The Rule of Many

Star Wars D20 Campaign

Player-characters

Kelnoir Cross (formely Corlen Mastien), Male Human, Corulag (Core)

Kelnoir’s father attended the Jedi academy on Coruscant, following in his own father's footsteps. When the Empire began to massacre the Jedi and their trainees, the young padawan managed to escape. He created a new identity and concealed his powers, hiding from the Imperial purge. On Corulag, he married and had a son with his beautiful wife. Soon after, she took ill, catching a disease carried by a Zabrak traveler. When she was near death, Kelnoir’s father called upon the Force to save her but she was too far gone. These events alerted the Sith. Knowing that his discovery was imminent, Kelnoir’s father fled, taking his son out toward the galactic fringe. There he aided those in need with ability to heal, until he was finally tracked down by a Force adept bounty hunter and executed. He had always warned his son against using the Force, since the Empire would use it to track him down. Kelnoir's father gave him a necklace that that had belonged to his grandfather, telling him it would aid him in a dire situation. His father taught him the basic philosophy of the Jedi and Kelnoir has always held true to it. Kelnoir was never given a straight answer with regard to whether his grandfather was still alive. After being orphaned at the age of eleven, Kelnoir spent his time jumping from planet to planet, taking odd jobs on ships and various colonies. He learned to survive by using his wits and being able to charm people out of their money. After years in survival mode, he decided to fight the Empire, vowing not to rest until his parents’ death had been avenged. (Kelnoir also still has a strong dislike for the Zabrak since he associates his mother's death with their species.)

Sif Roon (formely Liet Saberine), Female Human, Coruscant (Core)

Sif is an ex-Imperial soldier. At an early age Sif believed the Imperial rhetoric regarding the ineffectiveness of the Old Republic—its indecisiveness, the bureaucracy, and lack of power; a strong government is what the galaxy needed to bring order. So she joined the academies of the Empire fueled by her idealism. Her quick hands and dead-eye sharp shooting were guaranteeing her rapid progress and selection for elite training—maybe even the Emperor's crack royal guards. Except her idealism about the empire was quickly shattered when she beheld the brutality of the regional governess and Empire overtly racist policies and deeds. Practically, the Empire's methods were effective, but at a cost unacceptable to Sif. While on an academy training assignment to a rim world, Sif's troubled conscience reached a crisis point. In what was a racketeering run masquerading as a routine patrol of an alien bazaar, Sif killed her officer and her squadrates in a lightning blaze of blaster fire. The Imperials had turned their extortion on a simple Kel Dor peddler into a grim and cruel torture session. Sif, of course, left the Empire at that moment, easily disappearing into the rim worlds. Sif has a special Royal Guard tattoo on the inside of her left forearm.

Tyrus Arcona (formerly Captain Jak Dazon of the Imperial Navy), Male Human, Desevor (Rim)

A proud and loyal special-forces soldier for the Empire, Tyrus excelled at the academy on Corulag and earned a post on the Empire's most prestigious project, the construction of the Death Star. During the years of its construction he was honored to take part in the creation of the ultimate symbol of Imperial authority and he wholly believed the propaganda that the station would unify the galaxy, bringing an end to strife. But compartmentalized secrets began to leak and he began to hear disturbing rumors about the true nature of the project, that he was helping build a world killer. The idea that the Empire would use such a tool was too horrible to contemplate and his faith in the mission began to waiver. Then came the fateful night that changed everything: Tyrus encountered another from his unit in a restricted area and learned that his comrade was taking part in an effort to smuggle plans for the station out to waiting Rebels. In a pivotal decision he turned his back and allowed the treason to take place. In the morning he learned that Lord Vader himself had discovered the plot and had "questioned" the suspects. Then a great cleansing began….officers and soldiers who had allowed such a plot to develop were rounded up and put to grisly deaths. Leaks were discovered and silenced. Realizing that at any second he could become the focus of the Dark Lord’s attention, Tyrus commandeered a TIE fighter and fled the construction site, crash landing on a system far out on the Rim. Leaving the wreckage and his uniform insignia behind he embarked on a new life.

Tyrus still has family on Desevor, but contacting them is out of the question. They either believe that he is dead or that he is a deserter, and in both cases he knows that to see them could draw Imperial investigators to his family. As long as they know nothing of him, they are safe.

Prior Player-character History

The characters met during adolescence when Tyrus and Sif were going to the Imperial Academy on Corulag and Kelnoir’s father was an instructor at the academy. On Corulag, they spent years as good friends. Much later, during their troubled times, they gravitated toward one another, living on the run in the Outer Rim. Kelnoir’s Bothan contacts managed to get them new identicards, and they paid off the debt for this service by selling a few Imperial secrets and agreeing to deliver some droids to a factory on the planet of Kwevron.

Secondary Characters

Black Tom Aboke

The son of an engineer, Black Tom grew up repairing and building things. In his early years, he worked alongside his family as they operated a business fixing, maintaining and building technical systems, including droids and starships. Eventually his father’s business was ruined by early Imperial oppression; his younger brother was killed in a crackdown while protesting and his father and mother died years later in a force labor mining colony. Tom escaped, made a new identity for himself and moved around on the Fringe, working as a technician and occasionally allying with groups of ruffians. He settled on Fresia, working with the starship engineers there. It was on Fresia, working in the shadow of the Empire, that Tom met the love of his life, N’dal, a Twi’lek consort indentured to a local bureaucrat. Also, Tom began working around a group of techs who would eventually create the X-wing. Tom and N’dal were instrumental in aiding Rebel commandos in their efforts to liberate the X-wing design team. Afterward, however, Tom and N’dal were split up; she was forced to stay behind to cover for the escaping engineers and Tom went into hiding, buying an asteroid and establishing a secret home. The aging tech specialist began working night and day two goals: freeing N’dal and aiding the Alliance against the Empire. Once he completes work on his current projects, he hopes to have enough credits and a ship capable of rescuing his love. (He calls this ship the Lekku Whisper, in honor of N’dal.) After that, Tom wants to go underground with N’dal and fully ally the Alliance. He got his nickname because of his dour attitude; after his family was destroyed, he developed a cynical, dry sense of humor. Due to his technical prowess and his involvement with dramatic projects and groups, Black Tom is a legend in the technical community. This means he is also hunted ceaselessly by the Empire. Tom is barrel-chested, with salt-and-pepper hair. He usually moves slowly and stiffly. (Age: 55.)

Note: Black Tom’s home is built into a hollowed out asteroid. There is no gravity within this long tube of the asteroid’s interior: a lattice-work of cables and supports holds a Tom’s Firespray-31 in place. Against the one wall of the space makeshift hangar, there is an empty dock. (Tom sold the ship he stole on Fresia.) Just behind a force field, Tom’s small home is tunneled into the rock. He spends his days (often in Zero-G) working on the Lekku Whisper and completing black market jobs for mercenaries who visit his asteroid.

Black Tom: Male Human, Soldier 2/Tech Specialist 10; Init -1 (-1 Dex); Defense 18 (10 +9 Class -1 Dex); DR 6; Spd 10m; VP/WP 34/8; Atk (Vibro Dagger) +10/+5 (+9/+4 Class -1 Str +2 Mastercraft), Dmg (Vibro Dagger) 2d4+1/20 (-1 Str +2 Mastercraft), Atk (Heavy Blaster) +10/+5 (+9/+4 Class -1 Dex +2 Mastercraft), Dmg (Heavy Blaster) 3d8+2/20 (+2 Mastercraft); SQ Research (+10 to research), Tech Specialty (Starship Weapons Systems, +2); SV Fort +6 (+7 Class -1 Con), Ref +3 (+4 Class -1 Dex), Will +6 (+4 Class +2 Wis); SZ M; FP 0; DSP 2; Rep +6 (+3 Class +3 Fame); Str 8; Dex 8; Con 8; Int 14; Wis 14; Cha 12.

Equipment: Padded Battle Armor (+2), Heavy Blaster Pistol (+2), Tech Tools (+2), Vibro Dagger (+2), Medkit (+2) Firespray-31 Transport (the Lekku Whisper), Astromech Droid, Repair Droid.

Skills: Appraise +7 (5 +2 Int), Astrogate +7 (5 +2 Int), Balance -1 (0 -1 Dex), Bluff +6 (5 +1 Cha), Climb -1 (0 -1 Str), Computer Use +9 (5 +2 Int +2 Gearhead), Craft (Electronic Devices) +15 (10 +2 Int +3 Skill Emphasis), Mastercraft (Starship Weapons Systems) +15 (10 +2 Int +3 Skill Emphasis), Demolitions +8 (2 +2 Int +4 Instant Mastery), Diplomacy +1 (0 +1 Cha), Disable Device +8 (2 +2 Int +4 Instant Mastery), Disguise +1 (0 +1 Cha), Escape Artist -1 (0 -1 Dex), Forgery +4 (2 +2 Int), Gamble +3 (1 +2 Wis), Gather Information +1 (0 +1 Cha), Handle Animal +1 (0 +1 Cha), Hide -1 (0 -1 Dex), Intimidate +5 (4 +1 Cha), Jump -1 (0 -1 Str), Knowledge (Engineering) +14 (10 +2 Int +2 Expert), Listen +2 (0 +2 Wis), Move Silently -1 (0 -1 Dex), Pilot +4 (5 -1 Dex), Profession (Tech) +14 (10 +2 Wis +2 Expert), Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Twi’lek, Repair +17 (10 +2 Int +3 Skill Emphasis +2 Gearhead), Ride -1 (0 -1 Dex), Search +2 (0 +2 Int), Sense Motive +7 (5 +2 Wis), Sleight of Hand -1 (0 -1 Dex), Speak Basic, Speak (Comprehend Only) Lekku, Spot +2 (0 +2 Wis), Survival +2 (0 +2 Wis), Swim -1 (0 -1 Str), Treat Injury +7 (5 +2 Wis), Tumble -1 (0 -1 Dex).

Feats: Armor Proficiency (Light), Famous, Gearhead, Skill Emphasis (Electronic Devices), Skill Emphasis (Repair), Skill Emphasis (Starship Weapons Systems), Starship Operations (Fighter), Starship Operations (Transport), Weapon Group (Primitive), Weapon Group (Simple), Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols), Weapon Group (Blaster Rifles), Weapon Group (Vibro), Weapon Group (Heavy), Zero-G Training.

Dram Belac

Dram is a trusted protector for Drillish, a Black Sun Lower Vigo. Lean and tan, with sun-bleached hair, Dram spends a lot of time in the wind and water, racing speeder bikes and sail craft. He dresses in tight, dark red leather that is very weathered, and his breath generally smells like spiced coffee. He lives for aesthetics and thrills, spending a week off per month in some badlands with a tribe-like group of friends. Dram doesn’t mind the less harmful Black Sun trades—like softer drugs, gambling and sex—but he is bothered by many of the more intense activities; usually he simply accepts these black market activities as things he cannot change and sticks to his job of keeping Drillish alive and forewarned of enemy assaults. Dram is disturbed by Skeyzahl, but keeps this hidden; Dram senses the Kubaz’s amorality and occasionally has nightmares about Skeyzahl.

Note: Eventually fell in love with Sif. See campaign logs for later history.

Dram Belac: Male Human, Scout 6/Scoundrel 2; Init +6 (+2 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Defense 18 (10 +6 Class +2 Dex); DR 0; Spd 10m; VP/WP 45/14; Atk (Knife) +8 (+4 Class +2 Str +2 Mastercraft), Dmg (Knife) 1d4+4/20 (+2 Str +2 Mastercraft), Atk (Blaster) +8 (+4 Class +2 Dex +2 Mastercraft), Dmg (Blaster) 3d6+2/20 (+2 Mastercraft); SQ Illicit Barter, Lucky (1/Day), Trailblazing, Heart (+1), Uncanny Dodge, Extreme Effort, Evasion, Skill Mastery (Swim); SV Fort +5 (+3 Class +2 Con), Ref +8 (+6 Class +2 Dex), Will +4 (+3 Class +1 Wis); SZ M; FP 1; DSP 2; Rep +1; Str 14; Dex 14; Con 14; Int 12; Wis 12; Cha 12.

Equipment: Combat Knife (+2), Blaster Pistol (+2), Blaster Rifle (+2), Electro-binoculars, All-temperature Cloak, Code Cylinder (Drillish’s Citadel), Comlink, Credits (500).

Skills: Appraise +2 (1 +1 Int), Astrogate +6 (5 +1 Int), Balance +10 (8 +2 Dex), Bluff +3 (2 +1 Cha), Climb +10 (8 +2 Str), Computer Use +3 (2 +1 Int), Diplomacy +3 (2 +1 Cha), Disable Device +6 (5 +1 Int), Disguise +3 (2 +1 Cha), Escape Artist +12 (10 +2 Dex), Gather Information +6 (5 +1 Cha), Handle Animal +6 (5 +1 Cha), Hide +9 (7 +2 Dex), Intimidate +3 (2 +1 Cha), Jump +12 (10 +2 Str), Knowledge (Racing/Wind Sports) +7 (6 +1 Int), Listen +6 (5 +1 Wis), Move Silently +9 (7 +2 Dex), Pilot +10 (8 +2 Dex), Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Kel Dor, Repair +3 (2 +1 Int), Ride +10 (8 +2 Dex), Search +3 (2 +1 Int), Sense Motive +5 (4 +1 Wis), Sleight of Hand +7 (5 +2 Dex), Speak Basic, Speak Kel Dor, Spot +6 (5 +1 Wis), Survival +9 (8 +1 Wis), Swim +2/+12 (0 +2 Str +10 Skill Mastery), Treat Injury +7 (6 +1 Wis), Tumble +10 (8 +2 Dex).

