Post by bgrd17 on Jun 26, 2012 18:05:10 GMT -5
Name: Boolon Donis
Race: Ithorian
Age: 54
Height: 6"2'
Weight: 165 lbs
Appearance:
Boolon is an Ithorian of average height and weight, though he has grown a bit paunchy from his relaxed duties as a diplomat. He has a single, spotted hump on the back of his head, which started in a long, thick, curving neck, ending in his T-shaped head which had eye stalks on either side, bearing his large, deep black eyes. Typical for an Ithroain, Boolon has two mouths and four throats (which are useful for a particular Force skill). A few grey hairs stand on his head. His skin is a reddish-brown, and quite wrinkled.
In general, his presence is calming and disarming. He walks slowly, with dignified gait. He has a slight hunch, from his countless hours spent meditating alone, pouring over articles from the Jedi Archives, and from mere old age, but he can also seem quite spritely at times. He can push his body past its normal limits through manipulation of the force, if need be, and can naturally achieve a decent jog. Boolon seems calm and collected, but at the same time, cheery and inviting, offering warm greetings to passersby, fellow Jedi or not.
Boolon commonly wears an olive green-colored robe which flows down to about mid-calf. His tunic is a light, sandy brown, and the tabard is a dark brown. He finds his clothes to be most agreeable due to their earthly colors, and his affinity for nature and life. Boolon wears plain white pants. He also wears the standard Jedi utility belt, where he carries food pouches, a breather pouch, tool pouches, energy and food capsules, and from which he hangs his two lightsabers; he prefers to keep these hidden from view, to keep others calm.
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Personality:
Boolon is quite peaceful and relaxed. When not on diplomatic assignments or other missions, he spends his free time meditating or reading material from the Jedi Archives, eager to learn much of those who came before him. Like most Ithorians, Boolon reveres the natural world. His early years spent on the herdships floating above Ithor taught him to love nature as if it was a part of himself; that it IS a part of himself. He greatly respects (and even envies) the innocence and purity of plants and animals. Boolon is, at times, visibly uncomfortable on Coruscant; the planet being one massive city, there is little greenery and no wildlife to be seen, which greatly confused him when he first arrived. He tends the several gardens around the Temple, particularly the Meditation Gardens, where he spends most of his time. He also visits the Jedi Temple Menagerie from time to time, studying the various plants and creatures kept there.
Boolon is also quite intelligent and well-spoken, having spent countless hours reading and researching. His interests range from aetiology and botany, bioecology and biology, through dozens of subjects, down to zoology. Boolon speaks fluent Ithorese and Galactic Basic, the latter with a quite noticeable accent. He is also adept at Droidspeak and Bocce, languages being one of his many areas of study.
He thoroughly enjoys meaningful conversation with others. Boolon enjoys learning about others, and always maintains a respectful attitude when both speaking and listening. He would likely have a fit if anyone spoke to him of their dislike of nature or of particular races, though few hold such beliefs, and fewer still would ever speak such foolishness to Boolon's face. As he respects others greatly, he too is greatly respected by others. Many, whether Padawans of a different master, fellow Knights, or even some Masters, will often come to Boolon for his wisdom. Boolon takes great interest in helping others with their problems. He cares greatly for his brothers and sisters within the Order.
Boolon deeply cares for all life. He always begins conflict resolution with diplomacy, hearing each side's case and giving everybody a fair chance. Even when it is clear that the issue will come to blows, Boolon does not draw his lightsaber, offering each side much opportunity to stand down and calm themselves, so that peace can be maintained. In this, he uses his abilities in the force to calm others and to convince them that fighting solves nothing, only creating further problems. His level of care and respect also comes into play when he is forced to draw his two lightsabers. He will steadily use the force to calm the combatants down, and tends to take a defensive stance, his blows only meant to block or disarm. Boolon is fully prepared to kill if it is necessary, though he prefers to avoid bloodshed at all cost. He frequently employs Niman, The Way of the Rancor, the diplomat's form. He uses his force powers in sync with his lightsabers to end the battle quickly. Boolon also frequently uses his powers of healing, whether to heal himself, an ally, or even his adversary.
Boolon does have an issue with self doubt. His second Padawan learner fell to the Dark Side, and Boolon was eventually forced to slay his former apprentice. He blamed himself for his apprentice's fall from righteousness. Boolon has mostly come to terms with what happened, but the pain and doubt still lingers. He also feels lonely at times, thinking on the possibility of a wife and children, but he convinces himself otherwise. His duty, his sacrifice is greater and more important than such desires.
He is also quite humble, though it may also be mixed with self doubt. Not long after he struck down his fallen apprentice, he was offered promotion to the rank of Master, and a seat on the council. Boolon declined, believing his skills to be unsatisfactory, and his performance to be inadequate, despite the many peace treaties and trade relations he has established, and the lives he has saved.
Birth place: Ithor (Herdships)
Faction: Jedi
Rank: Knight-Consular, Diplomat
Lightsaber: Dual Wield (Single Phase)
Color: Green (Left Hand), Purple (Right hand)
Practiced Lightsaber forms:
Shii-Cho: 5
Makashi: 1
Soresu: 1
Niman: 5
>>Sub-form Jar-kai, or Dual Wield: 3
Force-Sensitive Abilities or practices:
Telekinetic: 5
Telepathic: 8
Body: 5
Sense: 6
Protection: 5
Healing: 8
Destruction: 0
Specialized Skills: Animal Friendship, Force Bellow
Attributes:
Physical Strength: 4
Intelligence: 7
Speed: 5
Leadership: 6
Unarmed: 2
Melee Weapons: 3
Ranged Weapons: 1
Padawan: Disiria Secura, a female Twi'lek.
Pet(s): "Flen", a male Massiff. A friendly "guard dog", Flen often accompanies Boolon, or otherwise stays behind at the Jedi Temple.
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Droid(s): H4-L1-GE3, or "Hali", a GE3 model protocol droid with female programming. Hali usually accompanies Boolon on his missions, or otherwise stays behind at the Jedi Temple.
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Bio:
Boolon was born to a loving mother and father on the great Herdships above the lush jungle planet of Ithor. His mother was a poet and a songstress, weaving words and notes together in beautiful harmony, her works inspired by the breathtaking views of their planet. Similarly, his father was an artisan, making various, wonderful crafts inspired by nature; earthen pots decorated with images of the local wildlife, tapestries depicting twisting jungle vines and trees and the six silvery moons of their world. Their union was marked by a great migration of thousands of Boolon, great birds native to Ithor. The sight of their flight set against the rising sun deeply moved the two lovers, and so they named their son Boolon, in remembrance of the day the two became one. As a young child, Boolon was astonished by the sights of the vast jungle and waterfalls, the noises of all the birds and insects and even some reeks. He fell in love with his world and his existence--which made it all the more difficult when a Jedi Watchman discovered his deep connection to the Force. At age 5, a sad and frightened Boolon bade his parents farewell, as he was taken to Coruscant for training in the ways of the Jedi.
