b][COLOR=#8293a0] - 142 lbs / 64 kg[/COLOR] ► [b]Species[/b][COLOR=#8293a0] - Echani[/COLOR] ► [b]Hair Color[/b][COLOR=#8293a0] - Powdery White[/COLOR] ► [b]Eye Color[/b][COLOR=#8293a0] - Silver-Blue[/COLOR][/COLOR][/SUP] [color=#2e2c2c]-[/color][/indent][/hider] [/cell][cell][b][sub]A P P E A R A N C E[/sub][/b] [color=#807B84][indent]Skara possesses the distinctive, near-ethereal fairness of the Echani, sporting a fair complexion, striking silver-blue eyes, and matching hair color. Slightly longer than shoulder-length, Skara's distinctive cowlick ardently refuses any unassisted attempts to be brushed or combed back, and likewise any attempt to shift it only strengthens its resolve to retain its current position. Seemingly, Skara has grown accustomed to the partial obfuscation of her vision, and rarely makes any effort to attempt to tame it. [/indent][/color][/cell][/row][/table][color=#2e2c2c]---[/color] [color=#2e2c2c]---[/color][b][sub]B I O G R A P H Y[/sub][/b] [color=#807B84][INDENT] The Echani homeworld of Eshan during the period prior to the Clone Wars was known to be a rather sizable haven of pirate activity, given its relative proximity to the Hyperlanes of the Inner Rim. Into these chaotic situations, Skara was born, being the third daughter of an Echani crime lord's rather sizable ring of lovers and affairs. To further complicate matters, the planet - and the Ishtara family with it - was prone to frequent and violent spouts of inter-gang and inter-pirate wars. It seemed as if Skara had a narrow and bleak life ahead of her, until on one fateful day a Jedi Knight was dispatched to Eshan, who saw something in the rather odd youth. When the Knight first approached her father on her force potential, however, he seemed oddly hesitant, noted to have gazed upon the Knight in such a way that evoked immense suspicion, in a case in which most parents would have been simply astounded to hear that their child could become a legendary Guardian of Peace. Initially, he refused to even humor the idea of taking her in for training, yet, after the continuous pleas of the the Knight, he found himself musing over the thought more and more. Just as the Knight had accepted his decision and was bound for departure, Skara's father finally approached him, opting for a peculiar bid with the Knight: In exchange for Skara's peerage, the Knight would help destroy his enemies in pirate clans and gangs while keeping him free from retaliation from the Jedi Order. Skara never received an explanation for either of their motives. Even as a Jedi Youngling, Skara demonstrated an incredible aptitude for using the Force...when she wasn't being chastised for her equally miraculous ability to consistently deflect the teachings of her instructors. Skara's apprenticeship as a Jedi was lifelong plagued by a fundamental dissociation with her own mental processing and the pedagogy of the Jedi Order. She often proceeded to be unable to correctly process even basic instructions apropos the Jedi Code while also passing through training examinations with flying colors. More often than not, this received the suspicion of her masters instead of their commendation, and more often than not, Skara was asked if she was cheating. This disjointed relationship between master and disciple continued well into her tuition, and only with great reluctance did she eventually gain the rank of Padawan. The emergence of the Clone Wars brought a great demand for officers, with many Jedi Knights soon departing the Temple for the battlefield. When she was but 15, the call to arms inevitably came along to Skara. Taking to the battlefield with the countless other Jedi, Skara soon found herself filling the shoes of not only Jedi, but also as intermediary between the officer of her master and the countless clone troopers beneath them. However, skill as a soldier was not, in the eyes of the Jedi Council, any substitute for a true understanding of the Force, and in spite of Skara's contributions to the fight, she was repeatedly passed over for promotion to Jedi Knight, the many masters firmly of the belief that she was not ready for such a position. The last time