Name: Denso Halsa
Species: KiffarAge: 26
Gender: Male
Faction: Jedi Order
Rank: Jedi Knight
Captive? Yes.
Appearance:
Denso stands 196 cm, he is a tall, muscular Jedi, his figure strong from constant, intense training. His eyes are brown, his hair long, black and braided. Scars can be found on his body from previous torture sessions, several on his left chest, a bad burn on his left forearm, a slight bend on his nose from a breakage. The most distinct features of his are the matching tattoos on each of his upper cheeks. Unlike many other Jedi he prefers to wear armor over robes, in battlefield situations he will always chose that. Unfortunately he isn’t wearing that anymore, his armor was taken from him and he instead was given a spare Imperial uniform which he has to wear as he has nothing else. The predicament has not made him happy.
Notable Characteristics of Species:
Natural Psychometry - Occurs in about one of every hundred Kiffar, he is one of them and can only read inanimate objects.
Flaws:
- He limits his Psychometry out of fear, in the past he has used it twice on corpses, in these situations he experienced intense, powerful emotions from the bodies. Each time he used it on the corpses he experienced the finals moments before their deaths. Both of these instances are one of the few times he could recall feeling genuine terror and as such only uses the power on inanimate objects, even then he tries to avoid it unless it's necessary.
- He’s better in groups, alone he doesn’t feel right, he feels best when he’s among others like him. Solitude isn’t something he enjoys like some others do.
- Can be judgemental, this ties in with his strong sense of justice. He’ll often form his own judgements on people based on initial impressions or association.
- Holds an anger inside of him over the death of Alih, another Jedi. He’s still trying to get it off his mind without letting it slip out and become public knowledge, but it is a difficult task as he hasn’t even been able to grieve for her.
- Has a strong sense of sarcasm that he’ll often times go too far with, he has a strong sense of humor in general and tends to mock enemies which sometimes doesn’t go in his favor.
- Denso has an ends justify the means kind of stance, which is quite unusual amongst the Jedi. Everything is fair in war, and if it gives the advantage to the Republic then he won’t think twice about at least considering it.
Skills:
- Jar’Kai - He is most skilled and experienced with using dual lightsabers in combat. Through years of training he has developed a ferocious way to attack opponents with overwhelming swings from both blades, sheer speed was often enough to defeat weaker enemies. When fighting one opponent with a lightsaber he often uses one lightsaber for offense while parrying blows with the other.
- Form IV: Ataru - One of the forms he is trained in, while not a master in it, he is quite capable while in form. While training in the form he employed dual blades, which are his weapon of choice in battle.
- Form VI: Niman - The weakest form that he knows, it was one that he was first taught and was a natural way for him to develop into training in Jar’Kai style which Niman has taken a backseat to, also behind Ataru.
- Denso is a talented strategist and tactician, he is best on the battlefield alongside the troops giving orders and creating plans on the fly.
- Denso is an observant person with a sharp eye for detail, he’s always been able to remember the smallest details. As such it is difficult to catch him off guard.
Force capabilities:
Basic Jedi Force powers
Psychometry
Crucitorn
Force Stun
Biography:
Denso was born on the Kiffar homeworld of Kiffu, a member of Clan Halsa, a small clan compared to many of the others. His natural psychometric powers got him noticed and he was set to become a Kiffu Guardian. Before he could go down that path a Jedi had come to his homeworld, there they took notice of Denso’s sensitivity to the Force. His people did not want him to be taken by the Order, but after an agreement was reached he moved offworld to the Jedi Temple on Alaris Prime.
The journey there and his arrival was not something he enjoyed. During his life on Kiffu he had not seen many off worlders, the few that he had seen were merchants, people he had never interacted with. The Jedi that took him off his homeworld was the first non Kiffar he had ever spoken to. Another thing that he did not enjoy was the change from his arid, almost boring homeworld to the bustling jungle covered world of Alaris Prime. Though in time he would
After the initial culture shock, he learned why he was brought to the strange new planet, to become a Jedi knight. His people had encountered them before, but Denso had never seen one with his own eyes. He was scared at first, but felt he needed to become one as he had already left his homeworld, to return now would mark him as a coward. So, he began his training as a Jedi. After showing promise and maturity he was apprenticed to a Togrutan Knight, Otunzo Ze, Otunzo was a skilled swordsman, one of the best knights that was trained in Jar’Kai, a form that harnessed the use of dual lightsabers. His master taught him this form, and it would become the one the boy would become most comfortable using.
The war called and Denso entered it, guided by master Otunzo. They were given commanding roles on the frontlines, which is where Denso would find himself most at home on the battlefield. Alongside dozens of soldiers fighting at the front, no real glory to be made. That wasn’t what he wanted anyway, the unity was what he liked the most. The soldiers respected him, and he respected them. His master and him took part of several battles as the war went on, both managing to avoid any major injuries.