On Coruscant, Boolon was deeply frightened, though he tried (and failed) to hide it. His world was lush and green and full of life; this one was grey and dull. Where are all the animals? The plants? Where is the life?Boolon did not fit in particularly well when first arriving at the Jedi Temple. Others would chatter and stare at everything in awe and joy. Boolon shyly trudged along, missing his parents and the Mother Jungle. When his lessons began, Boolon perked up a bit. He learned to speak Galactic Basic, although with a thick Ithorese accent. His hunger for knowledge and understanding became evident, when he would spend hours studying, and would often be the first to answer questions. History, science, politics, the Code...He also spent much of his time meditating, and when he first discovered the Meditation Gardens, he finally felt at home within the Jedi Temple. He also trained in lightsaber combat, though did not fully understand why people would want to fight in the first place, until learning of the Dark Side of the force. Even then, he could not fully comprehend why someone would perform acts of violence and evil. When the day for his Initiate Trials came, Boolon was ready. He passed the dueling portion with some difficulty, but few were surprised when his keen mind allowed him to pass the other trials with ease. He was ready to become MORE.
Many Younglings eagerly sought to impress Jedi Knights and Masters with their skills with a lightsaber, in order to gain their favor and tutelage, but Boolon simply meditated. A Mon Calamari Jedi Master was walking by and noticed Boolon sitting in the corner, meditating by himself. "Hello, my friend. Why do you not practice your skills with the lightsaber, like those others do?" he asked, pointing to two sparring Younglings, surrounded by Younglings, Knights, and Masters who had come to watch. Boolon simply replied, "Fighting does not resolve conflict. It causes conflict. Meditation, enlightenment, and knowledge resolve conflict, and prevent it in the first place", and continued with his meditation. This Jedi Master smiled and nodded. At age 10, Boolon became a Padawan, with his teacher, Jedi Master Senbar Terespi, a wise, old Mon Calamari who was greatly respected.
There was a natural synergy between Boolon and Senbar. The two enjoyed lengthy discussion and debate, keen minds exercising each other. Senbar trained his apprentice in the ways of the Force, and in lightsaber combat. Boolon worked hard to honor his master. Senbar was often sent on diplomatic missions by the Jedi Council, and Boolon accompanied him on many. Senbar and his skills in diplomacy were a credit to the Jedi Council and the Republic. Boolon learned much in his travels with Senbar.
Their first mission together was rather irregular for both Senbar and Boolon. A man on Coruscant was threatening suicide; he was an investor, and all of his stocks crashed and became worthless, bankrupting him. The local law enforcement agency had failed to talk him down, and so they requested the Jedi to help. Senbar and Boolon ascended the apartment complex the suicidal man was on the roof of, and tried to convince him to come down. Senbar wasn't getting through to him, and the man was inching closer and closer to the edge, so Boolon attempted to reason with him. He used what little he knew of the Force to honey his words, and convinced the failed investor that life was worth living, despite the major setback. Senbar and Boolon left the apartment complex with the man, and they were greeted by roaring applause from onlookers and police officers. Senbar grew even closer to Boolon after that; some would say that Senbar saw his apprentice as the son that he never had. Indeed, the two spent nearly every waking minute together, in training, conversation, study, meditation, and in duty.
Another, more typical mission for the two, saw them on Corellia, in the city of Coronet. The Inner Rim worlds of Corellia and Pengalan IV became trade partners. It was a mutually beneficial arrangement. However, at this time, the Corellian government was pushing Pengalan IV too hard, demanding too many raw materials (mainly gems and minerals) in return for too few much needed supplies, such as water shipments, moisture farm equipment, and medicine. Boolon and Senbar were to speak to the government and convince them to make a fairer deal with Pengalan IV, before tensions grew. It proved to be quite easy, as the trade minister was very cowardly, and the presence of two Jedi was overwhelming for him. New trade agreements were drawn up and Pengalan IV continued to prosper.
Boolon heavily focused on training his skills with the Force. Senbar taught him everything he could, from how to focus his thoughts and block out distractions, harnessing the spirit of the force, and manipulating it with his mind. Between the many diplomatic missions and years of training, Senbar took Boolon to Ilum to construct his first lightsaber. Senbar's own was simple, the blade green in color to reflect his commitment to peace. Over a process of weeks, Boolon contructed his lightsaber in the image of his master's, and finally, totally mentally and physically exhausted, at age 16, he held his lightsaber aloft and activated it, a shaft of green light coming forth and bathing Boolon in a glow of success. His master was very proud, and they returned to their usual duties of training, and going on missions of diplomacy.
Boolon and Senbar were sent to Onderon to investigate reports of overhunting and to convince the government to step up their prevention and punishment of overhunting. Heavier fines and prison sentences for poaching were put in place at the suggestion of Boolon, and the government sharpened their lookout for the local wildlife. The two Jedi also patrolled the wilderness themselves, and encountered a group of people who were both hunting without permits, and were killing obscene amounts of wildlife. Boolon felt anger rising in himself for their disregard for the natural order of things, but Senbar told his Padawan to relax, which Boolon did, with some difficulty. The two managed to convince the hunters to buy hunting licenses and to stop overhunting. They felt that they had done a good job, but reports came years later that the government had again grown slack in protecting the wildlife.
One mission saw the pair on Malastare. The Republic was pushing--albeit, lightly--for a colonizing project, but the native Dugs were resisting this change. Senbar and Boolon traveled to the planet and spoke with the government. They were met with resistance and suspicion, but were allowed to negotiate with the government. Sadly, the negotiations fell through, and the colonization project was refused. (The planet would be colonized by Gran two millenia later, though the native Dugs warred against the colonists, and were eventually defeated.)
Their travels were not without peril. On a goodwill tour to Alderaan, an Imperial loyalist recognized Boolon and Senbar as Jedi, and took a shot at Senbar. Sensing the danger, Boolon placed himself between the gunman and Senbar. Boolon was badly wounded, and the gunman was arrested. After being treated and taken back to the Jedi Temple, Boolon learned that in protecting his master and taking a blaster bolt for him, he had passed not just one, but two Jedi trials--the Trial of Courage, and the Trial of the Flesh--and was permitted to continue on to complete the other Trials. Boolon was 22 years old at this time. He questioned his master, believing himself to be unready for the Trials, but Senbar told his apprentice that he had learned everything he could from the old Jedi Master.
