- Please provide a brief (at least one short paragraph) backstory for your character.
The ruined, waste-ridden streets of Raxus Prime had claimed yet another child, lost in the ever-growing sea of forgotten souls. Corr found himself drawn to others like him - those cast aside by a world too busy to notice. Together, they scraped by, eking out a fragile existence in the shadows of destroyed spaceports, beneath torn tarps in the rain, or high on shattered rooftops, away from the masses who would just as soon sweep them aside than offer a hand.
He hungered. He thirsted. And he wanted - wanted more than just survival. He wanted better, not just for himself, but for the family he’d found in these orphaned children. His compassion for them drove him, and though it started with the desire for their happiness, it slowly grew into something more. The weight of his responsibility for them became suffocating - there had to be more than this. But he found himself trapped. Shackled by the cruel circumstances that had shaped them all.
As time passed, innocence faded. What had started as simple thefts for food turned into more dangerous endeavors - armed robberies for credits. The authorities chased them through the same streets they once called home, but with each stolen credit, they gained something small: a hovel to call their own. It was nothing grand, but it was theirs. Still, it never satisfied Corr's hunger for something greater - for a way out.
Corr’s latest mark had seemed easy - a stranger from somewhere else, an easy target for a group like his. But when they attacked, they found themselves staring at something far more unexpected: a Jedi. The encounter should have escalated into violence, but it didn’t. The Jedi, calm and composed, had recognized something in Corr - something in the way they moved and fought. It wasn’t skill, not entirely. It was the latent Force sensitivity that Corr didn’t even know he had. Instead of punishment, the Jedi offered something else - an invitation to train, to use that power for good.
Corr’s heart wavered, but he knew he couldn’t go. His friend - his family - couldn’t come with him. They had all smiled, some sadly, some with a glimmer of understanding in their eyes, and promised they would understand if he didn’t return. But Corr knew that things were changing. Tensions were rising. Gangs were closing in. Violence was escalating, and sooner or later, it would boil over into something more. He couldn’t abandon them, not when they needed him the most.
Corr buried his true feelings behind a mask of sadness as he left them, though part of him screamed to stay. But this was the only way. He had to become a Jedi, learn their ways, and master the Force. With that strength, he would return - not just to become a Jedi, but to free them all. He couldn’t leave them behind. Not now. Not forever. - Why does your character want to be a jedi?Corr wants to become a Jedi to gain the strength and knowledge necessary
to protect those he cares about. He believes that through the Jedi’s
teachings, he can master the Force and overcome the insurmountable
obstacles that have held him and his friends in a cycle of crime and
survival. Becoming a Jedi offers him the chance to return to them with
the power to lead them out of their dire circumstances, offering them
lives free from violence and hardship.
- Are
there aspects of your character’s background (people, events, places)
that were more formative to your character’s current personal
development? Corr’s upbringing as an orphan, where he formed a makeshift family of fellow outcasts, shaped his deep sense of responsibility and compassion. Their struggle for survival, which led them into crime, fueled his desire to protect and improve their lives. His encounter with a Jedi revealed his Force sensitivity and opened a new path for him, offering the strength to return and lead his family to a better life. This pivotal moment cemented his drive to become a Jedi.
- Describe the kinds of personal relationships you might have had in your past? Corr’s past is defined by a deep bond with the other orphaned children he grew up with. They were his family. As the figurehead of their group, he served as their leader, taking on the burdens of responsibility. These relationships were rooted in survival, but also in an unspoken loyalty and trust. While he shared a sense of camaraderie with them, there was always an emotional distance - he could not let himself be fully vulnerable. His connection with the Jedi, particularly the one who offered him training, marked a significant shift. It was a challenge to Corr’s idea of loyalty and responsibility, forcing him to consider whether his role was to continue leading those he loved or to venture down a new path. The relationships he formed, though built on survival, were still the foundation of his desire to become a Jedi.
- What is most Jedi-like about your character? What is least Jedi-like about your character? What is most Jedi-like about Corr is his deep sense of responsibility and unwavering desire to protect others. Like the Jedi, he has a strong, innate compassion, particularly for those who cannot protect themselves. His willingness to put the needs of others above his own and his desire to learn the Jedi ways to make the galaxy a kinder place also align with Jedi ideals. However, what is least Jedi-like about Corr is his approach to the darker aspects of life. He has a deep understanding of crime, having lived and survived it himself, and he does not shy away from using questionable means when necessary, which contrasts with the Jedi's commitment to peace and diplomacy. His past is shaped by hard choices and survival, and he still carries the weight of those decisions.
- Does your character have a strong idea of the Force? Do they experience it in a certain way or is it a mystery to them? Corr has a developing understanding of the Force, but it is still largely a mystery to him. His sensitivity to the Force was initially something he was unaware of, and it was only through his encounter with the Jedi that he began to realize his latent potential. While he feels its presence and has a natural ability to sense the world around him with heightened awareness, he doesn't fully comprehend its depth or complexity. To him, the Force is more of an instinctual tool, something he can tap into when necessary, but its true nature is still elusive.
- Some
characters have dark (or great) secrets that they keep locked away from
even their dearest friends. Does your character harbor a great regret
or a secret aspiration that is central to their character? Corr harbors a deep regret that is central to his character. His greatest regret is that he feels he cannot fully escape the past he's trying to leave behind. While he seeks to train with the Jedi to become a stronger, more capable individual for the sake of his chosen family, he struggles with the fact that his friends - the people he feels responsible for - cannot join him in this pursuit. He carries the weight of their expectations, their sacrifices, and their support, knowing that they have resigned themselves to the fact that he might not return.
- What elements of your character are you most excited to explore, whether narrative or mechanical?
Narratively: The exploration of Corr's regret and secret aspirations - how he navigates his relationship with his past and his self-imposed responsibilities - will be interesting. He will feel like an outsider that, initially, feels somewhat unaligned with the other Jedi around him. Mechanically: I'm interested in playing on the social mechanics, as I've not done those before, as well as supplementing them with Force powers, which I've also not played with before.
- Does your character have a long-term plan, mechanically? Right now, no. The intention is to roll further down the Arbiter specialization and later add in Jedi related skills when necessary.
- The
Dark Side tempts each Jedi differently. How does it prey upon your
character's emotional weakness and what makes them susceptible to it? The Dark Side tempts Corr by preying on his deep-seated fear of failure and his intense guilt over leaving his family behind. His greatest emotional weakness lies in his overwhelming sense of responsibility for the people he left behind. The Dark Side whispers that in order to truly protect them, he must be willing to sacrifice more, to take control, and to use whatever power necessary to keep them safe. The Dark Side targets his guilt, telling him that he can never return without sufficient power, without achieving greatness that will make him worthy of their safety.
- Would you rather start your character as an Initiate or as a Padawan? As someone that was found later in their life and is largely unfamiliar with the Jedi, the role of an initiate is more fitting for Corr.