But his time as an apprentice would soon come to an end, he would pass his Jedi Trials on his first attempt. From there on he and his master parted ways, he was on his own and headed back into the war. But before he went he would meet another Jedi Knight, a Twi’lek woman known as Alih. There was an instant connection between them, he was smitten with her but did not know how to act, as love was forbidden by the Jedi Code. They would end up fighting alongside each other soon, in Denso’s first battle as a full fledged Knight. The two ended up in a tight situation, as Sith forces had surrounded them and a small battalion of Republic soldiers. The group barely escaped with their lives, as reinforcements arrived when the odds seemed to be against them.
He fought on more battles after that, earning respect from the soldiers that he fought alongside of, partly due to how willing he was to charge right into battle alongside the footsoldiers. His relationship with Alih grew much more intense, at first an awkward friendship, it eventually progressed into more. She became all that he thought of, both of them becoming paranoid about the Order finding about their relationship, he entertained the idea of proposing marriage to her, but that was another thing entirely, as that would require admitting to the Council about their relationship, and asking of them something that was not looked upon highly by many of the Jedi.
His life changed when he was taken prisoner by the Sith during a small skirmish a few weeks before the Sacking took place. The soldiers he fought alongside were wiped out, he, a Jedi Knight was taken prisoner, Alih was on the ground with him, she too was taken prisoner. Torture was the first thing on the table as Denso refused to give any useful information. Denso did not break to his captors, despite the torture and humiliation that was inflicted upon him. Every time they asked for information he would provide false or the ancient kind, the location of a base? He’d give one from decades ago that had since been abandoned. He found strength in the Jedi Way, his knowledge of Crucitorn allowing him to endure physical torture.
The one thing that concerned him the most was the status of Alih, which he did not know of for much of his time after he was initially captured. She was taken to another part of the base they were in, he assumed that she was alive and fighting like he was. But, he was wrong as during an interrogation session his captor revealed that they had killed another female Jedi who was captured with him. Alih was the only that would fit that as she was the only one with him.
Denso had too hold back an outburst of pure emotion, he didn’t want to believe it. It wouldn’t be beyond the Sith to lie to him about it, to get him stressed to the point where he would break and give them what they wanted. He couldn’t ask either, as that would have shown that he cared for her, which the Sith would have exploited if they she was still alive. Before he could make sure he was transferred to the Kaggath, for reasons he did not know.
Personality and/or Motivation:
Denso has a strong sense of humor, which he will use often, even in bad situations he’ll tend to crack jokes. He’s a friendly man, one that can easily make friends, but recent events have impacted him, there’s a sadness inside of him from all that he has seen and heard. The most recent event being the death of Alih, another Jedi he was romantic with who perished during the Sacking. This has affected him negatively, his thoughts dwelling on it, part of it a disappointment at himself for not even being there to protect her.
He has a strong belief in the Jedi Code and way of life, though he has some issues with it, more so the Jedi Council and some of their decisions. A firm believer in justice, he thinks the Jedi should concentrate more on bringing down the criminal underworld, such as
breaking apart the gangs that infest it, and stopping their crimes which are often ignored. Denso also believes that the Republic and Jedi should not be afraid to make the more difficult decisions in war, because if they lose the war then they will both be wiped out by the Sith Empire.
Player’s long term goals:
Denso is still in grief over the sacking, the death of friends and more importantly of Alih. His fate within the RP will be greatly influenced by this, he could fall to the dark side through his strong emotions over the tragedy, or find strength within the Light and remain a Jedi.
If he survives the story and stays on the side of the Light then he will continue to fight the Sith for as long as he needs to. When the war ends then he would look to take his own apprentice. If he survives but falls to the dark side then he will become a more twisted version of himself, fueled by pure emotions.
Relations:
- Jedi Knight Otunzo Ze: Was Denso’s master, taught his apprentice all he knows of lightsaber combat and the Jedi way. A Torgrunta, a master of the Jar’Kai lightsaber form.
- Jedi Knight, Alih’kijuc (Alih): A close friend of Denso, they were romantically entwined, she was captured alongside him and he presumes that she is dead which he is in grief about.
- Vebra Mirthios: He has fought alongside Denso in battle on several occasions. Denso respects and trusts him. Both of them trained on Alaris Prime, though did not meet until later.
Final Point - Secrets:
His secret love affair is by far his greatest secret, it is the last thing he would ever reveal and would try his damndest to take the secret to his grave if its unveiling becomes a possibility when dealing with the enemy. It can be further exploited by the fact that he believes Alih is dead which has caused great emotional distress inside of Denso.
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