Feats: Heroic Surge (2), Improved Initiative, Quick Draw, Starship Operations (Fighter), Track, Weapon Group (Simple), Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols), Weapon Group (Blaster Rifles).

Eva Bloodsparrow

A human woman, Eva was originally the daughter of Tietta, an Imperial consort on Fresia. Eva was intended for the same work, another commodity to the elite officers of the Empire. Badly abused in late adolescence by Imperial leaders, she is haunted by great anger. After her mother’s death, at the hands of a decadent Imperial, she was raised by another consort, N’dal—a Twi’lek female enslaved by the Empire. Eventually escaping from her oppressors, Eva inherited her uncle’s ship, the Bloodsparrow, a YT-2400 Corellian freighter. She began living life on the run, mostly out on the Fringe, earning credits by undertaking courier missions. She has learned a lot about technical matters during her time operating the ship, focusing almost entirely on astrogation and piloting. Eventually the Bloodsparrow was destroyed by the Empire, burning up in the atmosphere of Eriadu.

X7-7R5 is a modified astromech droid that served to repair the Bloodsparrow when it was owned by Eva’s uncle. The chipped, blue droid was dysfunctional when Eva inherited the ship. The droid’s main body is housed in a tube, more narrow than the average R2-style astromech droid, surrounded by 4 spider-like appendages. Repaired and upgraded by Tyrus, this droid served Eva on board the Bloodsparrow. As the YT-2400 was going down, X7-7R5 stayed plugged into the computer, trying to hold the ship together for a few more seconds; the droid was destroyed in the crash.

Note: Eva has bonuses for buying/selling things and a bonus for repair while on the Bloodsparrow.

Eva Bloodsparrow: Female Human, Fringer 4/Soldier 3/Starship Ace 5; Init +2 (+2 Dex); Defense 22 (10 +10 Class +2 Dex); DR 4; Spd 10m; VP/WP 78/14; Atk (Dagger) +11/+6 (+9/+4 Class +0 Str +2 Mastercraft), Dmg (Dagger) 2d4+2/20 (+0 Str +2 Mastercraft), Atk (Heavy Blaster) +13/+8 (+9/+4 Class +2 Dex +2 Mastercraft), Dmg (Blaster) 3d8/20 (+0 bonus); SQ Starship Evasion, Starship Defense, Familiarity (+2 NO SHIP), Barter (+5), Jury-rig (+2); SV Fort +12 (+10 Class +2 Con), Ref +10 (+8 Class +2 Dex), Will +5 (+5 Class +0 Wis); SZ M; FP 1; DSP 0; Rep +3; Str 10; Dex 15; Con 14; Int 14; Wis 10; Cha 10.

Equipment: Heavy Blaster Pistol (+2, Stun DC 19), Vibro Dagger (+2), Medpack (+1), All-temperature Cloak, (Unisex) Mastercraft Padded Flight Suit (+2 DR), Code Cylinder, Breather, Survival Tent, Canteen, Electro-binoculars, Comlink, Credits (10000).

Skills: Appraise +7 (5 +2 Int), Astrogate +19 (15 +2 Int +2 Spacer), Balance +2 (0 +2 Dex), Bluff +0 (0 +0 Cha), Climb +0 (0 +0 Str), Computer Use +9 (5 +2 Int +2 Gearhead), Diplomacy +0 (0 +0 Cha), Disable Device +7 (5 +2 Int), Disguise +0 (0 +0 Cha), Escape Artist +2 (0 +2 Dex), Gather Information +5 (5 +0 Cha), Handle Animal +0 (0 +0 Cha), Hide +7 (5 +2 Dex), Intimidate +0 (0 +0 Cha), Jump +0 (0 +0 Str), Knowledge (Empire) +7 (5 +2 Int), Listen +5 (5 +0 Wis), Move Silently +7 (5 +2 Dex), Pilot +19 (15 +2 Dex +2 Spacer), Profession (Spacer) +10 (10 +0 Wis), Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Twi’lek, Repair +12 (8 +2 Int +2 Gearhead), Ride +2 (0 +2 Dex), Search +3 (1 +2 Int), Sense Motive +6 (6 +0 Wis), Sleight of Hand +2 (0 +2 Dex), Speak Basic, Speak (Comprehend Only) Lekku, Spot +5 (5 +0 Wis), Survival +5 (5 +0 Wis), Swim +2 (2 +0 Str), Treat Injury +6 (5 +0 Wis +1 Mastercraft), Tumble +2 (0 +2 Dex).

Feats: Armor Proficiency (Light), Far Shot, Gearhead, Heroic Surge (3/Day), Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Spacer, Starship Dodge (Transport), Starship Operations (Transport), Weapon Group (Primitive), Weapon Group (Simple), Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols), Weapon Group (Blaster Rifles), Weapon Group (Vibro), Weapon Group (Heavy), Zero-G Training.

Jee Ann Mosa

An advisor to the player-characters, this human woman is calm and rational. She is from Coruscant, where her parents were politically active philosophers. She practices meditation and a form of stretching. She often wears thin robes, a veil and paints her face with spiritual glyphs. She is a Rebel contact who wishes to remain completely invisible, working through secondary agents. Jee Ann’s goals involve indirect, mission-based service to the Alliance, as well as acting as shepherd to any potential Rebel recruits. Jee Ann is very loyal to Bail Organna.

Jee Ann Mosa: Female human, Noble 4/Soldier 2/Officer 5; Init +0 (+0 Dex); Defense 19 (10 +9 Class +0 Dex); DR 0; Spd 10m; VP/WP 44/10; Atk (Stun Baton) +12/+7 (+8/+3 Class +0 Str +4 Mastercraft), Dmg (Stun Baton) 0/Stun DC 19 (+4 Mastercraft), Atk (Blaster Pistol) +10/+5 (+8/+3 Class +0 Dex +2 Mastercraft), Dmg (Blaster Pistol) 3d6+2/20 (+2 Mastercraft); SQ Favor +4 (+2 Class +2 Influence), Resource Access, Inspire Confidence (+1), Leadership, Requisition Supplies, Tactics; SV Fort +7 (+7 Class +0 Con), Ref +5 (+5 Class +0 Dex), Will +12 (+7 Class +3 Wis +2 Iron Will); SZ M; FP 2; DSP 0; Rep +8/+4 (+5 Class +2 Influence/-2 Low Profile); Str 10; Dex 10; Con 10; Int 16; Wis 16; Cha 16.

Equipment: Robes, Shoulder Bag, Cosmetics, Blaster Pistol (+2), Mastercraft Medpack (+4), Stun Baton (+4).

Skills: Appraise +5 (2 +3 Int), Balance +0 (0 +0 Dex), Bluff +11 (8 +3 Cha), Climb +0 (0 +0 Str), Computer Use +8 (5 +3 Int), Diplomacy +13 (8 +3 Cha +2 Trustworthy), Disguise +8 (5 +3 Cha), Entertain (Companion) +5 (2 +3 Cha), Escape Artist +0 (0 +0 Dex), Forgery +8 (5 +3 Int), Gamble +3 (0 +3 Wis), Gather Information +10 (5 +3 Cha +2 Trustworthy), Handle Animal +5 (2 +3 Cha), Hide +5 (5 +0 Dex), Intimidate +3 (0 +3 Cha), Jump +0 (0 +0 Str), Knowledge (Empire) +8 (5 +3 Int), Knowledge (Old Republic) +8 (5 +3 Int), Knowledge (Jedi Knights) +7 (4 +3 Int), Listen +8 (5 +3 Wis), Move Silently +5 (5 +0 Dex), Pilot +2 (2 +0 Dex), Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Bothan, Read/Write Cerean, Read/Write Ithorian, Read/Write Mon Calamari, Repair +3 (0 +3 Int), Ride +2 (2 +0 Dex), Search +5 (2 +3 Int), Sense Motive +11 (8 +3 Wis), Sleight of Hand +0 (0 +0 Dex), Speak Basic, Speak Bothan, Speak Cerean, Speak Chagrian, Speak Ithorian, Speak Mon Calamari, Spot +7 (4 +3 Wis), Survival +8 (5 +3 Wis), Swim +4 (4 +0 Str), Treat Injury +11 (8 +3 Wis), Tumble +0 (0 +0 Dex).

Feats: Armor Proficiency (Light), Iron Will, Low Profile, Surgery, Trustworthy, Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols), Weapon Group (Blaster Rifles), Weapon Group (Heavy), Weapon Group (Primitive), Weapon Group (Simple), Weapon Group (Vibro).

Lerketh

Originally a slave girl and thief who was scheduled for execution for killing her master, Lerketh spent her early years on the ruthless industrial planet of Eriadu. Traveling in the Rim, the Dark Prophet Kadann noticed her nascent Force talents and saved her from Imperial execution. Under his tutelage on Coruscant, she grew in power for several years. After earning her loyalty and nurturing her dark side talents, Kadann sent her away for training with the Emperor’s elite guard; she carries the elite guard tattoo on her left wrist. Then, with her martial skills further honed, Kadann began aggressively mentoring her in the ways of the Force, even taking away her for a year-long stay at the hidden temple that he maintains. Now she is capable field operative, serving Kadann. When undertaking a mission, Lerketh often employs secondary agents. She is sneaky when the opportunity presents itself, but savage when pressed to fight. Her wretched childhood is an ongoing influence over her persona. At times, her anger is vast and deep; at other times, she feels great empathy for those who suffer. To this end, Lerketh is brutal against her enemies, but often tries to avoid causing innocents to suffer.

Originally, when Kadann mentioned the possibility of the Rule of Two being broken, Lerketh desired to apprentice under Darth Vader. Later, as she encountered more of the dark side and more of the Sith tradition, she felt disturbed and began to question her path. (Her final decision hinged upon game events.)

Kelnoir went to Lerketh as she was about to kill the man who sold her into slavery as a girl. Sif, Tyrus and Kelnoir managed to persuade her to avoid killing him. Lerketh knew that the Empire was after her and accepted the alliance offered by Kelnoir. She then began training under Neera, resurrected by Sif, Tyrus and Kelnoir.

Eventually, she crafted a new sword (a Force sword), broke the Sith sword and left the shards on Kelnoir’s bed.

Note: Once redeemed, Lerketh will cast aside her Sith sword and eventually (after some re-training), she will convert her dark side Weapon Master class levels to standard Jedi Weapon Master class levels. Because Lerketh has moments of empathy, because she has learned to be strategically careful about who she offends, and because she is leery about using dark side powers, she accrues dark side points very slowly.

Lerketh: Female Human, Scoundrel 2/Force Adept 2/Soldier 2/Jedi Weapon Master 6; Init +4 (+4 Dex); Defense 26/29 (10 +12 Class +4 Dex +2 Force Sword Defense +1 Deflect); DR 4; Spd 10m; VP/WP 72/12; Atk (Sword) +16/+16/+11 (+10/+5 Class +2 Sword +2 Superior Weapon Focus +4 Weapon Finesse + Rapid Strike (+1 Attack, -2 to all attacks), Dmg (Sword) 3d8+4/19-20 (+2 Sword +2 Str); Atk (Holdout Blaster) +16/+11 (+10/+5 Class +2 Blaster +4 Dex), Dmg (Holdout Blaster) 3d4+2/20 (+2 Blaster); SQ Illicit Barter, Lucky (1/Day), Deflect (Extended Defense +1), Deflect (Extended Attack -4), Increase Weapon Damage (+2d8), Rapid Strike (Sword); SV Fort +9 (+8 Class +1 Con), Ref +12 (+8 Class +4 Dex), Will +6 (+6 Class +0 Wis); SZ M; FP 0; DSP 3; Rep +4; Str 14; Dex 18; Con 12; Int 12; Wis 11; Cha 16.

Equipment: Mastercraft Holdout Blaster (+2), Force Sword (+2), 2 Frag Grenades, Padded Flight Suit (+2 DR), Electro-binoculars, All-temperature Cloak (+4), Wristband Military-grade Comlink, Credits (3500), Restraining Cuffs (2).

Skills: Appraise +1 (0 +1 Int), Astrogate +2 (1 +1 Int), Balance +4 (0 +4 Dex), Bluff +8 (5 +3 Cha), Climb +2 (0 +2 Str), Computer Use +2 (1 +1 Int), Craft (Force Weapons) +6 (5 +1 Int), Demolitions +2 (1 +1 Int), Diplomacy +4 (1 +3 Cha), Disable Device +2 (1 +1 Int), Disguise +4 (1 +3 Cha), Escape Artist +7 (3 +4 Dex), Forgery +1 (0 +1 Int), Gather Information +3 (0 +3 Cha), Handle Animal +3 (0 +3 Cha), Hide +7 (3 +4 Dex), Intimidate +3 (0 +3 Cha), Jump +4 (2 +2 Str), Knowledge (Empire) +3 (2 +1 Int), Knowledge (Sith) +3 (2 +1 Int), Listen +0 (0 +0 Wis), Move Silently +7 (3 +4 Dex), Pilot +6 (2 +4 Dex), Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Sith, Repair +2 (1 +1 Int), Ride +4 (0 +4 Dex), Search +1 (0 +1 Int), Sense Motive +3 (3 +0 Wis), Sleight of Hand +4 (0 +4 Dex), Speak Basic, Speak Sith, Spot +2 (2 +0 Wis), Survival +2 (2 +0 Wis), Swim +2 (0 +2 Str), Treat Injury +5 (5 +0 Wis), Tumble +6 (2 +4 Dex).