One night after training, Boolon received a vision through the Force, of his parents in terrible agony. In the morning, he pleaded with Senbar to take him back to Ithor. Eventually, and in spite of himself, Senbar agreed, and the two set off. On the Herdships, Boolon found his way back to his childhood home, but the family living there was not his own. Asking where his parents had gone, he was told that they descended to the planet's surface, to live in the Mother Jungle. Boolon and Senbar went to the planet's surface. After a few days of searching, they found the home of Boolon's parents. Two desiccated, partially devoured Ithorian corpses lay outside the home. Boolon howled with grief and anger for the beasts that had done this. He found animal tracks leading away from the bodies, and followed them until he reached a cave, in which he found a family of rabid Ursmals--predatory bears native to Ithor. Boolon angrily struck them all down. He buried his parents and mourned them for many days on the planet's surface, his master trying to comfort him. Boolon returned to the cave where the Ursmals had been and he sat inside. Concentrating deeply, he meditated in that cave for days, reflecting upon the death of his parents, all of his regrets, all of his anger. Eventually, he fought down his demons, coming to terms with his parents' deaths, casting aside his anger, and mourning the Ursmals who had killed his parents. They were crazed and hungry, he reasoned. Boolon left the cave and wandered the Mother Jungle aimlessly. He communed with nature, observing all of the plants and tall trees, spending time among the various animals and meditating. He also used his connection to nature and his knowledge of force mind tricks to calm and befriend the local wildlife, and continued to refine this ability over the years. When he felt he was at peace, Boolon and Senbar left Ithor, and Boolon had passed the Trial of the Spirit.
After several nights at the Jedi Temple of meditation, lightsaber practice, and conversation with his Master, it was arranged that for Boolon's final Trial, the Trial of Skill, he was to duel with the Jedi Battlemaster, and prove that he possessed sufficient skill with a lightsaber. Boolon fought valiantly, but he was disarmed and his lightsaber combat prowess was found wanting--he failed the Trial. Determined, Boolon spent many months honing his skill with the lightsaber, practicing several of the Forms and techniques. He was offered another chance to duel the Battlemaster for his Knighthood, and Boolon agreed. Putting his new skills to the test, he fought with renewed vigor, and was made to yield, but had impressed the Battlemaster with his abilities. He had passed the Trial of Skill. His Trials now complete, Boolon became a full Jedi Knight, filling Master Senbar with pride in his former apprentice.
Boolon's ascension to Knighthood was marked with celebration--and sorrow. Master Senbar was found dead the next morning, having passed peacefully in his sleep, fulfilled, having successfully trained his last apprentice. Boolon was greatly pained by his passing, as were all of the Jedi who knew Senbar Terespi. He was kind, courteous, and wise. Boolon meditated in solitude for many nights before he was at peace.
Boolon's first encounter with a Dark Jedi was on Alderaan. A number of high-profile murders had taken place, and witnesses had claimed that the murderer had wielded a lightsaber--indeed, the victims were all dismembered, and the wounds were cauterized. Fortunately, the local police had managed to arrest the criminal. The government wanted to put the Dark Jedi to death, but Boolon was sent to request life imprisonment instead, and to recover the criminal's lightsaber. While resting in his provided chambers the night before the talks were to take place, somebody broke into Boolon's room--brandishing a red lightsaber. A fierce battle ensued, and Boolon just barely managed to slay the assassin. It was discovered in the morning that the Dark Jedi had managed to escape his cell by using the force to choke the life out of a guard and recover the keys. He then reclaimed his lightsaber. Further investigation revealed that the Dark Jedi was a former Jedi Knight who was seduced by the power of the Dark Side, and went rogue. It is presumed that he had sensed Boolon's presence, and decided to slay the Jedi before making his escape. Boolon brought the fallen Jedi's lightsaber back to the Jedi Temple.
After the attempt on Boolon's life, he decided that he would be more effective in combat with another lightsaber. He went alone to Ilum and created his second lightsaber; this time, making a saber with a purple blade. He would wield this new weapon in his right hand, with his old lightsaber in his left hand.
At age 25, Boolon took on his first Padawan learner; a Gran named Meelan Ustare. Boolon was resting in the Meditation Gardens, and noticed the young Gran doing the same. Boolon sat down with him, and the two discussed their love of nature. They bonded, and their Master-Padawan relationship began. Boolon was very pleased with his apprentice, taking him on many missions as his own master had done with him, years before.
The first mission that Boolon and Meelan went on together was a great learning experience for both of them. They were sent to Duro to help the planet coordinate restoration efforts, the planet having been ravaged by Mandalorians centuries earlier. The two spoke with the government and helped them arrange various trading contracts and colonization efforts with nearby systems.
Boolon and Meelan were very close. Meelan greatly respected Boolon's wisdom, patience, and social graces, and vice versa, though Boolon saw Meelan as more of a go-getter and more action oriented.
When they day came for Meelan to make his own lightsaber, he chose to make one with a yellow blade, although the general design of the saber greatly reflected Boolon's. Boolon was very proud of his apprentice when he had built his lightsaber.
Meelan's Jedi Trials went smoothly. Boolon's apprentice had taken the middle ground, concentrating equally on training both force powers and lightsaber proficiency. The day Meelan was Knighted was quite possibly the happiest day of Boolon's life.
After training Meelan, which brought Boolon to the 41st year of his life, he decided to take up another hobby, which would eventually aid him in his work; building a personal GE3-series protocol droid. The droid would be a boon to him, being a translator whenever he needed one during his duties as a diplomat. He would gradually gather parts during missions and assemble them
in his free time, which would take many years, since he had to consult others for help in building the droid, as well as various articles and manuals.
Not a year after his training of Meelan was finished, Boolon took notice of a Twi'lek Youngling who spent much of his time nose-deep in books. The two spoke, and the boy seemed a bit rude to Boolon, but nevertheless, he offered to take him on as his Padawan, and the boy accepted. His name was Jynn Falotha. This would prove a good match. The Twi'lek had an insatiable hunger for knowledge, and Boolon fed him as much as he could, seeing it as youthful enthusiasm. As the boy grew older, though, Boolon began to realize the arrogance and recklessness that Jynn possessed. Boolon continued to train him.
It was also during this time that he finally completed his pet project of building a protocol droid. He gave the droid feminine progamming, and designated the unit H4-L1-GE3, or "Hali", closely named after the species of songbird (Haali) that inhabited the planet Ithor. Hali was a great diplomatic aide to Boolon, able to translate thousands of alien languages, and relayed alien speech back to Boolon in Droidspeak (as Boolon had learned Droidspeak in his language studies, and many did not understand Droidspeak, so the secrecy between the conversations of Hali and Boolon during missions was very beneficial).
