Post by Reven on May 29, 2018 12:57:21 GMT -5
 Ben Sunender Full Name • Ben Sunender Nickname • Benny(hates that nickname) Race • human Birthplace • Deralia Age • 22 Gender • male Sexuality • heterosexual Faction • Jedi Concept • A young Jedi guardian with a powerful connection to the Force(Rank 2) Languages • Basic, Binary Assets • single phase lightstaber(dark blue blade, dantari crystal), Aurek-class tactical strikefighter Appearance Face Claim • Ralph Macchio Height & Weight • 5'6 ft & 130 pounds Overall Looks • Despite being a young man in his early 20s, Ben's boyish good looks makes him appear to be a teenage boy. Standing at only 5'6ft, he is a bit on the short side compared to other human males and his olive toned body is slim, yet athletic. He has short, yet thick black hair and dark brown eyes that appear to be battle hardened from his 7 years fighting in the war. Ben's Jedi attire consists a black tunic with tighter fitting sleeves and tight fitting pants allowing for more functionality. Around his belt is a utility belt and he wears a study pair of black boots made from nerf leather. Much like the rest of his Jedi apparel, Ben's Jedi robe is black color and only goes a few inches passed his knees. The sleeves of his robe are notably slimmer compared to that of the average Jedi as they are only one third the width. Personality Profile Ben is a modest and pragmatic young man who isn't afraid to take bold action when the situation demands it. Because of his good nature, he wants to use his Jedi powers to help and defend those in need. He is a loyal friend, Background Father • Sam Sunender, 47, Police Officer Mother • Sera Sunender, 50, Teacher Other Important Connections • -Alexandra "Alex" Varcen, 37, Jedi Master Overall History • Ben was born on the planet Deralia with his father being a police office and his mother being a teacher. The two prided themselves on public service believing that it was the highest calling one could answer to as they could make a difference in people's live and improve the galaxy. When the two learned that their son Ben was force sensitive because of his unusually high midichlorian count, they eagerly gave him over to the Jedi Order believing that he would do a great deal of good as a Jedi. Being noted for his high potential, the Jedi sent him to the Jedi enclave on Dantooine where he trained with other children who had similar potential. As he trained as a Jedi initiate, he was noted by his teachers for his strength in the Force and his skill with a lightsaber. And unlike other people in his position, he did not let it go to his head as he noticed that there were areas that his peers did a lot better in that he struggled with. While a good student, his teachers did feel that he was too attached to his friends. When Ben was 10, he caught the attention of a human Jedi guardian by the name of Alexandra Varcen in the annual lightsaber combat tournament held at the enclave every year. Ben lost in the first round against an older student that eventually won the tournament, but the battle itself was a very close one that could have gone either way. Impressed with the boy's skill, Alex took him on as her first padawan hoping to mold the boy into a capable Jedi. As she trained Ben in the ways of the Jedi guardian, she taught him to rely on the Living Force believing that the philosophy suited the life of a Jedi guardian the best. The first few missions they went on were fairly simple as they usually involved the two escorting an ambassador or negotiator as protection. Nothing really happened on these missions which Ben found disheartening as he hoped for some action and even questioned if their presence was necessary. But Alex explained to the boy that he really shouldn't be itching for a fight as it wasn't the Jedi way and that their presence kept any would be attackers from getting any ideas. The two primarily stayed at the enclave on Dantooine viewing it as their home. Alex would have Ben create his lightsaber using a crystal from one of the caves on Dantooine and for a while everything was going good until the Sith Empire attacked Dantooine. Ben was 12 when the attack took place and he ended up leaving the planet with the rest of the Jedi expecting the Jedi to do something about it as the planet was under their care. But to his disappointment, they did not join the Republic in the war effort which angered him. It wasn't before long that he learned that a faction of Jedi known as the Blades were forming and he begged his master to join the group. But Alex refused believing that it would lead the boy on a dark path and ended up taking him to the newly discovered Jedi on Tython. For a year, Ben and Alex took part in having the Jedi settle on this world as the two trained. And while Ben was able to let go of his anger for the Jedi Order's inaction, he still believed that they should have done something. When the Sith finally revealed themselves as part of the Sith Empire and entered the war, the two joined the Blades as the Jedi had yet to join the war effort. The two believed that the Sith posed an immediate threat to the galaxy and that it was a Jedi's duty to stop them. Ben of course was eager to join the action, but that eagerness quickly faded as he saw friends and comrades die while fighting on the front lines. But that only made him want to fight harder so that he could help bring this war to an end. When the Jedi Order finally entered the war effort, Ben was hopeful that their joining would bring a closer end to the war. It did not and Ben spent his teenage years fighting the war across various worlds alongside his master. When Ben was 20, he took part in the defending of Coruscant when the Sith Empire launched their massive attack on the Republic and helped fight them off. After the Republic and the Sith Empire agreed to a ceasefire, Ben was relieved that the fighting was over for now. Though he knew that the fighting would eventually start again, the only question was when? Ben continued to train under Alex for two years until the Jedi Council deemed him ready for the Jedi trials. Because of the battles he fought over the course of the war and the lose of people that he knew, they told him that he passed the trials of skill, courage and loss. The only one he had to pass now was the trial of spirit which would pit him against the darkness inside. After diving into a meditative trance, Ben fought a version of himself that wanted to crush the Sith Empire to avenge the fallen and bring peace back to the galaxy. After completing the trial, Ben was promoted to the rank of Jedi Knight while his mentor was promoted to the rank of Jedi Master. Now Ben serves as a knight of the Republic. |