Force Skills: Affect Mind +10 (7 +3 Cha), Battlemind +9 (8 +1 Con), Empathy +2 (2 +0 Wis), Farseeing +5 (5 +0 Wis), Force Defense +8 (5 +3 Cha), Force Stealth +8 (5 +3 Cha), Force Strike +7 (6 +1 Int), Heal Another +2 (2 +0 Wis), Heal Self +7 (4 +3 Cha), Illusion +5 (2 +3 Cha), Move Object +6 (5 +1 Int), See Force +5 (5 +0 Wis), Telepathy +5 (5 +0 Wis).

Feats: Armor Proficiency (Light), Expertise, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Force Sword), Force Sensitive, Force Sword Defense (+2), Heroic Surge (3), Superior Weapon Focus (Sword +1), Weapon Ease (Sword/Light), Weapon Finesse, Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols), Weapon Group (Blaster Rifles), Weapon Group (Heavy), Weapon Group (Primitive), Weapon Group (Simple), Weapon Group (Vibro).

Force Feats: Alter, Burst of Speed, Control, Sense.

N’dal

Taken from her home as a young Twi’lek girl, N’dal was pressed into slavery and made an Imperial consort while still in her teens. On the world of Fresia, she became friends with a human woman named Tietta, who was eventually killed by a drunken Imperial officer. N’dal stepped in to raise her friend’s daughter, Eva Bloodsparrow. Eventually, at great risk, N’dal aided the girl in escaping by forging documents giving Eva citizenship and ownership of her late uncle’s ship, a YT-2400 transport. Just before her bureaucratic master (Lord Talak) transferred his base of operations from Fresia to Metallos, N’dal was involved in the effort to smuggle the X-wing design team off of Fresia; her ability to move around quietly in important places, combined with her talents for forgery, allowed her to assist the Rebellion commando team in getting close enough to free the X-wing engineers. After this, however, she was separated from her lover, Black Tom. (Age: 48.)

N’dal: Female Twi’lek, Scoundrel 2/Noble 2; Init +2 (+2 Dex); Defense 17 (10 +5 Class +2 Dex); DR 0; Spd 10m; VP/WP 15/10; SQ Low-light Vision, Inspire Confidence, Favor (+1), Illicit Barter, Lucky (1/Day); SV Fort +0 (+0 Class +0 Con), Ref +7 (+5 Class +2 Dex), Will +5 (+3 Class +2 Wis); SZ M; FP 0; DSP 1; Rep +1; Str 10; Dex 14; Con 10; Int 10; Wis 14; Cha 14.

Equipment: Robes, backpack, credits (800).

Skills: Appraise +5 (5 +0 Int), Balance +5 (3 +2 Dex), Bluff +7 (5 +2 Cha), Computer Use +2 (2 +0 Int), Diplomacy +4 (2 +2 Cha), Disguise +4 (2 +2 Cha), Entertain (Companion) +10 (5 +2 Cha +3 Skill Emphasis), Entertain (Dance) +7 (5 +2 Cha), Escape Artist +2 (2 +2 Dex), Forgery +10 (7 +0 Int +3 Skill Emphasis), Gamble +4 (2 +2 Wis), Gather Information +4 (2 +2 Cha), Hide +7 (5 +2 Dex), Knowledge (Empire) +2 (2 +0 Int), Listen +4 (2 +2 Wis), Move Silently +7 (5 +2 Dex), Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Twi’lek, Ride +2 (0 +2 Dex), Search +2 (2 +0 Int), Sense Motive +6 (4 +2 Wis), Sleight of Hand +4 (2 +2 Dex), Speak Basic, Speak Twi’lek, Speak Lekku, Spot +4 (2 +2 Wis), Swim +2 (2 +0 Str), Treat Injury +4 (2 +2 Wis), Tumble +7 (5 +2 Dex).

Feats: Skill Emphasis (Companion), Skill Emphasis (Forgery), Weapon Group (Simple), Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols).

Neera Hy’zethi

By her very nature, Neera is one who avoids notice. She was originally the servant of a noble woman on Champala. After her high Force aptitude was discovered, she was taken away to Coruscant by the Jedi Council, where she was trained discreetly under Yoda himself. (As her mentor, Yoda gave her the name Hy’zethi, which means “invisible flower” in Chagri.) Later, as a Jedi, Neera served quietly, typically undertaking missions involving stealth. While spying on a powerful Hutt crime lord, she was frozen in carbonite and sold to the Black Sun Syndicate. In this way, frozen a few years before the Clone Wars, she inadvertently escaped the Jedi Purge masterminded by Darth Sidious.

Note: Chagrians have no sense of taste. Neera consumes food pellets for nutrition and does not celebrate food.

Note: In combat, Neera wields dual lightsabers that she herself crafted. She will often use Enhance Ability to raise her Dex before fighting.

Note: The Clouded feat makes Neera harder to see with Farseeing.

Neera Hy’zethi: Female Chagrian, Jedi Shadow 14; Init +9 (+5 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Defense 23/25 (10 +8 Class +5 Dex +2 Deflect); DR 0; Spd 10m; VP/WP 86/14; Atk (Lightsaber) +16/+11/+16 (+10/+5 Class +5 Dex -2 Two-weapon Fighting +2 Mastercraft +1 Crafted), Dmg (Lightsabers) 4d8+2/19-20 (+2 Mastercraft), Atk (Holdout Blaster) +15/+10 (+10/+5 Class +5 Dex), Dmg (Holdout Blaster) 3d4/20; SQ Low-light Vision, Radiation Resistance, Amphibious, Deflect (Defense +2), Deflect (Extend), Deflect (Attack -3); SV Fort +8 (+6 Class +2 Con), Ref +14 (+9 Class +5 Dex), Will +8 (+6 Class +2 Wis); SZ M; FP 2; DSP 0; Rep +3; Str 10; Dex 21; Con 14; Int 14; Wis 14; Cha 14.

Equipment: Lightsaber (+2), Lightsaber (+2), Holdout Blaster, Waterproof Backpack, Robes, All-temperature Cloak (+2), Comlink.

Skills: Astrogate +3 (1 +2 Int), Balance +5 (0 +5 Dex), Bluff +2 (0 +2 Cha), Computer Use +4 (2 +2 Int), Craft (Lightsaber) +10 (8 +2 Int), Diplomacy +2 (0 +2 Cha), Disable Device +6 (4 +2 Int), Disguise +14 (12 +2 Cha), Gather Information +6 (4 +2 Cha), Hide +15 (5 +5 Dex +2 Stealthy +3 Skill Emphasis), Intimidate +2 (0 +2 Cha), Jump +12 (12 +0 Str), Knowledge Jedi +6 (4 +2 Int), Listen +4 (2 +2 Wis), Move Silently +12 (5 +5 Dex +2 Stealthy), Pilot +7 (2 +5 Dex), Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Chagri, Ride +5 (0 +5 Dex), Search +4 (2 +2 Int), Sense Motive +4 (2 +2 Wis), Sleight of Hand +5 (0 +5 Dex), Speak Basic, Speak Chagri, Spot +8 (6 +2 Wis), Survival +4 (2 +2 Wis), Swim +4 (0 +0 Str +4 Species), Treat Injury +3 (1 +2 Wis), Tumble +5 (0 +5 Dex).

Force Skills: Affect Mind +8 (6 +2 Cha), Empathy +4 (2 +2 Wis), Enhance Ability +6 (4 +2 Con), Farseeing +6 (4 +2 Wis), Force Defense +6 (4 +2 Cha), Force Stealth +14 (10 +2 Cha +2 Clouded), Heal Another +3 (1 +2 Wis), Heal Self +3 (1 +2 Cha), Illusion +12 (10 +2 Cha), Move Object +6 (4 +2 Int), See Force +9 (7 +2 Wis), Telepathy +6 (4 +2 Wis).

Feats: Ambidexterity, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Lightsaber), Force Sensitive, Improved Initiative, Quick Draw, Skill Emphasis (Hide), Stealthy, Track, Two-weapon Fighting, Weapon Finesse (Lightsaber), Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols), Weapon Group (Simple).

Force Feats: Alter, Burst of Speed, Clouded, Clouded Ally, Control, Dissipate Energy, Sense.

Wee-wren

This black-furred Wookie left his home world, Kashyyk, to earn money and see the stars. On Metellos, he killed an Imperial officer for assaulting and degrading the merchant he was protecting. Scheduled for execution, Wee-wren was pushed into the Deep Drop, but was rescued after plummeting for half a kilometer by Tyrus, Eva and Kelnoir.

Note: Wee-wren owes a Wookie life debt to Eva, Tyrus and Kelnoir.

Wee-wren: Male Wookie, Scout 12; Init +2 (+2 Dex); Defense 19 (10 +5 Class +2 Dex +2 Defensive Martial Arts); DR 4; Spd 10m (X5 Run); VP/WP 76/14; Atk (Gloves) +16/+11 (+9/+4 Class +5 Str +2 Mastercraft), Dmg (Gloves) 2d4+9/19-20 (+2 Gloves +5 Str +2 Mastercraft), Atk (Blaster Rifle) +11/+6 (+9/+4 Class +2 Dex), Dmg (Blaster Rifle) 3d8/19-20; SQ Extreme Effort (+5, 3/Day), Trailblazing, Heart (+2), Evasion, Uncanny Dodge (Cannot Be Flanked), Skill Mastery (Listen); SV Fort +9 (+6 Class +2 Con +1 Rugged), Ref +8 (+6 Class +2 Dex +Evasion), Will +6 (+6 Class +0 Wis); SZ M; FP 0; DSP 0; Rep +2; Str 20; Dex 14; Con 15; Int 10; Wis 10; Cha 10.

Equipment: Blaster Rifle, Combat Gloves (+2), Medkit, Greydal’s Light Armor (Armor Check 0, DR 4), All-weather Backpack, Glow Rod, Electro-binoculars, Survival Kit, Credits (100).

Skills: Appraise +2 (2 +0 Int), Balance +2/+12 (0 +2 Dex +10 Skill Mastery), Climb +12 (5 +5 Str +2 Species), Computer Use +2 (2 +0 Int), Disable Device +5 (5 +0 Int), Escape Artist +2 (0 +2 Dex), Hide +12 (10 +2 Dex), Intimidate +5 (5 +0 Cha), Jump +5 (0 +5 Str), Listen +7/+17 (7 +0 Wis +10 Skill Mastery), Move Silently +12 (10 +2 Dex), Pilot +4 (2 +2 Dex), Profession (Mercenary) +10 (10 +0 Wis), Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Shyriiwook, Repair +2 (2 +0 Int), Ride +2 (0 +2 Dex), Search +2 (2 +0 Int), Sleight of Hand +2 (0 +2 Dex), Speak (Comprehend Only) Basic, Speak Shyriiwook, Spot +9 (9 +0 Wis), Survival +12 (10 +0 Wis +2 Rugged), Swim +7 (2 +5 Str), Treat Injury +5 (5 +0 Wis), Tumble +2 (0 +2 Dex).

Feats: Armor Proficiency (Light), Defensive Martial Arts, Improved Martial Arts, Martial Arts, Rugged, Run, Track, Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols), Weapon Group (Blaster Rifles), Weapon Group (Simple).

Wuc-ta

This Ithorian joined the Rebel Alliance as soon as he could, believing that opposing the Empire was the right thing to do. Wuc-ta believes in the open society, where people are free to do as they please, as long as it hurts no one else. On his homeworld of Ithor, he trained as a forester and a musician while he was young. He serves Jee Ann Mosa as a Commander in her covert operations unit, acting as infiltrator, courier and saboteur. He tries to avoid killing, but his feelings against the evils of the Empire are strong. Wuc-ta was part of a herd ship lead by Ithorian elders whose spiritual beliefs included mindfulness, environment harmony, meditation and minor Force training.

Note: By combining Force skills and traditional skills, Wuc-ta is very capable as a saboteur and spy. He generally takes his time; the mad dash is not his style. For instance, he might prep for an encounter by disguising himself as an aging Ithorian slave, spend a moment enhancing his abilities with the Force, use empathy to gauge the mood of a potential enemy, then approach, using a combination of sense motive and bluff to get past. If this fails, he will use affect mind.

Wuc-ta: Male Ithorian, Scout 6/Force Adept 2/Soldier 2; Init +1 (+1 Dex); Defense 22 (10 +11 Class +1 Dex); DR 0; Spd 10m; VP/WP 60/12; Atk (Ranged) +8/+3 (+7/+2 Class +1 Dex), Dmg (Ranged) XdX/20; SQ Trailblazing, Heart +1, Uncanny Dodge (+Dex), Extreme Effort (+3, 1/Day), Evasion; SV Fort +9 (+8 Class +1 Con), Ref +6 (+5 Class +1 Dex), Will +10 (+6 Class +3 Wis +1 Species); SZ M; FP 2; DSP 2; Rep +2; Str 12; Dex 12; Con 12; Int 12; Wis 16; Cha 14.

Equipment: Woodwind Instrument (Military Grade Comlink), Tattered Cloak, Bedroll.