While receiving lessons from Boolon about force powers, Jynn frequently inquired about what force powers the Sith and Dark Jedi employed, and how powerful they were. Boolon took this as simply being the desire to learn more about one's adversaries, and Boolon indulged Jynn, telling him records of the terrible power that Dark Jedi could wield. Jynn's reactions disturbed Boolon, however, as the young Twi'lek seemed fascinated and intrigued by how much power could be harnessed through manipulation of the Dark Side of the Force.
With each mission that Boolon and Jynn went on together, Boolon felt only more and more concern for his Padawan learner. A trip to Trandosha was a particular eye-opener for Boolon. Trandosha had joined the Republic millenia earlier, but they had not really been integrated into the Republic. Boolon and Jynn were to speak with their government and encourage more migration between Trandosha and the Core Worlds, both ways, so that their cultures and politics could become closer. When it became clear that the Trandoshans were hesitant to merge cultures, Jynn became impatient and angry, going so far as to insult Trandoshian society and call them "barbaric". Boolon hastily apologized for his Padawan's rashness and left the planet with his apprentice, fearing that Jynn would harm Republic relations with Trandosha, and possibly bring a violent response upon the two Jedi.
After constructing his lightsaber, the Twi'lek boldly told Boolon that he was ready for his Jedi Trials. Boolon admired his enthusiasm, but denied Jynn's request, believing him to be unready for the Trials. This embittered the Padawan, making him believe that Boolon was deliberately holding him back, out of jealousy. Jynn left the Order in his anger, killed a man, and stole his starship, fleeing to the Outer Rim to seek power alone.
Boolon was devastated, and made every effort to track his apprentice down and convince him to return to the Jedi Order and atone for his actions. Eventually, he heard rumors of a lightsaber-wielding psychopath, going from planet to planet, seeking knowledge and power, and slaying anybody in his way. He tracked the rumors to Ryloth, and there, he finally encountered his Padawan learner, learning from a Dark Jedi. He begged his apprentice to return to the Jedi Temple with him, but Jynn refused, believing that he would be slain upon his return, and that the Jedi were holding him back. He and his Dark Jedi ally attacked Boolon, and he was forced to defend himself. Jynn and his ally were slain, leaving Boolon to return to Coruscant, alone and grieving.
Boolon was now 51, and grappling with self doubt over his failure to successfully train Jynn Falotha. Others within the Order tried to assure him that he did the right thing, and was a highly valuable member of the Jedi, though Boolon never really believed their words to be true. Boolon was offered promotion to the rank of Jedi Master, and a seat on the High Council. He respectfully declined, believing himself to lack the necessary skills and abilities. Boolon continued to serve as a diplomat, going to many planets to hear out grievances and resolve disputes.
On one mission, Boolon was sent to Geonosis to petition the Hive Councils to extradite a Republic military officer who had deserted his position and fled to the Outer Rim, but was picked up and arrested by the Geonosians when he landed on the planet for repairs to his starship. Boolon happened upon an abandoned Massiff pup, and took it back to the Jedi Temple with him to be his pet after he had resolved the issue with the Hive Councils and had the prisoner extradited to Coruscant. Boolon was thanked for his success in resolving the situation, but the highlight of that experience for Boolon was his new pet. He named the Massiff "Flen", after the species of beasts of burden native to Ithor.
Boolon is 54 years old and still serving the Jedi Order as a diplomat. He still mourns his fallen apprentice, but is beginning to come to terms with what happened. Boolon still has his pet Massiff, Flen, who is now 3 years old, a faithful companion to the old Jedi Knight. He often brings his protocol droid, Hali, on his missions. Boolon has refined his appreciation of nature, and his knowledge of force telepathy, so thoroughly that he can calm and befriend many animals and beasts, be they wild or domesticated. He can also use his skills in the force to amplify his voice to great levels, capable of destroying obstructions. His first Padawan, Jedi Knight Meelan Ustare, serves the Jedi Order as an investigator, though Boolon rarely sees him.
Walking about the Jedi Temple one day, Boolon saw a young female Twi'lek alone, sobbing mournfully. Boolon spoke with her and comforted her; she was a Padawan, and her master had been slain by Dark Jedi. The two spoke for quite some time, and for days afterward. Her name was Disiria Secura, and they got along very well. Boolon humbly offered to be her new master, and Disiria gratefully accepted. The two now embark on missions together.
RP Sample:
As the NR2 gully jumper took off from the starship port, Boolon let out a deep sigh. H4-L1, or "Hali", Boolon's protocol droid, turned to face him. "Is something troubling you, Master?", she inquired, speaking in Ithorese. Boolon ran his spindly fingers over his head, brushing the few, greyed hairs he had. "No, Hali," he lied, "I am just tired." It wasn't much of a lie; he WAS tired, having spent the whole night reading up on the planet they were headed to. But something was indeed troubling him. A Jedi on a Sith-controlled world is bound to attract some undesired attention, he thought. I don't want another Dark Jedi trying to kill me in my sleep. A number of political activists had been arrested on Criaxa, and Boolon was sent by the Jedi Council to petition the local government to release them into Republic space. It was a dangerous assignment, being a Jedi so far into Sith territory--but Boolon was determined to rescue the prisoners.
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Boolon felt a ripple in the Force--as if a light, mysterious breeze brushed past him in an instant. He reached under his robes and drew his lightsabers. Not a moment after they activated, their green and purple hues lightening the darkness, did a crimson red lightsaber blade descend and meet Boolon's two sabers in a flash of light. The Sith recklessly pushed forward, hacking and slashing in an effort to break Boolon's guard. Beyond the red glow, the Ithorian Jedi couldn't see anything but a mass of dark robes. Boolon blocked each blow with one lightsaber, and immediately countered with the other saber, gaining momentum and pushing the Sith backwards. Growling, the assailant extended his free hand towards Boolon, and bolts of lightning flowed from his fingertips. They arced and raced towards the old Ithorian Jedi. Boolon crossed his sabers, blocking the potentially fatal blow. Renewing his assault, the dark Jedi advanced towards Boolon and swung his lightsaber for a beheading stroke. The Ithorian ducked the blow, and, sucking in great lungfuls of air, channeled the Force through his voice; Boolon howled at a deafening volume, and a blast of energy flung the Sith backwards and into a wall, resulting in a sickening crack. Boolon slowly approached the fallen Sith, deactivating one saber and putting it away, but keeping the other at a ready position. He reached his free hand down to the Sith, and lifted his head up. "Gone. Broke his neck" Boolon said to himself with a sigh. "What a terrible waste." Deactivating his other lightsaber and tucking it away, Boolon--with some difficulty--lifted his fallen foe and leaned him against the wall in a more dignified position. He pulled the hood of the Sith's robes back, revealing the pale, handsome face of a young Human man. "Barely seems older than a child", Boolon thought sadly.