Skara saw her master on that fated night, the two were fighting. Immensely displeased with her progression, the two's talks soonafter broke down, and, in an act that perhaps saved the Padawan's life, Skara stormed off from the Jedi Temple in Coruscant. Headed off to [b]what was[/b] intended to be a place of temporary solace, little did Skara know that the events which were to unfold that night would forever change the Galaxy at large... [/INDENT][/color] [color=#2e2c2c]---[/color][b][sub]S K I L L S[/sub][/b] [color=#807B84][INDENT] [b][color=8293a0]Stealth:[/color][/b] Quite adept at going unnoticed, Skara has long been one to utilize the art of stealth to move about undetected. Though without [b]official[/b] training, the Echani proves to be more than capable in making unperceived entries and exits. [b][color=8293a0]Jedi Training:[/color][/b] In Echani culture, it was often said that combat was the purest means of communication. If such was well-known throughout the Jedi Temple, then perhaps it should have come as no surprise that Shii-Cho was Skara's most adept lightsaber form. Indeed, Skara swiftly came to the conclusion that many specialized forms of lightsaber combat filled little use, and often questioned the value in learning many of the forms. Accordingly, Skara opted only to build upon the basic Form I, constructing a fluid, rapidly adaptable form of lightsaber combat which - when combined adequately with the force forms - was highly effective...and highly unpredictable. [b][color=8293a0]Analytical Sense:[/color][/b] Perhaps oddly, Skara's analytical mindset has lent her to being able to quickly locate patterns which others find take a while to uncover. [b][color=8293a0]Kinesthetic Sense:[/color][/b] Skara has an excellent sense for the position of her body, able to maintain good balance and use the full force of her body to full effect. With an astounding comprehension of how the body works in motion, she is very well able to apply herself physically in a wide variety of scenarios. While she is very good at understanding [b]how[/b] the body works in motion, it does not translate as to [b]why[/b], and although this sense is easily able to be applied to movements, it does not necessarily apply to social awareness. [/INDENT][/color] [color=#2e2c2c]---[/color][b][sub]A B I L I T I E S[/sub][/b] [color=#807B84][INDENT][b][color=8293a0]Force Affinity:[/color][/b] One of the many Force Forms, Affinity is the ideal form for a Jedi who is required to maintain a steady focus on the Force. It allows Jedi to rest in her connection in even the fiercest fight, in a manner that would normally be available only in peaceful meditation and away from distractions. This is an endurance form for Jedi; one could remain guarded while an enemy expended energy and eventually tired. [b][color=8293a0]Force Potency:[/color][/b] Of all of the Force Forms, Potency was the most offensively-inclined, as it directly enhanced a Jedi's capability to directly attack with the Force. With Potency, one could attack foes with far more potency, but at the price of leaving the user more quickly drained. Thus, Potency is favored in situations where resolving the conflict as swiftly as possible is the priority. [b][color=8293a0]Telekinesis:[/color][/b] Telekinesis is the ability to lift, move and otherwise manipulate physical matter in a variety of ways, all while using the power of the Force. The ability is virtually ubiquitous among Force-sensitive individuals and organizations, though the techniques could differ greatly. It has a tremendous number of applications, both combative and utilitarian. [b][color=8293a0]Force Barrier:[/color][/b] Considered by some to be an offshoot of Telekinesis, Force Barrier is a defensive technique which allows for the creation of a shield using Force energy, blocking any potentially deadly elements. Able to block a wide variety of dangers, from gases to explosions to energy bolts to transversal, Barrier is a widely utilitarian - if also very attention-demanding - technique within the Force. [b][color=8293a0]Force Jump:[/color][/b] Using the Force to both propel one's self as well as guide one's fall, the