Skills: Appraise +1 (0 +1 Int), Astrogate +2 (1 +1 Int), Balance +1 (0 +1 Dex), Bluff +4 (2 +2 Cha), Climb +1 (0 +1 Str), Computer Use +6 (5 +1 Int), Craft (Woodwind) +6 (5 +1 Int), Demolitions +9 (5 +1 Int +3 Skill Emphasis), Diplomacy +2 (0 +2 Cha), Disable Device +9 (5 +1 Int +3 Skill Emphasis), Disguise +4 (2 +2 Cha), Entertain (Woodwind) +4 (2 +2 Cha), Escape Artist +1 (0 +1 Dex), Forgery +9 (5 +1 Int +3 Skill Emphasis), Gamble +3 (0 +3 Wis), Gather Information +7 (5 +2 Cha), Handle Animal +3 (1 +2 Cha), Hide +6 (5 +1 Dex), Intimidate +2 (0 +2 Cha), Jump +1 (0 +1 Str), Listen +3 (0 +3 Wis), Move Silently +6 (5 +1 Dex), Pilot +2 (1 +1 Dex), Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Ithorian, Repair +3 (2 +1 Int), Ride +1 (0 +1 Dex), Search +2 (1 +1 Int), Sense Motive +4 (1 +3 Wis), Sleight of Hand +1 (0 +1 Dex), Speak Basic, Speak Ithorian, Speak Bothan, Spot +3 (0 +3 Wis), Survival +7 (0 +3 Wis +4 Species), Swim +1 (0 +1 Str), Treat Injury +4 (1 +3 Wis), Tumble +1 (0 +1 Dex).

Force Skills: Affect Mind +7 (5 +2 Cha), Empathy +6 (3 +3 Wis), Enhance Ability +6 (5 +1 Con), Force Defense +3 (1 +2 Cha), Force Stealth +3 (1 +2 Cha), Friendship +3 (1 +2 Cha), Heal Another +15/+25 (12 +3 Wis +10 Skill Mastery), Heal Self +3 (1 +2 Cha).

Feats: Armor Proficiency (Light), Far Shot, Force Sensitive, Point Blank Shot, Skill Emphasis (Demolitions), Skill Emphasis (Disable Device), Skill Emphasis (Forgery), Track, Weapon Group (Primitive), Weapon Group (Simple), Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols), Weapon Group (Blaster Rifles), Weapon Group (Vibro), Weapon Group (Heavy).

Force Feats: Alter, Control.

Major Characters Killed In Action

Argin

During an Imperial roundup of slaves on Ryloth, Kadann noted a young Twi’lek with a strong Force aura and took the youth into his care on Coruscant. Elevated far above the status of most Twi’leks because of his abilities, Argin came to despise those with less fortune, rather than feel sympathy for them. He sees himself as a Force wielder first, a Dark Prophet second and a Twi’lek last. Argin spends most of his time aboard his asteroid-based ship, the Seeker. His work for Kadann usually involves tampering with the flow of galactic affairs out on the Rim in order to bring about some sought-after future.

Argin knows Lerketh, but there is animosity between them. With Kadann as adopted father to both, there feel jealousy toward one another, a feeling that Kadann has exploited in training them in the ways of the dark side.

Argin maintains a series of hidden pools within his ship, used for distance swimming, at which he excels, and orgies. He is young, sinewy and athletic, generally wearing dramatic black clothing, including gauntlets, beneath a cloak that resembles clusters of star against the blackness of space.

KIA: Killed in a fight aboard the Seeker during the Battle of Yavin. Sif, Kelnoir and Tyrus, assisted by Jeed Snowshadow, battled Argin in his chambers, preventing him from interfering with the Rebel attack against the Death Star.

Note: Argin has three personal Sith hounds with him at all times.

Note: Argin uses a Dark Side Devotee variant that gives her d6 Hit Dice, instead of d8; and bonus Force Feats instead of those provided by Force training (control, sense, alter).

Argin, Dark Prophet: Male Twi’lek, Force Adept 5/Dark Side Devotee 3; Init +3 (+3 Dex); Defense 23 (10 +8 Class +3 Dex +2 Force Weapon Defense); DR 6; Spd 10m; VP/WP 36/10; Atk (Spear) +10 (+5 Class +3 Str +2 Spear), Dmg (Spear) 2d8+3/20 (+3 Str); SQ Low Light Vision, Force Weapon (+1d8); SV Fort +6 (+5 Class +0 Con +1 Species), Ref +8 (+5 Class +3 Dex), Will +9 (+7 Class +2 Wis); SZ M; FP 0; DSP 8; Rep +2; Str 16; Dex 16; Con 10; Int 10; Wis 14; Cha 20.

Equipment: Starry Sith Cloak (DR +4), Mastercraft Black Garment (DR +2), Dark Side Talisman (+2 Vs Force), Sith Spear (+2 Mastercraft).

Skills: Appraise +0 (0 +0 Int), Astrogate +0 (0 +0 Int), Balance +3 (0 +3 Dex), Bluff +7 (2 +5 Cha), Climb +3 (0 +3 Str), Computer Use +2 (2 +0 Int), Craft +0 (0 +0 Int), Demolitions +0 (0 +0 Int), Diplomacy +7 (2 +5 Cha), Disable Device +0 (0 +0 Int), Disguise +5 (0 +5 Cha), Entertain +5 (0 +5 Cha), Escape Artist +3 (0 +3 Dex), Forgery +0 (0 +0 Int), Gamble +2 (0 +2 Wis), Gather Information +5 (0 +5 Cha), Handle Animal +10 (5 +5 Cha), Hide +3 (0 +3 Dex), Intimidate +7 (2 +5 Cha), Jump +3 (0 +3 Str), Knowledge (Sith) +5 (5 +0 Int), Listen +2 (0 +2 Wis), Move Silently +3 (0 +3 Dex), Pilot +3 (0 +3 Dex), Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Ryl, Repair +0 (0 +0 Int), Ride +3 (0 +3 Dex), Search +0 (0 +0 Int), Sense Motive +2 (0 +2 Wis), Sleight of Hand +3 (0 +3 Dex), Speak Basic, Speak Ryl, Speak Lekku (Head Tail), Spot +2 (0 +2 Wis), Survival +2 (0 +2 Wis), Swim +8 (5 +3 Str), Treat Injury +2 (0 +2 Wis), Tumble +3 (0 +3 Dex).

Force Skills: Affect Mind +12 (4 +5 Cha +3 Skill Emphasis), Empathy +9 (7 +2 Wis), Farseeing +13 (6 +2 Wis +2 Link +3 Skill Emphasis), Force Defense +7 (2 +5 Cha), Force Stealth +9 (2 +5 Cha +2 Focus), Force Strike +10 (8 +0 Int +2 Focus), Heal Self +7 (2 +5 Cha), See Force +8 (6 +2 Wis), Telepathy +10 (6 +2 Wis +2 Link).

Feats: Heroic Surge, Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols), Weapon Group (Primitive), Weapon Group (Simple).

Force Feats: Alter, Control, Dark Side Skill Emphasis (Farseeing), Dark Side Skill Emphasis (Affect Mind), Focus, Force Sensitive, Force Weapon Defense, Force Weapon Readiness, Sense.

Benah Mothose

An Imperial officer, assigned to serve under Captain Julienne in the Dathomir prison construction, Mothose managed the evacuation of Dathomir after Julienne’s failure. Due to his role in salvaging what remained of the prison effort, including the Star Galleon, and his assistance to Lerketh—a classified Imperial operation—Mothose was promoted to Lieutenant. He was selected for Faldar Tragen’s ISB strike force. Born to a highly placed noble family, Mothose is blonde, effete and calculating. He is a talented pilot and, as a young noble, spent extensive time shooting, riding and fencing.

KIA: Creeping around with Jeed after they sprung a trap on the party; killed in a slaver’s den on Luyarac, by a thermal detonator Tyrus threw down.

Benah Mothose: Male Human, Noble 4/Soldier 3; Init +6 (+2 Dex +4 Improved Initiative); Defense 19 (10 +7 Class +2 Dex); DR 4; Spd 10m; VP/WP 32/14; Atk (Saber) +10/+5 (+6/+1 Class +2 Str +2 Mastercraft), Dmg (Saber) 2d6+4/20 (+2 Str +2 Mastercraft), Atk (Heavy Blaster Pistol) +10/+5 (+6/+1 Class +2 Dex +2 Mastercraft), Dmg (Heavy Blaster Pistol) 3d8+2/20 (+2 Mastercraft); SQ Resource Access, Inspire Confidence, Favor (+2), Coordinate (+1); SV Fort +6 (+4 Class +2 Con), Ref +5 (+3 Class +2 Dex), Will +6 (+5 Class +1 Wis); SZ M; FP 0; DSP 4; Rep +3; Str 14; Dex 14; Con 14; Int 10; Wis 12; Cha 12.

Equipment: ISB Uniform/Flight Suit (+2), Heavy Blaster Pistol (+2), Vibroblade Saber (+2), Military Grade Comlink (Thick Chain), Credits (2400), Stun Grenade (DC 18), Datapad.

Skills: Appraise +0 (0 +0 Int), Astrogate +5 (5 +0 Int), Balance +2 (0 +2 Dex), Bluff +11 (10 +1 Cha), Climb +2 (0 +2 Str), Computer Use +2 (2 +0 Int), Diplomacy +11 (10 +1 Cha), Disguise +1 (0 +1 Cha), Escape Artist +2 (0 +2 Dex), Gamble +1 (0 +1 Wis), Gather Information +1 (0 +1 Cha), Handle Animal +3 (2 +1 Cha), Hide +2 (0 +2 Dex), Intimidate +1 (0 +1 Cha), Jump +2 (0 +2 Str), Knowledge (Empire) +5 (5 +0 Int), Listen +1 (0 +1 Wis), Move Silently +2 (0 +2 Dex), Pilot +12 (10 +2 Dex), Read/Write Basic, Ride +7 (5 +2 Dex), Sense Motive +1 (0 +1 Wis), Sleight of Hand +2 (0 +2 Dex), Speak Basic, Spot +1 (0 +1 Wis), Survival +1 (0 +1 Wis), Swim +2 (0 +2 Str), Treat Injury +6 (5 +1 Wis), Tumble +2 (0 +2 Dex).

Feats: Armor Proficiency (Light), Blasterslinger (Extra Surprise Round), Improved Initiative, Point Blank Shot, Quick Draw, Starship Operations (Transport), Starship Operations (Fighter), Weapon Group (Primitive), Weapon Group (Simple), Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols), Weapon Group (Blaster Rifles), Weapon Group (Vibro), Weapon Group (Heavy).

Beya

Born and raised by the Nightsisters on Dathomir, Beya wants nothing more than to dominate and unifying all Dathomirians under her control; she hates the Clan Mothers more than anything. To this end, she has made a temporary alliance with the Imperial officers who are erecting a prison on the planet. She is 18 winters old and rose in power in part due to her exploration of the Chu’Unthor. (Beya went into the wreck with her best friend and lover, as part of a daring stunt.) While there, she found a Force artifact that enhanced her abilities and allowed her to dominate the Nightsisters despite her age. She used this Force artifact—a rare Jedi crystal—in conjunction with her dark force talisman, putting the crystal inside the sheer mite’s desiccated body.

KIA: In a fight with Sif, Kelnoir and Tyrus, Beya was killed in the tunnels under her great dead tree on Dathomir.

Note: Since Beya is a Dark Side Devotee from a world without technology, her variant of the prc provides 4 skill points per level, instead of 6; she gets a bonus feat instead of Weapon Proficiency (Blasters); her Hit Dice are D6, instead of D8; and she gets bonus Force Feats instead of those provided by Force training (control, sense, alter).

Beya, Nightsister Warchief: Female Human, Force Adept 5/Dark Side Devotee 2; Init +2 (+2 Dex); Defense 20 (10 +8 Class +2 Dex); DR 0; Spd 10m; VP/WP 42/10; Atk +6 melee (1d6+1d8/19-20 +2 Str +2 Mace); SQ Force Weapon +1d8; SV Fort +5 (+5 Class +0 Con), Ref +7 (+5 Class +2 Dex), Will +9 (+7 Class +2 Wis); SZ M; FP 0; DSP 8; Rep +6; Str 14; Dex 14; Con 10; Int 10; Wis 14; Cha 14.

Equipment: Rancor Skull Mace (+2; 20 VP Force Lightning/Day), Blackened Sheer Mite Dark Force Talisman (+4 saves against the Force, +2 to all Force skill checks, +20 Force skill bonus vitality/day), Red Robes.

Skills: Balance +2 (0 +2 Dex), Bluff +2 (0 +2 Cha), Climb +2 (0 +2 Str), Diplomacy +2 (0 +2 Cha), Disguise +2 (0 +2 Cha), Escape Artist +2 (0 +2 Dex), Handle Animal +2 (0 +2 Cha), Hide +2 (0 +2 Dex), Intimidate +13 (1 +2 Cha +4 Infamy +6 Rep), Jump +2 (0 +2 Str), Listen +2 (0 +2 Wis), Move Silently +2 (0 +2 Dex), Ride +3 (1 +2 Dex), Search +0 (0 +0 Int), Sense Motive +2 (0 +2 Wis), Speak Language (Basic), Speak Language (Paecian), Spot +2 (0 +2 Wis), Survival +2 (0 +2 Wis), Swim +2 (0 +2 Str), Tumble +2 (0 +2 Dex).

Force Skills: Affect Mind +10 (8 +2 Cha), Force Defense +8 (6 +2 Cha), Force Grip 15 (10 +0 Int +2 Malevolent +3 Skill Emphasis), Force Lightning +10 (10 +0 Int), Force Stealth, +8 (6 +2 Cha), Heal Self +6 (4 +2 Cha), Move Object +10 (10 +0 Int), See Force +6 (4 +2 Wis).

Feats: Cleave, Infamy, Power Attack, Skill Emphasis (Force Grip), Weapon Group (Primitive), Weapon Group (Simple).

Force Feats: Alter, Control, Force Flight, Force Sensitive, Malevolent, Sense.