Race: Ithorian
Age: 54
Height: 6"2'
Weight: 165 lbs
Appearance:
Boolon is an Ithorian of average height and weight, though he has grown a bit paunchy from his relaxed duties as a diplomat. He has a single, spotted hump on the back of his head, which started in a long, thick, curving neck, ending in his T-shaped head which had eye stalks on either side, bearing his large, deep black eyes. Typical for an Ithroain, Boolon has two mouths and four throats (which are useful for a particular Force skill). A few grey hairs stand on his head. His skin is a reddish-brown, and quite wrinkled.
In general, his presence is calming and disarming. He walks slowly, with dignified gait. He has a slight hunch, from his countless hours spent meditating alone, pouring over articles from the Jedi Archives, and from mere old age, but he can also seem quite spritely at times. He can push his body past its normal limits through manipulation of the force, if need be, and can naturally achieve a decent jog. Boolon seems calm and collected, but at the same time, cheery and inviting, offering warm greetings to passersby, fellow Jedi or not.
Boolon commonly wears an olive green-colored robe which flows down to about mid-calf. His tunic is a light, sandy brown, and the tabard is a dark brown. He finds his clothes to be most agreeable due to their earthly colors, and his affinity for nature and life. Boolon wears plain white pants. He also wears the standard Jedi utility belt, where he carries food pouches, a breather pouch, tool pouches, energy and food capsules, and from which he hangs his two lightsabers; he prefers to keep these hidden from view, to keep others calm.
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Personality:
Boolon is quite peaceful and relaxed. When not on diplomatic assignments or other missions, he spends his free time meditating or reading material from the Jedi Archives, eager to learn much of those who came before him. Like most Ithorians, Boolon reveres the natural world. His early years spent on the herdships floating above Ithor taught him to love nature as if it was a part of himself; that it IS a part of himself. He greatly respects (and even envies) the innocence and purity of plants and animals. Boolon is, at times, visibly uncomfortable on Coruscant; the planet being one massive city, there is little greenery and no wildlife to be seen, which greatly confused him when he first arrived. He tends the several gardens around the Temple, particularly the Meditation Gardens, where he spends most of his time. He also visits the Jedi Temple Menagerie from time to time, studying the various plants and creatures kept there.
Boolon is also quite intelligent and well-spoken, having spent countless hours reading and researching. His interests range from aetiology and botany, bioecology and biology, through dozens of subjects, down to zoology. Boolon speaks fluent Ithorese and Galactic Basic, the latter with a quite noticeable accent. He is also adept at Droidspeak and Bocce, languages being one of his many areas of study.
He thoroughly enjoys meaningful conversation with others. Boolon enjoys learning about others, and always maintains a respectful attitude when both speaking and listening. He would likely have a fit if anyone spoke to him of their dislike of nature or of particular races, though few hold such beliefs, and fewer still would ever speak such foolishness to Boolon's face. As he respects others greatly, he too is greatly respected by others. Many, whether Padawans of a different master, fellow Knights, or even some Masters, will often come to Boolon for his wisdom. Boolon takes great interest in helping others with their problems. He cares greatly for his brothers and sisters within the Order.
Boolon deeply cares for all life. He always begins conflict resolution with diplomacy, hearing each side's case and giving everybody a fair chance. Even when it is clear that the issue will come to blows, Boolon does not draw his lightsaber, offering each side much opportunity to stand down and calm themselves, so that peace can be maintained. In this, he uses his abilities in the force to calm others and to convince them that fighting solves nothing, only creating further problems. His level of care and respect also comes into play when he is forced to draw his two lightsabers. He will steadily use the force to calm the combatants down, and tends to take a defensive stance, his blows only meant to block or disarm. Boolon is fully prepared to kill if it is necessary, though he prefers to avoid bloodshed at all cost. He frequently employs Niman, The Way of the Rancor, the diplomat's form. He uses his force powers in sync with his lightsabers to end the battle quickly. Boolon also frequently uses his powers of healing, whether to heal himself, an ally, or even his adversary.
Boolon does have an issue with self doubt. His second Padawan learner fell to the Dark Side, and Boolon was eventually forced to slay his former apprentice. He blamed himself for his apprentice's fall from righteousness. Boolon has mostly come to terms with what happened, but the pain and doubt still lingers. He also feels lonely at times, thinking on the possibility of a wife and children, but he convinces himself otherwise. His duty, his sacrifice is greater and more important than such desires.
He is also quite humble, though it may also be mixed with self doubt. Not long after he struck down his fallen apprentice, he was offered promotion to the rank of Master, and a seat on the council. Boolon declined, believing his skills to be unsatisfactory, and his performance to be inadequate, despite the many peace treaties and trade relations he has established, and the lives he has saved.
Birth place: Ithor (Herdships)
Faction: Jedi
Rank: Knight-Consular, Diplomat
Lightsaber: Dual Wield (Single Phase)
Color: Green (Left Hand), Purple (Right hand)
Practiced Lightsaber forms:
Shii-Cho: 5
Makashi: 1
Soresu: 1
Niman: 5
>>Sub-form Jar-kai, or Dual Wield: 3
Force-Sensitive Abilities or practices:
Telekinetic: 5
Telepathic: 8
Body: 5
Sense: 6
Protection: 5
Healing: 8
Destruction: 0
Specialized Skills: Animal Friendship, Force Bellow
Attributes:
Physical Strength: 4
Intelligence: 7
Speed: 5
Leadership: 6
Unarmed: 2
Melee Weapons: 3
Ranged Weapons: 1
Padawan: Disiria Secura, a female Twi'lek.
Pet(s): "Flen", a male Massiff. A friendly "guard dog", Flen often accompanies Boolon, or otherwise stays behind at the Jedi Temple.
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Droid(s): H4-L1-GE3, or "Hali", a GE3 model protocol droid with female programming. Hali usually accompanies Boolon on his missions, or otherwise stays behind at the Jedi Temple.
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Bio:
Pre-Discovery
Boolon was born to a loving mother and father on the great Herdships above the lush jungle planet of Ithor. His mother was a poet and a songstress, weaving words and notes together in beautiful harmony, her works inspired by the breathtaking views of their planet. Similarly, his father was an artisan, making various, wonderful crafts inspired by nature; earthen pots decorated with images of the local wildlife, tapestries depicting twisting jungle vines and trees and the six silvery moons of their world. Their union was marked by a great migration of thousands of Boolon, great birds native to Ithor. The sight of their flight set against the rising sun deeply moved the two lovers, and so they named their son Boolon, in remembrance of the day the two became one. As a young child, Boolon was astonished by the sights of the vast jungle and waterfalls, the noises of all the birds and insects and even some reeks. He fell in love with his world and his existence--which made it all the more difficult when a Jedi Watchman discovered his deep connection to the Force. At age 5, a sad and frightened Boolon bade his parents farewell, as he was taken to Coruscant for training in the ways of the Jedi.
