Name:
Quin Vallis

Species:
Human

Age:
25

Equipment: Pocket Navigator, Compass, Cara's purple lightsaber, A-180 blaster, and a Phrik Sword

Abilities(For Force Users):

Force Sense - His most talented application of the force, Quin inherited his mother's aptitude to sense the world around him. The most basic ability of the Force that Quin has trained routinely since he was a child, he can feel the world around him, see without sight, and sense the feelings of others. Sensing danger is a notable trait that many Force Sensitive learn naturally to which Quin is in apt in its usage, helping him survive as long as he has. He cannot see the far future as many other jedi but at times there are glimpses. Like those that came before, Quin does not have full control over the ability. Lastly he has learned to conceal himself from other force users, protecting him from the watchful eyes of the Sith.

Force Jump - A utility application of the Force, Force Jump allows Quin to leap distances and close gaps beyond what a normal human can do. A simple ability at its core and Quin is still learning how to take it further.

Force Speed - Another utility application of the Force, Quin can use the Force to enhance himself mentally and physically. At the bare minimum, it improves his reactions, slowing the world down and letting Quin react to danger. At his most, he can increase his muscle speed for very brief moments. This takes a toll on Quin, exhausting him of energy quickly.

Skills:

Duelist - Trained extensively under his mother, Quin is quite formidable in close range combat, specifically when fighting against a single opponent. His mother required that he surpassed her so he relentlessly trained in Form V Djem So and Form III Soresu. Soresu was meant to defend and escape when needed while Djem So to end fights quickly. While not a master of either style, when combined with Force Sense, he could nearly defeat his mother in a duel. A talented fighter, Quin seeks to master the forms and stand alongside those that came before.

Guerilla Warfare - To survive in this harsh galaxy, the Wookies that housed Quin taught him how to disrupt and wear down the Imperial Forces through unconventional warfare. Through repeated conflicts with the Empire, he has quite the understanding of tactical warfare no matter the environment.

Stealth - To ensure his survival, Quin has always studied hard on how to sneak and hide just out of sight, combining it with his Force Sense which gives him an advantage that most do not have. There is not much to say but that Quin has snuck his way past a few patrols.

Language Understanding - While he speaks basic fluently, Quin can understand Droidspeak and Shyriiwook.

Navigator - During his time as a mercenary, he has learned to navigate through the stars, using the force to navigate beyond the dangers of hyperspace. He is skilled at calculating routes, well-planned and from scratch when needed.

Weaknesses:

Weak Force Connection - Due to his mother's rigid rule that he must not deepen his connection through meditation, Quin has a weaker connection to the force than most. Despite his obvious talent in Force Sense, he has been restricted from deepening his bond with the force in fear that the Sith will find him. This is why Quin has no skill within telekinesis and can only use certain force powers for a limited time.

Physically weak - Despite the constant training, Quin is not physically strong by any stretch of the imagination.

Fear of the Sith - Quin harbors a deep fear of the Sith due to his mother and what he's seen the Empire capable of. This leads to him constantly holding back in fear that Vader will find him and hurt everyone he loves.

History:

For the Jedi, relationships were often frowned upon, if not, outright forbidden. Many believed that strong attachments would lead to the dark side of the Force, so many Jedi chose to abstain or exile themselves from the Order to pursue their love. One such example came at the hands of Cara Bondi, a Jedi Seer, and Jace Vallis, Jedi Knight. They shared a love that would blossom into a child, an action that would call for their expulsion from the Order, a decree directly from Master Yoda. They would take their leave from the Order, intending to still fight for the Republic alongside their former Order allies.

For years, they raised their child with love and affection, embracing the emotions and attachment that had been denied to them. Quin knew love unlike many younglings, listening to the stories his parents told of the Jedi and the peace they brought to the Galaxy. Fairy tales danced in his head, he wanted to stand alongside the other Jedi one day to show them that he too was a hero. Cara and Jace would begin their sons training on their own, teaching him what they knew, introducing him to the Living Force.

At only the tender age of 5, Quin would live through one of the worst moments in the history of the Jedi, the return of the Sith and the execution of Order 66. Their home would be invaded by the newly minted Empire, clone troopers seeking to eradicate all Jedi. Knowing they couldn't both fight and protect Quin, Jace would make the choice to fend off the clones while his family made their escape, forcing Cara to endure the toughest choice of her life, and valiantly fighting till the end.

Following Jace's strict instructions, Cara would make her way to Kashyyk, meeting with a Wookie friend of the man she loved. They would take young Quin into the forests, giving them a place to hide from the Empire. Quin did not understand the situation but the fear he felt was all too real, and his mother eventually explained to him their situation. Cara was left in agony from her choice that day, and pain in her heart at the loss of the man with whom she had created her greatest gift to the galaxy.

For the next several years, Cara would raise Quin, teaching him of the current state of the world. Quin would come to know the story of his father's sacrifice, and why they needed to hide at all times. The memories he had made in the short time with father haunted him, always waking at night longing for the warmth his father provided. A part of the young man wanted to act out and fight back against the Empire, but he knew that would be unwise, his mother always spurring him to keep to secrecy.

Cara was no fool, training her son to be a capable survivor. She taught him what she knew, using their forest home as a method of real world applications to that training. There was always a giddiness to train from Quin, a bond connecting him and mother in a way that was never supposed to be. The moments in-between the training, the little jokes, heartfelt hugs, and family dinners gave them a level of hope that would go on to spur Cara toward letting Quin grow as a force user, always cautious of Darth Sidious' ever watchful eye.

Eventually things would take a different path as Cara's guilt would eventually get the past of her upon seeing a wounded rebel seeking shelter, happenstance as they sought to escape the Empire after failing a recent mission to Kashyyk. Cara could feel it and so could Quin, this was the force showing them that they were needed. Quin would question the rebel, gaining a sense of morality that he hadn't before. His father had died fighting against the evils of the Empire and now more suffered at their hands. They would end up helping the rebel escape Kashyyk, and in turn starting their fight against the Empire.

Quin would continue his training, the results bearing ripe fruit, Cara pushing him harder. Each moment they had was spent preparing him, turning someone that was once a survivor into a fighter. Tragedy would strike swiftly as a rebel base that Cara and Quin were stationed at. Quin would not be allowed on the front line as Cara's fears began to rise. The young man would still find a way to help whilst his mother showed the prowess of the Jedi. Cara could not allow herself to run again, the younglings' faces passing through his mind over and over. She fought valiantly, displaying every force ability and lightsaber form she had learned, a Knight of the Jedi. Despite the offense she displayed, it was not enough to stop from being overwhelmed and dying a hero like Quin's father before her.

His mother's death would destroy Quin, leaving him in despair as he questioned whether he could follow in her footsteps. This pain would slowly fade away as he befriended a Duros by the name of Jade, their bond growing through their hatred of the Empire. He would end up joining her on her ship, becoming a mercenary to get by. Their supply runs would eventually morph into jobs for the Rebels, always putting the needs of the oppressed in front of him. He'd follow Jade no matter what job she decided to take as he trusted her, though in the back of his mind he wondered if he could too could become a Jedi like the ones of the past, inspiring hope for a better tomorrow.