Cart’an

Originally, a crafty lower-class Zabrak servant in the Imperial Palace on Coruscant, Cart’an’s life changed when he managed to capture the attention of the Emperor himself. Palpatine began using the ambitious boy to spy on the young son of a prominent dissident. Befriending the dissident’s son allowed Cart’an to infiltrate their family home on Coruscant; eventually Cart’an was able to tell the Emperor everything he needed to know about the dissident and his allies, resulting in numerous executions and the ruin of several highly placed political families. As he grew, Cart’an continued to serve the Emperor, performing odd duties best accomplished by someone with civilian underworld contacts. His drive knows no bounds; Cart’an is driven by the need to feel important, to be recognized.

Though he will never reveal it, Cart’an has been recently made a member of the secretive Emperor’s Hand. (He suspects there are others.) Cart’an is 25 years old and his usefulness to Palpatine has continued to grow over the last few years.

Cart’an does not exist within any holonet archive; his identity has been erased. He anonymously carries the highest level of security clearance, renewed periodically and allowing him to come and go virtually anywhere. Publicly, and within the Imperial ranks, this Zabrak operative has a very low profile, and is generally controlled and quiet; Cart’an watches for the perfect moment. He lies often and tries to set a tone for interactions that implies violence is odd to even consider. (When Sif fired at him, Cart’an cried out, “What are you doing?”)

Dark hair and pale skin; he dresses in a fashion typical of elite couriers. Cart’an’s equipment is always the finest available. The ship given to Cart’an by the Emperor is a Sith Infiltrator, owned decades earlier by Darth Maul. Except when necessary, Palpatine keeps Cart’an shielded from most of his other agents. (Before Argin’s destruction, Cart’an visited the Seeker periodically to see Tishooc; he was infatuated with her. He also traveled with Keval when the Sith Lord was younger. Keval has a genuine affection for Cart’an.)

Cart’an sees weak people as disposable tools and powerful people as either temporary allies or threatening figures best eliminated. His ultimate goal is to control as much of the Empire as possible. In keeping with one of the Emperor’s long-range contingency plans, Cart’an has ingratiated himself to most of the Black Sun Syndicate Vigos and many of the Lower Vigos. He has placed a few key operatives throughout the organization. Upon Palpatine’s word, Cart’an put into motion a complex plan that tricked the crew of the Bloodsparrow into making him the new Lord of the Black Sun.

Note: What Cart’an does not know is that he is merely the useful byproduct of a failed cloning project; through Ikkath, the Emperor experimented briefly with cloning Maul, but was unable to awaken the Force within any of the clones. Having been raised in radically different circumstances than Maul, Cart’an’s personality is nothing like his predecessor’s. (Cart’an’s raw ability scores are identical to Maul’s.)

KIA: Cut down by Lerketh while fighting on top of the Sith infiltrator, hovering next to the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. Sif kicked his body off the edge and he was killed in a fall to the roof of the temple.

Cart’an: Male Zabrak, Scoundrel 6/Soldier 3/Infiltrator 3; Init +4 (+4 Dex); Defense 24 (10 +10 Class +4 Dex); DR 4; Spd 10m; VP/WP 70/16; Atk (Vibroblade) +14/+9 (+9/+4 Class +3 Str +2 Mastercraft), Dmg (Vibroblade) 2d6+2/20 (+3 Str +2 Mastercraft), Atk (Heavy Blaster) +15/+10 (+9/+4 Class +4 Dex +2 Mastercraft), Dmg (Heavy Blaster) 3d8+2/20 (+2 Mastercraft); Atk (Holdout Blaster) +15/+10 (+9/+4 Class +4 Dex +2 Mastercraft), Dmg (Holdout Blaster) 3d4+2/20 (+2 Mastercraft); SQ Illicit Barter, Lucky (2/day), Precise Attack, Covert Movement (Full Speed Move Silent), Sneak Attack (+1d6), Skill Mastery (Tumble); SV Fort +11 (+6 Class +3 Con +2 Species), Ref +12 (+8 Class +4 Dex), Will +6 (+2 Class +0 Wis +2 Species), Will (Force) +9 (+2 Class +0 Wis +2 Species +3 Force Resistant); SZ M; FP 0; DSP 4; Rep +3/+1 (+3 Class -2 Low Profile); Str 17; Dex 19; Con 16; Int 14; Wis 11; Cha 12.

Equipment: Mastercraft Padded Flight Suit (+2 DR), Military-grade Jump Boots, Blaster Pistol (+2), Mastercraft Holdout Blaster (+2), Vibroblade (+2), Thermal Detonator, All-temperature Cloak (+4), Electro-binoculars, Comlink, Energy Pack (4), Code Cylinder (Elite Imperial), Credit Stick (12,000).

Skills: Appraise +2 (0 +2 Int), Astrogate +4 (2 +2 Int), Balance +8 (4 +4 Dex), Bluff +10 (9 +1 Cha), Climb +3 (0 +3 Str), Computer Use +7 (5 +2 Int), Demolitions +4 (2 +2 Int), Diplomacy +6 (5 +1 Cha), Disable Device +7 (5 +2 Int), Disguise +7 (6 +1 Cha), Escape Artist +8 (4 +4 Dex), Forgery +7 (5 +2 Int), Gather Information +6 (5 +1 Cha), Handle Animal +1 (0 +1 Cha), Hide +14 (8 +4 Dex +2 Stealthy), Intimidate +1 (0 +1 Cha), Jump +3 (0 +3 Str), Knowledge (Empire) +4 (2 +2 Int), Knowledge (Sith Lore) +4 (2 +2 Int), Listen +5 (5 +0 Wis), Move Silently +14 (8 +4 Dex +2 Stealthy), Pilot +9 (5 +4 Dex), Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Bothan, Repair +4 (2 +2 Int), Ride +4 (0 +4 Dex), Search +4 (2 +2 Int), Sense Motive +10 (7 +0 Wis +3 Skill Emphasis), Sleight of Hand +4 (0 +4 Dex), Speak Basic, Speak Bothan, Spot +9 (9 +0 Wis), Survival +6 (2 +0 Wis +4 Cloak), Swim +3 (0 +3 Str), Treat Injury +5 (5 +0 Wis), Tumble +11/+21 (7 +4 Dex +10 Skill Mastery).

Feats: Armor Proficiency (Light), Heroic Surge (3/Day), Low Profile, Quick Draw, Force Resistance (Will +3), Resource Access, Skill Emphasis (Sense Motive), Starship Operations (Fighter), Stealthy, Weapon Group (Primitive), Weapon Group (Simple), Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols), Weapon Group (Blaster Rifles), Weapon Group (Vibro), Weapon Group (Heavy).

Corba the Hutt

This crime lord has broken with the Hutt traditions, instead giving her loyalty to the Black Sun Syndicate. This vile gangster is a living nexus of underworld activity related to slave trade. However, unlike some, the Hutt works hard to fight this perception, maintaining a business front on Corellia. Corba insists that she is only interested in running her bar and gambling facility. Very few people know that she is a Black Sun vigo. Many have died in order to keep this silent. Over the last few years, Corba has spent considerable resources maintaining this ruse, to great effectiveness.

A lean and athletic Hutt, Corba’s body is extensively tattooed, including several places where she has a signature mark of four blue bars (on her arms, tail and neck). All her servants and enforcers wear the same tattoos.

Several years ago, Corba opted to produce offspring, metamorphing her body to a female physiology and hermaphroditically conceiving a child. In the Hutt way, for these years, the crime lord is referred to as female and adorns herself in a way mimicking the females of the various Galactic species.

Corba’s Place: This establishment is located on Corellia, in the capitol city of Coronet. (Traffic into and out of Coronet is strictly monitored by both the Empire and by CorSec.) Corba's Place is situated in a very dangerous part of town called Blue Sector, the heart of the Corellian criminal underworld. According to (false) local legend, Corba decided to leave behind the criminal trade a few years ago and bought an empty ruin, turning it into Corba's Place and building up its reputation in only a few years. Corba's Place is reknown for food, drink, lodging, gambling and pleasure services.

Note: Corba’s chambers are fitted with a Zero-G environmental generator. In times of crisis, she can activate this from her repulsor sled and use her advantage in Zero-G to escape.

KIA: Headshot sniper attack by Tyrus. (Double critical.)

Corba: Female (currently) Hutt, Scoundrel 8/Crime Lord 6; Init +0 (+0 Dex); Defense 18 (10 +8 Class +0 Dex); DR 2; Spd 6m; VP/WP 112/14; Atk (Stun Gloves) +11/+6 (+9/+4 Class +2 Mastercraft), Dmg (Stun Gloves) 0/Stun DC 20, Atk (Heavy Blaster Pistol) +11/+6 (+9/+4 Class +2 Mastercraft), Dmg (Heavy Blaster Pistol) 3d8+2/20 (+X +2 Mastercraft); SQ Low-light Vision, +6 Will Vs Force, Illicit Barter, Lucky (2/Day), Precise Attack (+1), Contact (x2), Resource Access, Minions, Inspire Fear (-4); SV Fort +6 (+4 Class +2 Con), Ref +9 (+9 Class +0 Dex), Will +9 (+7 Class +2 Wis); SZ M; FP 0; DSP 18; Rep +10 (+6 Class +4 Infamy); Str 10; Dex 10; Con 14; Int 14; Wis 14; Cha 14.

Equipment: Comlink Blue Skull Pendant, Breather Chain, Hutt Stun Gloves (+2, DC 20), Heavy Blaster Pistol (+2), Repulsor Sled (Secret Alarm, Force Field: DR 4/50), Cantina, Bodyguards, Defensive Droids, Vehicles, Significant Criminal Wealth.

Skills: Appraise +12 (10 +2 Int), Balance +10 (10 +0 Dex), Bluff +15 (10 +2 Cha +3 Skill Emphasis), Computer Use +12 (10 +2 Int), Diplomacy +17 (15 +2 Cha), Entertain (Illicit Company) +12 (10 +2 Cha), Gamble +12 (10 +2 Wis), Gather Information +12 (10 +2 Cha), Intimidate +15 (10 +2 Cha +3 Skill Emphasis), Knowledge (Underworld) +12 (10 +2 Int), Listen +12 (10 +2 Wis), Move Silently +10 (10 +0 Dex), Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Hutt, Search +12 (10 +2 Int), Sense Motive +17 (15 +2 Wis), Speak Basic, Speak Hutt, Spot +12 (10 +2 Wis), Swim +12 (10 +0 Str +2 Athletic).

Feats: Athletic, Diplomatic Immunity (CorSec), Fast Movement (+2m), Infamy, Run, Skill Emphasis (Bluff), Skill Emphasis (Intimidate), Weapon Group (Simple), Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols), Zero-G Training.

Drillish M’ohad

Drillish is a newly appointed Lower Vigo for the Black Sun Syndicate, following a time of chaos and an assassination. Loyal to the previous Lower Vigo, Drillish killed the assassin responsible for the recent turmoil. The fledgling crime lord has no real love for the Rebellion, but he hates the Empire with a passion because he witnessed the execution of many Kel Dor during his youth. (These actions were committed by Imperial Admiral Haster, who was only a major back then.) Wary of the fate that befell the previous Lower Vigo, Drillish is always accompanied by two protectors, his protocol droid and several loyal thugs. Drillish views his role in society as that of provider, giving people the things they want, even at the expense of their own health or the health of those exploited: “If society did not want these things…slaves, drugs, blood-sports…society would not pay me for them.”

KIA: Assassinated by Cart’an during the Black Sun coupe.

Note: Drillish’s stun baton was a gift from the Lord of the Black Sun. It telescopes down from a full-sized walking stick to a short club one third of a meter in length. The stun baton is gun-metal gray with an enormous black pearl on one end. The comlink carried by the crime lord also resembles a large black pearl, hanging around his neck by a thick silver chain. The protocol droid who is always at Drillish’s side is black and insectoid.

Drillish: Male Kel Dor, Scoundrel 8/Crime Lord 4; Init +0 (+0 Dex); Defense 17 (10 +7 Class +0 Dex); DR 0; Spd 10m; VP/WP 36/10; Atk (Staff) +13/+8 (+8/+3 Class +0 Str +5 Mastercraft), Dmg (Staff) 0/DC 20 (+5 Mastercraft), Atk (Blaster) +12/+7 (+8/+3 Class +0 Dex +4 Mastercraft), Dmg (Blaster) 3d8+4/20 (+4 Mastercraft); SQ Inspire Fear (-2), Low-light Vision, Contact (Black Sun Vigo) (+2 Influence), Contact (Black Sun Lower Vigo) (+2 Influence), Resource Access (+2 Influence), Illicit Barter, Lucky (2/day), Precise Attack (+1, x1/Round); SV Fort +3 (+3 Class +0 Con), Ref +8 (+8 Class +0 Dex), Will +12 (+6 Class +4 Wis +2 Iron Will); SZ M; FP 0; DSP 8; Rep +10 (+5 Class +3 Infamy +2 Influence); Str 10; Dex 10; Con 10; Int 14; Wis 18; Cha 16.

Equipment: Heavy Blaster Pistol (+4), Code Cylinder (Drillish’s Citadel), Military Grade Comlink, Credits (6000), Breather, Goggles, Stun Baton (+5, DC 20), Robes.