Boolon the Youngling
On Coruscant, Boolon was deeply frightened, though he tried (and failed) to hide it. His world was lush and green and full of life; this one was grey and dull. Where are all the animals? The plants? Where is the life?Boolon did not fit in particularly well when first arriving at the Jedi Temple. Others would chatter and stare at everything in awe and joy. Boolon shyly trudged along, missing his parents and the Mother Jungle. When his lessons began, Boolon perked up a bit. He learned to speak Galactic Basic, although with a thick Ithorese accent. His hunger for knowledge and understanding became evident, when he would spend hours studying, and would often be the first to answer questions. History, science, politics, the Code...He also spent much of his time meditating, and when he first discovered the Meditation Gardens, he finally felt at home within the Jedi Temple. He also trained in lightsaber combat, though did not fully understand why people would want to fight in the first place, until learning of the Dark Side of the force. Even then, he could not fully comprehend why someone would perform acts of violence and evil. When the day for his Initiate Trials came, Boolon was ready. He passed the dueling portion with some difficulty, but few were surprised when his keen mind allowed him to pass the other trials with ease. He was ready to become MORE.
Many Younglings eagerly sought to impress Jedi Knights and Masters with their skills with a lightsaber, in order to gain their favor and tutelage, but Boolon simply meditated. A Mon Calamari Jedi Master was walking by and noticed Boolon sitting in the corner, meditating by himself. "Hello, my friend. Why do you not practice your skills with the lightsaber, like those others do?" he asked, pointing to two sparring Younglings, surrounded by Younglings, Knights, and Masters who had come to watch. Boolon simply replied, "Fighting does not resolve conflict. It causes conflict. Meditation, enlightenment, and knowledge resolve conflict, and prevent it in the first place", and continued with his meditation. This Jedi Master smiled and nodded. At age 10, Boolon became a Padawan, with his teacher, Jedi Master Senbar Terespi, a wise, old Mon Calamari who was greatly respected.
Padawan Years
There was a natural synergy between Boolon and Senbar. The two enjoyed lengthy discussion and debate, keen minds exercising each other. Senbar trained his apprentice in the ways of the Force, and in lightsaber combat. Boolon worked hard to honor his master. Senbar was often sent on diplomatic missions by the Jedi Council, and Boolon accompanied him on many. Senbar and his skills in diplomacy were a credit to the Jedi Council and the Republic. Boolon learned much in his travels with Senbar.
Their first mission together was rather irregular for both Senbar and Boolon. A man on Coruscant was threatening suicide; he was an investor, and all of his stocks crashed and became worthless, bankrupting him. The local law enforcement agency had failed to talk him down, and so they requested the Jedi to help. Senbar and Boolon ascended the apartment complex the suicidal man was on the roof of, and tried to convince him to come down. Senbar wasn't getting through to him, and the man was inching closer and closer to the edge, so Boolon attempted to reason with him. He used what little he knew of the Force to honey his words, and convinced the failed investor that life was worth living, despite the major setback. Senbar and Boolon left the apartment complex with the man, and they were greeted by roaring applause from onlookers and police officers. Senbar grew even closer to Boolon after that; some would say that Senbar saw his apprentice as the son that he never had. Indeed, the two spent nearly every waking minute together, in training, conversation, study, meditation, and in duty.
Another, more typical mission for the two, saw them on Corellia, in the city of Coronet. The Inner Rim worlds of Corellia and Pengalan IV became trade partners. It was a mutually beneficial arrangement. However, at this time, the Corellian government was pushing Pengalan IV too hard, demanding too many raw materials (mainly gems and minerals) in return for too few much needed supplies, such as water shipments, moisture farm equipment, and medicine. Boolon and Senbar were to speak to the government and convince them to make a fairer deal with Pengalan IV, before tensions grew. It proved to be quite easy, as the trade minister was very cowardly, and the presence of two Jedi was overwhelming for him. New trade agreements were drawn up and Pengalan IV continued to prosper.
Boolon heavily focused on training his skills with the Force. Senbar taught him everything he could, from how to focus his thoughts and block out distractions, harnessing the spirit of the force, and manipulating it with his mind. Between the many diplomatic missions and years of training, Senbar took Boolon to Ilum to construct his first lightsaber. Senbar's own was simple, the blade green in color to reflect his commitment to peace. Over a process of weeks, Boolon contructed his lightsaber in the image of his master's, and finally, totally mentally and physically exhausted, at age 16, he held his lightsaber aloft and activated it, a shaft of green light coming forth and bathing Boolon in a glow of success. His master was very proud, and they returned to their usual duties of training, and going on missions of diplomacy.
Boolon and Senbar were sent to Onderon to investigate reports of overhunting and to convince the government to step up their prevention and punishment of overhunting. Heavier fines and prison sentences for poaching were put in place at the suggestion of Boolon, and the government sharpened their lookout for the local wildlife. The two Jedi also patrolled the wilderness themselves, and encountered a group of people who were both hunting without permits, and were killing obscene amounts of wildlife. Boolon felt anger rising in himself for their disregard for the natural order of things, but Senbar told his Padawan to relax, which Boolon did, with some difficulty. The two managed to convince the hunters to buy hunting licenses and to stop overhunting. They felt that they had done a good job, but reports came years later that the government had again grown slack in protecting the wildlife.
One mission saw the pair on Malastare. The Republic was pushing--albeit, lightly--for a colonizing project, but the native Dugs were resisting this change. Senbar and Boolon traveled to the planet and spoke with the government. They were met with resistance and suspicion, but were allowed to negotiate with the government. Sadly, the negotiations fell through, and the colonization project was refused. (The planet would be colonized by Gran two millenia later, though the native Dugs warred against the colonists, and were eventually defeated.)
Their travels were not without peril. On a goodwill tour to Alderaan, an Imperial loyalist recognized Boolon and Senbar as Jedi, and took a shot at Senbar. Sensing the danger, Boolon placed himself between the gunman and Senbar. Boolon was badly wounded, and the gunman was arrested. After being treated and taken back to the Jedi Temple, Boolon learned that in protecting his master and taking a blaster bolt for him, he had passed not just one, but two Jedi trials--the Trial of Courage, and the Trial of the Flesh--and was permitted to continue on to complete the other Trials. Boolon was 22 years old at this time. He questioned his master, believing himself to be unready for the Trials, but Senbar told his apprentice that he had learned everything he could from the old Jedi Master.