technique of Force Jump allows the user to augment their leaping ability to reach locations quickly and otherwise out of reach. [b][color=8293a0]Force Cloak:[/color][/b] Using the force to refract light and sound, the ability of Force Cloak allows a Jedi to become invisible to most beings. Although highly effective at rendering one's self invisible against organic foes, the power is quite taxing on the user when used for prolonged periods. [/INDENT][/color] [color=#2e2c2c]---[/color][b][sub]W E A K N E S S E S[/sub][/b] [color=#807B84][INDENT] [b][color=8293a0]"But You Said-":[/color][/b] Skara was always a difficult one to teach the Jedi Code to. Possessing a strong tendency to interpret phrases to their literal meaning with no regard for metaphor or epithet, much of the cryptic speech of the Jedi Order bounced right off of Skara's mind as a Jedi Youngling, her mind soon turning to a lost waltz in thought as the literal interpretation jumped from one subject to another. With her transition into a Padawan, this tendency has shown no sign to wear off anytime in the near or far future. In daily speech, sarcasm can quickly become lost on the Echani (unless it is [b]explicitly[/b] a joke), and any requests or suggestions given to the young woman is likely to be taken with the utmost seriousness. First impressions with Skara will lend one to believe that she is, perhaps, "not all there" socially, as she sometimes has difficulty picking up social cues. One should expect to be very direct in any dealings with Skara. [b][color=8293a0]Lucid Monomania:[/color][/b] Even at a young age, Skara was quite an intriguing pupil. Showing a strong connection with the Force in spite of her difficulties in comprehending the Jedi Teachings, her adeptness in the Force has proven to be a purely intuitive experience. This, combined with her aforementioned social ineptitude, proves any attempt to rationalize her experience with the Force to be an holistically frustrating affair. Such an inability to extenuate her own thoughts is a ceaseless battle, and one against which she has fought since she could first feel the Force's touch. Without the guidance of a strong and patient master, Skara's philosophical understanding of the Force may prove itself to be very...malleable. [b][color=8293a0]What Killed The Cat?:[/color][/b] Above all, Skara is quite the curious kitten. Skara holds very little sacred and is more than happy to rigorously and ruthlessly inspect anything and everything, and if even the most hallowed of beliefs could not be connected nor explained, then she likewise saw little reason to pay much mind to them at all. Of course, such a demeanor inevitably leads to countless intrusions...both upon others and upon her own teachings.[/INDENT][/color] [color=#2e2c2c]---[/color][b][sub]E Q U I P M E N T[/sub][/b] [color=#807B84][INDENT] [url=https://i.etsystatic.com/14509784/r/il/9abace/1255072068/il_570xN.1255072068_bh2f.jpg][b]Skara's Lightsaber[/b][/url] Skara's lightsaber is of a double-bladed make, inserted with a blue crystal. The hilt is rather modest, as modest as the lengthy device can be. In most engagements, Skara opts to only activate one blade, noting that the additional length of the double-bladed hilt allows for finer minute control of the lightsaber over single-bladed variants, to say little of the additional trickery that comes with an additional blade to be activated as the situation permits. [url=https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/31704fb4-7d66-4874-a761-caabae5fb87e/d6yr415-a9a24988-16bc-49c3-893b-188e021c8f21.png?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOiIsImlzcyI6InVybjphcHA6Iiwib2JqIjpbW3sicGF0aCI6IlwvZlwvMzE3MDRmYjQtN2Q2Ni00ODc0LWE3NjEtY2FhYmFlNWZiODdlXC9kNnlyNDE1LWE5YTI0OTg4LTE2YmMtNDljMy04OTNiLTE4OGUwMjFjOGYyMS5wbmcifV1dLCJhdWQiOlsidXJuOnNlcnZpY2U6ZmlsZS5kb3dubG9hZCJdfQ.HB6gq9tCjXh4Rqj4INkK6EBjVLqHncPUepJq4BKrpLE][b]Datapad[/b][/url] A personal datapad which can reliably access and interact with digital data. This particular datapad contains most of Skara's personal documents, and is otherwise unremarkable in its function or appearance. [/INDENT][/color] [/hider]