Skills: Appraise +10 (8 +2 Int), Bluff +16 (8 +3 Cha +3 Skill Emphasis +2 Persuasive), Computer Use +4 (2 +2 Int), Diplomacy +11 (8 +3 Cha), Forgery +13 (8 +2 Int +3 Skill Emphasis), Gamble +12 (8 +4 Wis), Gather Information +11 (8 +3 Cha), Hide +4 (4 +0 Dex), Intimidate +13 (8 +3 Cha +2 Persuasive), Knowledge (Jedi Knights) +9 (4 +2 Int +3 Skill Emphasis), Knowledge (Underworld) +10 (8 +2 Int), Listen +8 (2 +4 Wis +2 Alertness), Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Kel Dor, Search +2 (0 +2 Int), Sense Motive +12 (8 +4 Wis), Speak Basic, Speak Chagrian, Speak Kel Dor, Spot +8 (2 +4 Wis +2 Alertness), Survival +6 (2 +4 Wis).

Feats: Alertness, Infamy, Influence, Iron Will, Persuasive, Skill Emphasis (Bluff), Skill Emphasis (Forgery), Skill Emphasis (Knowledge (Jedi Knights)), Weapon Group (Simple), Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols).

Emperor Palpatine (Darth Sidious, Dark Lord of the Sith)

The lynchpin of the Empire, Palpatine engineered the downfall of the Jedi Knights and the rise of the most lasting, most widespread totalitarian government in galactic history. He is a Sith lord, full of hate for everything.

The Emperor: Male Human, Noble 4/Dark Side Devotee/Sith Lord 10; Init +0; Defense 24 (10 +14 Class); DR 2; Spd 10m; VP/WP 124/13; Atk (Lightsaber) +16/+11/+6/+1 (+16/+11/+6/+1 Class), Dmg (Lightsaber) 5d8/19-20; SQ Bonus class skill (Intimidate), Favor +4, Inspire Confidence, Resource Access, Coordinate +1, Dark Side Talisman +2, Force Weapon +1d8, Sith Resource Access, Sith Secrets, Exceptional Minions, Sith Master; SV Fort +12, Ref +11, Will +18; SZ M; FP 9; DSP 32; Rep +17; Str 9; Dex 11; Con 12; Int 18; Wis 16; Cha 16.

Equipment: Mastercraft Staff (Comlink, Code Cylinder), Great Lightsaber, Mastercraft Black Robes (DR 2).

Skills: Bluff +13, Computer Use +7, Craft (Lightsaber) +6, Diplomacy +19, Gather Information +16, Intimidate +15, Jump +10, Knowledge (Sith, Jedi, Galactic Politics) +15, Read/Write (Multiple Languages), Sense Motive +11, Speak (Multiple Languages).

Force Skills: Affect Mind +14, Drain Energy +12, Empathy +17, Farseeing +20, Fear +18, Force Defense +16, Force Grip +16, Force Lightning +16, Force Stealth +20, Heal Self +14, Move Object +12, See Force +18, Telepathy +20.

Feats: Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Lightsaber), Fame, Skill Emphasis (Affect Mind), Skill Emphasis (Diplomacy), Skill Emphasis (Farseeing), Skill Emphasis (Fear), Skill Emphasis (Force Lightning), Skill Emphasis (Force Stealth), Skill Emphasis (Telepathy), Link, Trustworthy, Weapon Group Proficiencies (blaster pistols, simple).

Force Feats: Alter, Control, Dissipate Energy, Force Flight, Force Mastery, Force Mind, Malevolent, Sense.

Essar (S-R6)

Originally the prototype for an illegal tech project conducted by an asteroid-based band of smugglers, Essar intended as the first in a squad of assassin droids. The droid was given autonomy by a tech specialist prisoner who needed an ally in order to escape the smugglers. The prisoner reprogrammed S-R6 for use during the escape attempt, but was killed in the exodus. Now, due to a quirk in his programming, this secretive assassin droid is obsessed with weapons, especially those of exotic or prototype varieties. It will usually offer to purchase such items, but mostly wants the opportunity to study them. Often, Essar sells them afterward. One of the tactics Essar employs frequently, taken advantage of his transference hardware, is to move his awareness into a lesser (and more discreet) droid shell during operations.

Due to his dealings with the crew of the Bloodsparrow, Essar was eventually caught by the ISB and mind-wiped; he was later used as a trap. Eventually, he came to serve Cart’an.

KIA: After moving into Tyrus’s dark eye droid, Essar was able to bring the Empire down on the Rebel Fleet in an attack that destroyed 60% of the Rebel ships and claimed thousands of lives. Once the dark eye droid was caught, Tyrus dismantled it on board the Thranta Dream, questioned Essar one last time, then wiped his mind.

Note: Essar lists “Wealth” as a feat, because he started with a small fortune in credits.

Essar (S-R6): Assassin Droid, Soldier 8; Init +6 (+2 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Defense 18 (10 +6 Class +2 Dex); DR 4; Spd 12m; VP/WP 56/14; Atk (Blaster) +13/+13/+8 (+8/+3 Class +2 Dex +3 Masterwork +Rapid Shot), Dmg (Blaster) 3d8+3/20 (+3 Masterwork); SQ Droid Immunities, Low-light Vision, Infrared Vision; SV Fort +8 (+6 Class +2 Con), Ref +4 (+2 Class +2 Dex), Will +2 (+2 Class +0 Wis); SZ M; FP 0; DSP 0; Rep +0 (+2 Class -2 Low Profile); Str 14; Dex 14; Con 14; Int 14; Wis 10; Cha 10.

Equipment: Internal Comlink, Internal Shield (DR 4), Flamethrower, Fire Extinguisher, Translator, Tool Mount, Cutting Torch, 360-degree Vision, Transference Unit, False Restraining Bolt Port, Heavy Blaster Pistol (+3, +1 Range Increment), Blaster Rifle (+3, +1 Range Increment), Heavy Ion Blaster (+3,+1 Range Increment), Energy Pack (4), Credits (4000).

Skills: Appraise +5 (3 +2 Int), Astrogate +7 (5 +2 Int), Computer Use +7 (5 +2 Int), Craft (Blaster Weapons) +10 (8 +2 Int), Demolitions +7 (5 +2 Int), Disable Device +5 (3 +2 Int), Forgery +5 (3 +2 Int), Knowledge (Weapons) +6 (4 +2 Int), Pilot +8 (6 +2 Dex), Read/Write Basic, Repair +8 (6 +2 Int), Search +3 (1 +2 Int), Speak Basic, Speak Binary, Spot +2 (2 +0 Wis).

Feats: Armor Proficiency (Light), Far Shot, Improved Initiative, Low Profile, Point Blank Shot, Quick Draw, Rapid Shot, Starship Operations (Fighter), Wealth, Weapon Group (Primitive), Weapon Group (Simple), Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols), Weapon Group (Blaster Rifles), Weapon Group (Vibro), Weapon Group (Heavy).

Faldar Tragen

An Imperial officer, initially assigned to the agricultural world of Kwevron, Tragen was lifted up from a middle class existence by his acceptance into the Imperial Naval Academy. (He is sensitive to class issues and bristles at any mention of his family’s position.) Due to his effectiveness using the bounty hunter Greydal Warr against suspected Rebels and due to his diligence in tracking the Bloodsparrow after Kwevron, he was promoted to Captain. Tragen is dark-haired, arrogant, petty and vengeful.

KIA: Geonosis surprise attack sprung in a temple by the crew of the Bloodsparrow. Thermal detonator, followed by blaster fire. Last words, “My career…”

Note: Faldar tucks his force pike under one arm, like it was a riding crop or a lecture pointer.

Faldar Tragen: Male Human, Soldier 2/Officer 6/ISB Special Agent 0; Init +0 (+0 Dex); Defense 16 (10 +6 Class +0 Dex); DR 4; Spd 10m; VP/WP 42/13; Atk (Force Pike) +8/+3 (+6/+1 Class +0 Str +2 Mastercraft), Dmg (Force Pike) 2d8+2/20 (+0 Str +2 Mastercraft) or 0/DC 17, Atk (Heavy Blaster) +8/+3 (+6/+1 Class +0 Dex +2 Mastercraft), Dmg (Heavy Blaster) 3d8+2/20 (+2 Mastercraft); SQ Leadership, Requisition Supplies, Tactics; SV Fort +6 (+6 Class +0 Con), Ref +3 (+3 Class +0 Dex), Will +6 (+3 Class +0 Wis +2 Iron Will +1 Headstrong); SZ M; FP 0; DSP 6; Rep +4; Str 10; Dex 10; Con 10; Int 16; Wis 10; Cha 16.

Equipment: ISB Uniform/Flight Suit (+2), Heavy Blaster Pistol (+2), Force Pike (+2, DC 17), Datapad, All-temperature Cloak.

Skills: Appraise +3 (0 +3 Int), Astrogate +5 (2 +3 Int), Bluff +14 (11 +3 Cha), Computer Use +5 (2 +3 Int), Demolitions +4 (1 +3 Int), Diplomacy +14 (11 +3 Cha), Disable Device +4 (1 +3 Int), Disguise +3 (0 +3 Cha), Forgery +3 (0 +3 Int), Gather Information +4 (1 +3 Cha), Handle Animal +3 (0 +3 Cha), Intimidate +9 (4 +3 Cha +2 Headstrong), Knowledge (Empire) +8 (5 +3 Int), Profession (Bureaucrat) +11 (11 +0 Wis), Read/Write Basic, Repair +3 (0 +3 Int), Search +16 (11 +3 Int +2 Sharp Eyed), Sense Motive +13 (11 +0 Wis +2 Sharp Eyed), Speak Basic, Spot +11 (11 +0 Wis), Survival +5 (5 +0 Wis), Swim +5 (5 +0 Str), Treat Injury +5 (5 +0 Wis).

Feats: Armor Proficiency (Light), Far Shot, Headstrong, Iron Will, Point Blank Shot, Stamina, Toughness (+3 Wound Points), Weapon Group (Primitive), Weapon Group (Simple), Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols), Weapon Group (Blaster Rifles), Weapon Group (Vibro), Weapon Group (Heavy).

Greydal Warr

This bounty hunter is an Imperial favorite, used in hunting and killing Wookie insurgents and rim world outlaws. Greydal is known for his cruelty toward his own kind and for his outright disdain for taboos. He keeps his fur shaved away and his skin tattooed with old Sith designs that he first saw when tracking a Wookie Rebel into an old temple. Greydal is a fierce breaker of all Wookie traditions and laws, such as using his claws to kill opponents. One of his favorite tactics is to rake an opponent’s eyes, blinding him temporarily with blood.

KIA: Greydal was subdued by Sif, Tyrus and Kelnoir, fighting in the forests of Dathomir. Later, the Wookie was judged and executed by Kell, of the Great Canyon Clan. His body was staked out over Kell’s temple.

Note: Greydal gets the Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Claws) as a free racial bonus feat due to his deviant Wookie nature, but also suffers from a -4 wisdom penalty, instead of the standard -2 wisdom penalty for wookies, and is not proficient with a bowcaster.

Greydal Warr, Wookie Bounty Hunter: Male Wookie, Scout 3/Soldier 3; Init +7 (+3 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Defense 20 (10 +7 Class +3 Dex); DR (4); Spd 8m (10m -2m armor); VP/WP 50/16; Atk +12 vibroblade (+5 Class +4 Str, +3 vibroblade) (2d6+7/20), or +9 claws (+5 Class +4 Str) (1d4+4/20), or +10 blaster pistol (+5 Class +3 Dex +2 archaic blaster) (3d6+2/20); SQ Extraordinary Recuperation, Trailblazing, Heart (+1); SV Fort +8 (+5 Class +3 Con), Ref +6 (+3 Class +3 Dex), Will +2 (+3 Class -1 Wis); SZ M; FP 2; DSP 2; Rep +4 (+1 Class +3 Infamy); Str 19 (+4); Dex 16 (+3); Con 16 (+3); Int 12 (+1); Wis 8 (-2); Cha 8 (-1).

Equipment: Archaic Blaster (+2), Mastercraft Vibroblade (+3), 2 Stun Grenades, Light Armor (Armor Check 0, DR 4), Restraining Cuffs, All-Temperature Cloak, Electrobinoculars, Code Cylinder, Comlink, Datapad, Liquid Cable.

Skills: Appraise +3 (2 +1 Int), Astrogate +6 (5 +1 Int), Balance +3 (0 +3 Dex), Bluff +3 (0 -1 Cha +4 Rep), Climb +10 (4 +4 Str +2 Wookie), Computer Use +6 (5 +1 Int), Demolitions +5 (4 +1 Int), Diplomacy +3 (0 -1 Cha +4 Rep), Disguise -1 (0 -1 Cha), Entertain -1 (0 -1 Cha), Escape Artist +3 (0 +3 Dex), Forgery +1 (0 +1 Int), Gamble -1 (0 -1 Wis), Gather Information +3 (0 -1 Cha +4 Rep), Hide +5 (2 +3 Dex), Intimidate +11 (4 -1 Cha +4 Wookie +4 Rep), Jump +8 (4 +4 Str), Knowledge (Underworld) +4 (3 +1 Int), Listen -1 (0 -1 Wis), Move Silently +3 (0 +3 Dex), Pilot +8 (5 +3 Dex), Profession (Mercenary) +1 (2 -1 Wis), Read/Write Shyriiwook, Read/Write Basic, Ride +3 (0 +3 Dex), Search +3 (2 +1 Int), Sense Motive -1 (0 -1 Wis), Speak Shyriiwook, Speak (understand only) Basic, Spot +3 (4 -1 Wis), Survival +4 (5 -1 Wis), Swim +6 (2 +4 Str), Treat Injury +3 (4 -1 Wis), Tumble +3 (0 +3 Dex).

Feats: Claw Blinding, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Claws), Improved Initiative, Infamy, Martial Arts, (Wookie) Rage, Starship Operations (Transport), Track, Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols), Weapon Group (Blaster Rifles), Weapon Group (Heavy Weapons), Weapon Group (Vibro), Weapon Group (Simple).