One night after training, Boolon received a vision through the Force, of his parents in terrible agony. In the morning, he pleaded with Senbar to take him back to Ithor. Eventually, and in spite of himself, Senbar agreed, and the two set off. On the Herdships, Boolon found his way back to his childhood home, but the family living there was not his own. Asking where his parents had gone, he was told that they descended to the planet's surface, to live in the Mother Jungle. Boolon and Senbar went to the planet's surface. After a few days of searching, they found the home of Boolon's parents. Two desiccated, partially devoured Ithorian corpses lay outside the home. Boolon howled with grief and anger for the beasts that had done this. He found animal tracks leading away from the bodies, and followed them until he reached a cave, in which he found a family of rabid Ursmals--predatory bears native to Ithor. Boolon angrily struck them all down. He buried his parents and mourned them for many days on the planet's surface, his master trying to comfort him. Boolon returned to the cave where the Ursmals had been and he sat inside. Concentrating deeply, he meditated in that cave for days, reflecting upon the death of his parents, all of his regrets, all of his anger. Eventually, he fought down his demons, coming to terms with his parents' deaths, casting aside his anger, and mourning the Ursmals who had killed his parents. They were crazed and hungry, he reasoned. Boolon left the cave and wandered the Mother Jungle aimlessly. He communed with nature, observing all of the plants and tall trees, spending time among the various animals and meditating. He also used his connection to nature and his knowledge of force mind tricks to calm and befriend the local wildlife, and continued to refine this ability over the years. When he felt he was at peace, Boolon and Senbar left Ithor, and Boolon had passed the Trial of the Spirit.
After several nights at the Jedi Temple of meditation, lightsaber practice, and conversation with his Master, it was arranged that for Boolon's final Trial, the Trial of Skill, he was to duel with the Jedi Battlemaster, and prove that he possessed sufficient skill with a lightsaber. Boolon fought valiantly, but he was disarmed and his lightsaber combat prowess was found wanting--he failed the Trial. Determined, Boolon spent many months honing his skill with the lightsaber, practicing several of the Forms and techniques. He was offered another chance to duel the Battlemaster for his Knighthood, and Boolon agreed. Putting his new skills to the test, he fought with renewed vigor, and was made to yield, but had impressed the Battlemaster with his abilities. He had passed the Trial of Skill. His Trials now complete, Boolon became a full Jedi Knight, filling Master Senbar with pride in his former apprentice.
Knighthood
Boolon's ascension to Knighthood was marked with celebration--and sorrow. Master Senbar was found dead the next morning, having passed peacefully in his sleep, fulfilled, having successfully trained his last apprentice. Boolon was greatly pained by his passing, as were all of the Jedi who knew Senbar Terespi. He was kind, courteous, and wise. Boolon meditated in solitude for many nights before he was at peace.
Boolon's first encounter with a Dark Jedi was on Alderaan. A number of high-profile murders had taken place, and witnesses had claimed that the murderer had wielded a lightsaber--indeed, the victims were all dismembered, and the wounds were cauterized. Fortunately, the local police had managed to arrest the criminal. The government wanted to put the Dark Jedi to death, but Boolon was sent to request life imprisonment instead, and to recover the criminal's lightsaber. While resting in his provided chambers the night before the talks were to take place, somebody broke into Boolon's room--brandishing a red lightsaber. A fierce battle ensued, and Boolon just barely managed to slay the assassin. It was discovered in the morning that the Dark Jedi had managed to escape his cell by using the force to choke the life out of a guard and recover the keys. He then reclaimed his lightsaber. Further investigation revealed that the Dark Jedi was a former Jedi Knight who was seduced by the power of the Dark Side, and went rogue. It is presumed that he had sensed Boolon's presence, and decided to slay the Jedi before making his escape. Boolon brought the fallen Jedi's lightsaber back to the Jedi Temple.
After the attempt on Boolon's life, he decided that he would be more effective in combat with another lightsaber. He went alone to Ilum and created his second lightsaber; this time, making a saber with a purple blade. He would wield this new weapon in his right hand, with his old lightsaber in his left hand.
At age 25, Boolon took on his first Padawan learner; a Gran named Meelan Ustare. Boolon was resting in the Meditation Gardens, and noticed the young Gran doing the same. Boolon sat down with him, and the two discussed their love of nature. They bonded, and their Master-Padawan relationship began. Boolon was very pleased with his apprentice, taking him on many missions as his own master had done with him, years before.
The first mission that Boolon and Meelan went on together was a great learning experience for both of them. They were sent to Duro to help the planet coordinate restoration efforts, the planet having been ravaged by Mandalorians centuries earlier. The two spoke with the government and helped them arrange various trading contracts and colonization efforts with nearby systems.
Boolon and Meelan were very close. Meelan greatly respected Boolon's wisdom, patience, and social graces, and vice versa, though Boolon saw Meelan as more of a go-getter and more action oriented.
When they day came for Meelan to make his own lightsaber, he chose to make one with a yellow blade, although the general design of the saber greatly reflected Boolon's. Boolon was very proud of his apprentice when he had built his lightsaber.
Meelan's Jedi Trials went smoothly. Boolon's apprentice had taken the middle ground, concentrating equally on training both force powers and lightsaber proficiency. The day Meelan was Knighted was quite possibly the happiest day of Boolon's life.
After training Meelan, which brought Boolon to the 41st year of his life, he decided to take up another hobby, which would eventually aid him in his work; building a personal GE3-series protocol droid. The droid would be a boon to him, being a translator whenever he needed one during his duties as a diplomat. He would gradually gather parts during missions and assemble them
in his free time, which would take many years, since he had to consult others for help in building the droid, as well as various articles and manuals.
Not a year after his training of Meelan was finished, Boolon took notice of a Twi'lek Youngling who spent much of his time nose-deep in books. The two spoke, and the boy seemed a bit rude to Boolon, but nevertheless, he offered to take him on as his Padawan, and the boy accepted. His name was Jynn Falotha. This would prove a good match. The Twi'lek had an insatiable hunger for knowledge, and Boolon fed him as much as he could, seeing it as youthful enthusiasm. As the boy grew older, though, Boolon began to realize the arrogance and recklessness that Jynn possessed. Boolon continued to train him.
It was also during this time that he finally completed his pet project of building a protocol droid. He gave the droid feminine progamming, and designated the unit H4-L1-GE3, or "Hali", closely named after the species of songbird (Haali) that inhabited the planet Ithor. Hali was a great diplomatic aide to Boolon, able to translate thousands of alien languages, and relayed alien speech back to Boolon in Droidspeak (as Boolon had learned Droidspeak in his language studies, and many did not understand Droidspeak, so the secrecy between the conversations of Hali and Boolon during missions was very beneficial).
While receiving lessons from Boolon about force powers, Jynn frequently inquired about what force powers the Sith and Dark Jedi employed, and how powerful they were. Boolon took this as simply being the desire to learn more about one's adversaries, and Boolon indulged Jynn, telling him records of the terrible power that Dark Jedi could wield. Jynn's reactions disturbed Boolon, however, as the young Twi'lek seemed fascinated and intrigued by how much power could be harnessed through manipulation of the Dark Side of the Force.