Ikkath

Enslaved in his youth by the Empire, as they tried to crush the life out of the Mon Calamari home world, Ikkath has natural talent for both technical crafting and for Force sensitivity. Developed by the Emperor and Kadann, Ikkath supplies dark side operatives with special gear. The Mon Calamari also works on exotic cybernetic limbs and unusual medical procedures. (In accordance with one of Kadann’s visions, Ikkath performed surgery on Jeed Snowshadow, working briefly for the Black Sun.) Ikkath lives within the Sith Keep, on the lowest level, which is perpetually flooded with salt water. He also oversees the Kamino cloning level close at hand. Ikkath’s one joy is the creation of new items; he guards his work area jealously.

Note: Ikkath will try to split the Force (paying an exaggerated cost) and use drain energy on multiple objects, like Sif’s blasters or Kelnoir’s lightsaber.

KIA: Killed by the party in his watery lab, within the Sith Keep.

Ikkath: Male Mon Calamari, Dark Side Devotee 2/Tech Specialist 8; Init +2 (+2 Dex); Defense 20 (10 +8 Class +2 Dex); DR 4; Spd 10m; VP/WP 55/10; Atk (Vibroblade) +10/+5 (+7/+2 Class +0 Str +2 Mastercraft +1 Crafted), Dmg (Vibroblade) 2d6+2/20 (+0 Str +3 Mastercraft), Atk (Heavy Blaster) +12/+7 (+7/+2 Class +2 Dex +3 Mastercraft), Dmg (Heavy Blaster) 3d8+3/20 (+3 Mastercraft); SQ Amphibious, Low-light Vision, Mon Calamari Will (+1 Wet, -1 Arid); SV Fort +5 (+5 Class +0 Con), Ref +7 (+5 Class +2 Dex), Will +9 (+7 Class +2 Wis); SZ M; FP 0; DSP 5; Rep +3; Str 10; Dex 14; Con 10; Int 18; Wis 14; Cha 10.

Equipment: Vibroblade (+2), Heavy Blaster (+3), Dark Side Talisman (Smokey Orb, +2 Force saves), Light Aquatic Armor (DR 4, +4 Swim, Comlink), Mastercraft (Waterproof) Backpack, Code Cylinder, Datacard (Vibroblade Crafting).

Skills: Astrogate +5 (1 +4 Int), Computer Use +8 (4 +4 Int), Craft (Mastercraft Electronic Devices) +12 (4 +4 Int +4 Instant Mastery), Craft (Mastercraft Vibroblade) +20 (8 +4 Int +4 Species +4 Instant Mastery), Demolitions +4 (0 +4 Int), Disable Device +4 (0 +4 Int), Forgery +4 (0 +4 Int), Hide +2 (0 +2 Dex), Intimidate +4 (4 +0 Cha), Knowledge (Biology) +12 (8 +4 Int), Knowledge (Tech) +16 (0 +4 Int +2 Technical Wizard +8 Research +2 Expert), Listen +2 (0 +2 Wis), Move Silently +2 (0 +2 Dex), Pilot +2 (0 +2 Dex), Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Mon Calamarian, Repair +18 (12 +4 Int +2 Technical Wizard), Search +4 (0 +4 Int), Sense Motive +4 (2 +2 Wis), Speak Basic, Speak Mon Calamarian, Spot +2 (0 +2 Wis), Swim +8 (0 +0 Str +4 Species +4 Armor), Treat Injury +14 (12 +2 Wis).

Force Skills: Affect Mind +8 (8 +0 Cha), Drain Energy +15 (12 +0 Con +3 Skill Emphasis), Empathy +2 (0 +2 Wis), Force Defense +0 (0 +0 Cha), Force Grip +12 (8 +4 Int), Force Lightning +12 (8 +4 Int), Force Strike +12 (8 +4 Int), Heal Another +10 (8 +2 Wis), Move Object +10 (6 +4 Int).

Feats: Cybernetic Surgery, Force Sensitive, Surgery, Skill Emphasis (Craft Vibroblade), Technical Wizard, Weapon Group (Simple), Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols), Weapon Group (Vibro).

Force Feats: Alter.

Jeed Snowshadow

Jeed Snowshadow is a bounty hunter who was gravely injured fighting Imperials for the Black Sun Syndicate on an outlying world. Due to his talents, the Lord of the Black Sun resolved to preserve him using exotic and questionable means. Though his (blue-inked) head, torso and right hand are still flesh and blood, Jeed’s legs, his left arm and most of his skeletal structure are actually a unique droid, under his control. The surgery that saved his life was overseen by Ikkath, a dark side devotee who works as an exotic tech specialist for Kadann and the Dark Prophets. Jeed currently works freelance for various Vigos, but is occasionally given assignments directly by the Lord of the Black Sun.

Though he talks to the green metallic droid fused with his body, Jeed is quiet whenever possible, using the trick of never revealing more than needed. Sometimes he tries to play the part of the carefree, carousing smuggler.

KIA: Killed by Tyrus in a slaver’s den on Luyarac, after betraying the party to the ISB. Post consciousness, Tyrus also shot YL-7R to pieces, preventing Jeed’s return.

Note: In combat, Jeed will apply his +1 target bonus to Sif. If he attacks the party when they are denied their Dex bonuses, Jeed gets sneak attack damage.

YL-7R contains some ancient exotic crystals and is infused anomalous energies. If Jeed is ever knocked unconscious or killed, the droid can continue to function, taking his to a safe place and treating his injuries. YL-7R also has translations capabilities and adds to Jeed’s skills.

Note: It’s possible the players will overhear Jeed speaking to “Wile Sevnar” and misunderstand the communications.

Jeed Snowshadow (YL-7R): Male Human/Droid, Scout 2/Soldier 3/Bounty Hunter 2; Init +7 (+3 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Defense 21 (10 +8 Class +3 Dex); DR 6; Spd 10m; VP/WP 58/16; Atk (Stun Baton) +9/+4 (+6/+1 Class +0 Str +3 Mastercraft), Dmg (Stun Baton) 0/DC 18 (+3 Mastercraft), Atk (Heavy Blaster) +11/+6 (+6/+1 Class +3 Dex +2 Mastercraft), Dmg (Heavy Blaster) 3d8+2/20 (+2 Mastercraft); SQ Exotic Body Tattoo (Blue Skin), Droid Abilities, Trailblazing, Target Bonus +1, Sneak Attack +1d6, Susceptible to Ion Attacks; SV Fort +10 (+7 Class +3 Con), Ref +8 (+5 Class +3 Dex), Will +5 (+5 Class +0 Wis); SZ M; FP 0; DSP 5; Rep +6; Str 10; Dex 16; Con 16; Int 10; Wis 10; Cha 12.

Equipment: Heavy Blaster (+2), Padded Battle Armor (DR +2), Restraints (8), Liquid Cable, Stun Baton (+3, DC 18), Medpack (+2), Stun Grenade (+3, DC 18), Credits (2000).

Skills: Astrogate +6 (0 +0 Int +6 YL-7R), Balance +3 (0 +3 Dex), Bluff +11 (10 +1 Cha), Computer Use +6 (0 +0 Int +6 YL-7R), Demolitions +2 (2 +0 Int), Disable Device +6 (0 +0 Int +6 YL-7R), Escape Artist +3 (0 +3 Dex), Gather Information +5 (4 +1 Cha), Hide +8 (5 +3 Dex), Intimidate +7 (2 +1 Cha +4 YL-7R), Knowledge Underworld +5 (5 +0 Int), Listen +4 (0 +0 Wis +4 YL-7R), Move Silently +8 (5 +3 Dex), Pilot +12 (5 +3 Dex +4 YL-7R), Read/Write Basic, Repair +6 (0 +0 Int +6 YL-7R), Ride +3 (0 +3 Dex), Sense Motive +5 (5+0 Wis), Sleight of Hand +3 (0 +3 Dex), Speak Basic, Speak Bothan, Speak Kel Dorian, Spot +4 (4 +0 Wis), Survival +6 (6 +0 Wis), Treat Injury +5 (5 +0 Wis), Tumble +3 (0 +3 Dex).

Feats: Armor Proficiency (Light), Contact (Black Sun), Droid Integration, Heroic Surge (2), Improved Initiative, Infamy, Quick Draw, Starship Operations (Transport), Track, Weapon Group (Primitive), Weapon Group (Simple), Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols), Weapon Group (Blaster Rifles), Weapon Group (Vibro), Weapon Group (Heavy).

Kadann

Once a Jedi Knight, Kadann fell from the path of his Order just before the Emperor’s purge, seeking to balance his knowledge of the Force with the dark side. He is now the Emperor’s Supreme Dark Prophet.

KIA: Struck down by the party and Lerketh, in his chambers within the Sith Keep. (Note: I forgot to use Dissipate Energy.)

Name: Male Human, Jedi Consular 8/Dark Side Devotee 5; Init -1 (-1 Dex); Defense 20 (10 +11 Class -1 Dex); DR 6; Spd 6m; VP/WP 75/10; Atk (Lightsaber) +9/+4, Dmg (Lightsaber) 3d8-1/19-20, Atk (Blaster) +11/+6, Dmg (Blaster) 3d4+3/20; SV Fort +9, Ref +6, Will +16; SZ M; FP 4; DSP 11; Rep +7; Str 9; Dex 8; Con 10; Int 16; Wis 18; Cha 14.

Equipment: Starry Sith Cloak (DR +6), Lightsaber, Holdout Blaster (+3), Dark Side Talisman (+2 Vs Force).

Skills: Bluff +8 (6 +2 Cha), Computer Use +7 (4 +3 Int), Craft (Lightsaber) +7 (4 +3 Int), Diplomacy +17 (15 +2 Cha), Gather Information +10 (8 +2 Cha), Hide +3 (4 -1 Dex), Intimidate +4 (2 +2 Cha), Knowledge (Force Lore) +12 (9 +3 Int), Listen +10 (6 +4 Wis), Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Sith, Sense Motive +14 (10 +4 Wis), Speak Basic, Speak Sith, Spot +10 (6 +4 Wis), Treat Injury +9 (5 +4 Wis).

Force Skills: Affect Mind +8 (6 +2 Cha), Empathy +10 (6 +4 Wis), Farseeing +18 (14 +4 Wis), Fear +16 (12 +4 Wis), Force Defense +6 (4 +2 Cha), Force Grip +14 (11 +3 Int), Force Stealth +10 (8 +2 Cha), Heal Another +7 (3 +4 Wis), Heal Self +5 (3 +2 Cha), Move Object +8 (5 +3 Int), See Force +12 (8 +4 Wis), Telepathy +11 (7 +4 Wis).

Feats: Alertness, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Lightsaber), Force Sensitive, Iron Will, Skill Emphasis (Fear), Skill Emphasis (Force Grip), Weapon Group (Simple), Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols).

Force Feats: Alter, Control, Dissipate Energy, Force Mastery, Force Mind, Knight Mind, Hatred, Sense.

Keval

The favored of the Emperor, Keval was trained for his role from childhood forward. He was one of twelve children chosen years ago, trained from an early age in the ways of the dark side and in the ways of combat. Eventually, of the twelve, only Keval remained; the others suffered death from their intense training or from one another. Keval has lived a life that has been at times privileged beyond imagination and at times brutal beyond tolerance. He is a prince and has been encouraged to indulge his every pleasure or anger. Though he has lived at the keep, he has traveled to a place Kadann calls the Temple, to Coruscant to go before the Emperor, and to many worlds on the Rim and within the Core. Often, when at the Sith Keep or the place the Temple, he has been instructed by Kadann and his dark prophets. Ikkath taught him some of his crafting skills and Keval’s armor was made by Ikkath, who sees the young lord as the ultimate “model” for his work. When traveling, Keval has trained under Cart’an, for whom he has great admiration. The young Sith Lord hates Lerketh, who once struck him across the face; she is the only person to have done so and survived. Keval sees himself as the Emperor’s successor. He has been in the presence of Vader on a few occasions and Keval hates the Emperor’s old apprentice. When the Emperor deemed him ready, he sent for Keval, naming Darth Vader “the Lord of the Rim Worlds” and allowing him to seek his own apprentice. The Emperor wants Keval at his side on Coruscant. Before leaving the Sith Keep, Kadann held a ceremony naming Keval a Sith Lord. Ikkath, Cart’an, Kadann, Lerketh and several of the dark prophets were in attendance. From that point forward, he assumes the title and name, Darth Keval. Keval was given four female slaves as a boy. One died at his hands years ago, for displeasing him. He promised the rest of that—when he became a lord—he would take us to Coruscant. Keval stoked this dream within his concubines, reminding them of the splendors of Coruscant. His true plan was to kill them before leaving the keep. One of them, Mol’goosh, guessed his intentions and escaped, slipping into a shipment from Ikkath. Keval is in tune with the Sith Spirit Cohdal, through Sith Sorcery channeling. The dark prince has known other Sith Spirits, but once he encountered the Sith Holocron, he began to channel Cohdal exclusively. Keval is known infamously as an up-and-coming Imperial Lord. He is a dramatic figure, clad entirely in blood red; he wears a flowing red cloak, with a long pointed hood. He has aristocratic features and blonde hair. His eyes, however, have turned entirely black, due to the effects of the dark side. Wherever he goes, whispers follow: “He is the favored of the Emperor.”

Note: Next level, Keval gets Sith Prowess, which grants him choices from feats like Lightsaber Defense, Knight Defense, Master Defense. As soon as possible, he will take Force Mastery.