With each mission that Boolon and Jynn went on together, Boolon felt only more and more concern for his Padawan learner. A trip to Trandosha was a particular eye-opener for Boolon. Trandosha had joined the Republic millenia earlier, but they had not really been integrated into the Republic. Boolon and Jynn were to speak with their government and encourage more migration between Trandosha and the Core Worlds, both ways, so that their cultures and politics could become closer. When it became clear that the Trandoshans were hesitant to merge cultures, Jynn became impatient and angry, going so far as to insult Trandoshian society and call them "barbaric". Boolon hastily apologized for his Padawan's rashness and left the planet with his apprentice, fearing that Jynn would harm Republic relations with Trandosha, and possibly bring a violent response upon the two Jedi.
After constructing his lightsaber, the Twi'lek boldly told Boolon that he was ready for his Jedi Trials. Boolon admired his enthusiasm, but denied Jynn's request, believing him to be unready for the Trials. This embittered the Padawan, making him believe that Boolon was deliberately holding him back, out of jealousy. Jynn left the Order in his anger, killed a man, and stole his starship, fleeing to the Outer Rim to seek power alone.
Boolon was devastated, and made every effort to track his apprentice down and convince him to return to the Jedi Order and atone for his actions. Eventually, he heard rumors of a lightsaber-wielding psychopath, going from planet to planet, seeking knowledge and power, and slaying anybody in his way. He tracked the rumors to Ryloth, and there, he finally encountered his Padawan learner, learning from a Dark Jedi. He begged his apprentice to return to the Jedi Temple with him, but Jynn refused, believing that he would be slain upon his return, and that the Jedi were holding him back. He and his Dark Jedi ally attacked Boolon, and he was forced to defend himself. Jynn and his ally were slain, leaving Boolon to return to Coruscant, alone and grieving.
Boolon was now 51, and grappling with self doubt over his failure to successfully train Jynn Falotha. Others within the Order tried to assure him that he did the right thing, and was a highly valuable member of the Jedi, though Boolon never really believed their words to be true. Boolon was offered promotion to the rank of Jedi Master, and a seat on the High Council. He respectfully declined, believing himself to lack the necessary skills and abilities. Boolon continued to serve as a diplomat, going to many planets to hear out grievances and resolve disputes.
On one mission, Boolon was sent to Geonosis to petition the Hive Councils to extradite a Republic military officer who had deserted his position and fled to the Outer Rim, but was picked up and arrested by the Geonosians when he landed on the planet for repairs to his starship. Boolon happened upon an abandoned Massiff pup, and took it back to the Jedi Temple with him to be his pet after he had resolved the issue with the Hive Councils and had the prisoner extradited to Coruscant. Boolon was thanked for his success in resolving the situation, but the highlight of that experience for Boolon was his new pet. He named the Massiff "Flen", after the species of beasts of burden native to Ithor.
Boolon Today
Boolon is 54 years old and still serving the Jedi Order as a diplomat. He still mourns his fallen apprentice, but is beginning to come to terms with what happened. Boolon still has his pet Massiff, Flen, who is now 3 years old, a faithful companion to the old Jedi Knight. He often brings his protocol droid, Hali, on his missions. Boolon has refined his appreciation of nature, and his knowledge of force telepathy, so thoroughly that he can calm and befriend many animals and beasts, be they wild or domesticated. He can also use his skills in the force to amplify his voice to great levels, capable of destroying obstructions. His first Padawan, Jedi Knight Meelan Ustare, serves the Jedi Order as an investigator, though Boolon rarely sees him.
Walking about the Jedi Temple one day, Boolon saw a young female Twi'lek alone, sobbing mournfully. Boolon spoke with her and comforted her; she was a Padawan, and her master had been slain by Dark Jedi. The two spoke for quite some time, and for days afterward. Her name was Disiria Secura, and they got along very well. Boolon humbly offered to be her new master, and Disiria gratefully accepted. The two now embark on missions together.
RP Sample:
As the NR2 gully jumper took off from the starship port, Boolon let out a deep sigh. H4-L1, or "Hali", Boolon's protocol droid, turned to face him. "Is something troubling you, Master?", she inquired, speaking in Ithorese. Boolon ran his spindly fingers over his head, brushing the few, greyed hairs he had. "No, Hali," he lied, "I am just tired." It wasn't much of a lie; he WAS tired, having spent the whole night reading up on the planet they were headed to. But something was indeed troubling him. A Jedi on a Sith-controlled world is bound to attract some undesired attention, he thought. I don't want another Dark Jedi trying to kill me in my sleep. A number of political activists had been arrested on Criaxa, and Boolon was sent by the Jedi Council to petition the local government to release them into Republic space. It was a dangerous assignment, being a Jedi so far into Sith territory--but Boolon was determined to rescue the prisoners.
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Boolon felt a ripple in the Force--as if a light, mysterious breeze brushed past him in an instant. He reached under his robes and drew his lightsabers. Not a moment after they activated, their green and purple hues lightening the darkness, did a crimson red lightsaber blade descend and meet Boolon's two sabers in a flash of light. The Sith recklessly pushed forward, hacking and slashing in an effort to break Boolon's guard. Beyond the red glow, the Ithorian Jedi couldn't see anything but a mass of dark robes. Boolon blocked each blow with one lightsaber, and immediately countered with the other saber, gaining momentum and pushing the Sith backwards. Growling, the assailant extended his free hand towards Boolon, and bolts of lightning flowed from his fingertips. They arced and raced towards the old Ithorian Jedi. Boolon crossed his sabers, blocking the potentially fatal blow. Renewing his assault, the dark Jedi advanced towards Boolon and swung his lightsaber for a beheading stroke. The Ithorian ducked the blow, and, sucking in great lungfuls of air, channeled the Force through his voice; Boolon howled at a deafening volume, and a blast of energy flung the Sith backwards and into a wall, resulting in a sickening crack. Boolon slowly approached the fallen Sith, deactivating one saber and putting it away, but keeping the other at a ready position. He reached his free hand down to the Sith, and lifted his head up. "Gone. Broke his neck" Boolon said to himself with a sigh. "What a terrible waste." Deactivating his other lightsaber and tucking it away, Boolon--with some difficulty--lifted his fallen foe and leaned him against the wall in a more dignified position. He pulled the hood of the Sith's robes back, revealing the pale, handsome face of a young Human man. "Barely seems older than a child", Boolon thought sadly.
Feedback/criticism will be greatly appreciated. This is my first character on here, so I am definitely expecting some flaws in my character sheet.