KIA: Struck down in Kadann’s chambers within the Sith Keep. Moments later, his body was stolen by Cart’an, placed in a bacti-bag and taken to the Temple.

Post Mortem Note: Cart’an took Keval’s body from the Sith Keep to Kadann’s Temple. The Emperor hoped that Keval’s dark side essence could be merged with Lerketh. The crew of the Bloodsparrow got to Lerketh first, and essentially saved her. Later, they attacked and destroyed Kadann’s Temple, taking a ship loaded with Keval’s body. (After the failed plan to use Lerketh, Palpatine wanted the body moved to Coruscant, where he planned on merging Keval with one of the new Sith disciples.)

Keval: Male Human, Soldier 3/Force Adept 2/Sith Acolyte 5/Sith Lord 2; Init +2 (+2 Dex); Defense 25/27 (10 +13 Class +2 Dex +2 Lightsaber Defense); DR 6; Spd 10m; VP/WP 96/14; Atk (Lightsaber) +12/+7 (+9/+4 Class +2 Str +1 Crafted), Dmg (Lightsaber) 4d8+2/19-20 (+2 Str), Atk (Thrown Lightsaber) +12/+7 (+9/+4 Class +2 Dex +1 Crafted), Dmg (Thrown Lightsaber) 4d8+2/19-20 (+2 Str); SQ Resource Access; SV Fort +14 (+12 Class +2 Con), Ref +10 (+8 Class +2 Dex), Will +13 (+11 Class +2 Wis); SZ M; FP 0; DSP 14; Rep +14; Str 14; Dex 14; Con 14; Int 18; Wis 14; Cha 14.

Equipment: Lightsaber (Crafted), Lightsaber (Crafted) (Hidden in boot), Dark Armor (DR 6, +2 Vs See Force).

Skills: Appraise +4 (0 +4 Int), Astrogate +6 (2 +4 Int), Balance +2 (0 +2 Dex), Bluff +7 (5 +2 Cha), Climb +2 (0 +2 Str), Computer Use +6 (2 +4 Int), Craft (Lightsaber) +10 (6 +4 Int), Diplomacy +7 (5 +2 Cha), Disguise +2 (0 +2 Cha), Escape Artist +2 (0 +2 Dex), Gather Information +2 (0 +2 Cha), Hide +2 (0 +2 Dex), Intimidate +10 (8 +2 Cha), Jump +14 (12 +2 Str), Knowledge (Empire) +6 (2 +4 Int), Knowledge (Sith Lore) +12 (8 +4 Int), Listen +2 (0 +2 Wis), Move Silently +2 (0 +2 Dex), Pilot +4 (2 +2 Dex), Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Sith, Ride +2 (0 +2 Dex), Search +4 (0 +4 Int), Sense Motive +7 (5 +2 Wis), Sleight of Hand +2 (0 +2 Dex), Speak Basic, Speak Sith, Spot +7 (5 +2 Wis), Survival +2 (0 +2 Wis), Swim +2 (0 +2 Str), Treat Injury +2 (0 +2 Wis), Tumble +2 (0 +2 Dex).

Force Skills: Affect Mind +7 (5 +2 Cha), Battlemind +10 (8 +2 Con), Drain Energy +4 (2 +2 Con), Empathy +4 (2 +2 Wis), Enhance Senses +4 (2 +2 Wis), Farseeing +4 (2 +2 Wis), Force Defense +8 (6 +2 Cha), Force Lightning +12 (8 +4 Int), Force Stealth +8 (6 +2 Cha), Heal Self +12 (10 +2 Cha), Move Object +12 (8 +4 Int), See Force +12 (8 +2 Wis +2 See Force), Telepathy +4 (2 +2 Wis).

Feats: Armor Proficiency (Light), Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Lightsaber), Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Thrown Lightsaber), Force Sensitive, Greater Infamy, Heroic Surge (3), Infamy, Influence, Quickdraw, Weapon Group (Primitive), Weapon Group (Simple), Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols), Weapon Group (Blaster Rifles), Weapon Group (Vibro), Weapon Group (Heavy).

Force Feats: Alter, Control, Burst of Speed, Force Speed, Lightsaber Defense (+2), Sense, Sith Sorcery.

Mi’ehla

Early in her life, Mi’ehla was handmaiden to Kell, Clan Mother of the Great Canyon Clan on Dathomir. (She learned to speak Basic, as a child’s game, from Kell.) Even as a girl, Mi’ehla began tampering with the forbidden rites of the Force, which the Witches of Dathomir call shadow sorcery. Eventually, Mi’ehla was found out, and was forced to flee into the forest. She joined the Nightsisters and soon became friends with Beya, who had been born to the dark order. Mi’ehla ultimately became the closest ally to the Nightsister Warchief Beya. They went through adolescence as friends, lovers, competitors and students of the dark side. When Beya began her early and brutal rise to power, Mi’ehla assisted her, often providing the diplomacy and guile that Beya lacked. One of the pivotal events that aided Mi’ehla and Beya in securing control over the Nightsisters was a daring exploration of the Chu’Unthor, a place that most of the Nightsisters feared. They swam into the wreck through an underwater opening, then got into trouble and were almost killed by the dark side bog wyrm lairing there. Before leaving, Beya managed to find a Force crystal of enormous power. She used this Jedi artifact in the creation of her dark side talisman. Mi’ehla found a midnight blue lightsaber, a weapon that made her unique among her tribe for the short year that Beya was Warchief.

When Lerketh came to Dathomir, Mi’ehla was immediately intrigued. The two women spent several nights together in Beya’s inner chambers, sharing secrets related to the Force. On the last night that Lerketh was with the Nightsisters, Mi’ehla spent hours talking to the Imperial force adept and Cohdal, learning spare details about the galactic civilization, the Empire and the Sith; this series of conversations would aid her greatly in the time ahead. The following morning, after Lerketh’s departure, the Bloodsparrow attacked, killing Beya and destroying the heart of the Nightsister culture. In the days that followed, the Witches began to purge the remaining Nightsisters; the Witches took in any men or children not already corrupted by the dark side. Mi’ehla hid alone in the empty remains of the Imperial prison during this time, meditating on Cohdal, using her Sith Sorcery to channel the ancient spirit itself, not merely the holocron imprint. (Note: Here, as she levels, Mi’ehla gains two levels in the Sith Acolyte prestige class; she is the first dark sider to channel Cohdal. Previously, Mi’ehla had seen other Nightsisters use Sith Sorcery to channel the spirits of her long-dead dark side ancestors.) Shortly thereafter—with some of his new strike force assembled—Captain Faldar Tragen landed at the prison, looking for clues as to the Rebels next destination. Mi’ehla and Tragen connected; she had no home and he offered her the chance to get revenge for her grief. Once off world, Mi’ehla adapted to galactic trade and travel quickly, though she is very quiet in situations where she is unsure of the local etiquette and she is uncomfortable with technology. (By the time Mi’ehla needs a new lightsaber power cell, she will have access to Imperial technicians and resources.)

Mi’ehla was present when the Tyrus and Sif traded the Sith holocron for Eva Bloodsparrow, so she recognizes them on sight (but not Kelnoir). Her goal is to apprehend them and torture them for their actions against her.

KIA: Geonosian gladiatorial arena...almost took Sif out. Fighting with acklays versus the party.

Note: Mi’ehla uses a variant of the Sith Acolyte prestige class. Instead of gaining a preferred weapon at level 01 and the Control feat at level 03, she gets a bonus Force feat at level 03.

Tactical Notes: In combat, the Force Mastery feat often gives Mi’ehla Force-based free actions. She uses Heroic Surge for additional actions. Channeling Cohdal periodically gives Mi’ehla access to a startling range of data. If possible, she will summon a storm before the battle. Ikkath sent her the Black Metal Rod Pendant, which adds +4 to the Wisdom scores of all Force sensitive characters within 10 meters. (It also drains 8 vitality points per hour; Mi’ehla leaves it off at night.)

Mi’ehla: Female Human, Force Adept 2/Dark Force Witch 4/Sith Acolyte 2; Init +2 (+2 Dex); Defense 24 (10 +10 Class +2 Dex +2 Lightsaber Defense); DR 0; Spd 10m; VP/WP 52/14; Atk (Lightsaber) +7 (+5 Class +2 Weapon Finesse), Dmg (Lightsaber) 2d8+3/19-20; SQ Inspire Fear (-1), Spiderwalk, Summon Storm; SV Fort +8 (+8 Class +0 Con), Ref +8 (+6 Class +2 Dex), Will +15 (+10 Class +3 Wis +2 Pendant); SZ M; FP 0; DSP 10; Rep +2; Str 10; Dex 14; Con 14; Int 14; Wis 16; Cha 16.

Equipment: Midnight Blue Lightsaber, Robes, All-temperature Cloak, Black Metal Rod Pendant (+4 Wisdom, 10m).

Skills: Appraise +2 (0 +2 Int), Balance +2 (0 +2 Dex), Bluff +3 (0 +3 Cha), Climb +0 (0 +0 Str), Diplomacy +3 (0 +3 Cha), Disguise +3 (0 +3 Cha), Escape Artist +2 (0 +2 Dex), Gamble +5 (0 +3 Wis +2 Pendant), Gather Information +3 (0 +3 Cha), Handle Animal +3 (0 +3 Cha), Hide +10 (8 +2 Dex), Intimidate +X (4 +3 Cha), Jump +0 (0 +0 Str), Knowledge (Nightsisters) +6 (4 +2 Int), Knowledge (Sith Lore) +8 (6 +2 Int), Listen +9 (4 +3 Wis +2 Pendant), Move Silently +10 (8 +2 Dex), Pilot +2 (0 +2 Dex), Repair +2 (0 +2 Int), Ride +2 (0 +2 Dex), Search +2 (0 +2 Int), Sense Motive +5 (0 +3 Wis +2 Pendant), Sleight of Hand +2 (0 +2 Dex), Speak Basic, Speak Pacean, Spot +5 (0 +3 Wis +2 Pendant), Survival +10 (5 +3 Wis +2 Pendant), Swim +5 (5 +0 Str), Treat Injury +5 (0 +3 Wis +2 Pendant), Tumble +2 (0 +2 Dex).

Force Skills: Affect Mind +7 (4 +3 Cha), Battlemind +6 (4 +2 Con), Farseeing +9 (4 +3 Wis +2 Pendant), Fear +9 (4 +3 Wis +2 Pendant), Force Defense +7 (4 +3 Cha), Force Lightning +6 (4 +2 Int), Force Stealth +7 (4 +3 Cha), Friendship +5 (2 +3 Cha), Heal Self +7 (4 +3 Cha), Illusion +7 (4 +3 Cha), Move Object +6 (4 +2 Int), See Force +9 (4 +3 Wis +2 Pendant), Telepathy +9 (4 +3 Wis +2 Pendant).

Feats: Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Lightsaber), Force Sensitive, Heroic Surge (2), Weapon Finesse (Lightsaber), Weapon Group (Primitive), Weapon Group (Simple), Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols).

Force Feats: Alter, Control, Force Mastery, Lightsaber Defense, Sense, Sith Sorcery.

Skeyzahl

Protector of Lower Vigo Drillish of the Black Sun Syndicate, Skeyzahl has always made his way through subterfuge and exploitation. The amoral Kubaz has warm feelings for no one outside a few of his own species, but is allied in a detached way to Drillish and those in the Lower Vigo’s direct employ (including Dram Belac). As part of Skeyzahl’s payment, Drillish occasionally looks the other way as his protector captures and consumes sentient insectoids. Skeyzahl hopes to eventually set up an exclusively Kubaz crime operation on a Rim World or space station somewhere, allowing him to live in a place of comfort, wielding enough power to satisfy his own needs and quirks. Skeyzahl often performs assassinations for Drillish; the protector prefers to stay hidden when he can, stalking his prey until he can attempt to assassinate from afar. He also uses a wrist rocket system, armed with toxic gas mini-missiles.

KIA: Killed by Gugon in a desert night fight on Geonosis.

Note: Greenish-black skin, prehensile trunk. Strange smell. Eats only insects, even sentient ones. Wears protective goggles.

Note: In sniping situations, Skeyzahl will attempt to sneak attack a character first, using the aiming tactic. (Aiming is a rule from the Hero’s Guide. As a full round action, the sniper can make a ranged touch attack to “aim” and deny the target its Dex bonus.) Second, he will fire 3 shots at the same target. When possible, he will fire a rocket at someone in the party, trying to decrease their Dex and knock them out. If anyone has been hit by a rocket, Skeyzahl will hide again, waiting for the rocket gas to take effect. If he can subdue the party, he will use his restraints and blindfold bags, then call Tragen.

Skeyzahl: Male Kubaz, Soldier 4/Sharpshooter 5; Init +4 (+4 Dex); Defense 20 (10 +6 Class +4 Dex); DR 2; Spd 10m; VP/WP 34/10; Atk (Vibro Dagger) +9/+4 (+7/+2 Class +0 Str +2 Mastercraft), Dmg (Vibro Dagger) 2d4+2/20 (+2 Mastercraft), Atk (Blaster Rifle) +12/+7/+12 (+7/+2 Class +4 Dex +1 Preferred Weapon -2 Rapid Shot +2 Mastercraft), Dmg (Rifle) 3d8+2/19-20 (+2 Mastercraft); Atk (Rocket) +9 (+5 Class +4 Dex), Dmg (Rocket) 2d6/DC 18 (Fort) (+1d6 Dex/Unconsciousness); SQ Light Sensitivity, Preferred Weapon (+1, Blaster Rifle), Preferred Weapon (+1, Wrist Rocket), Ranged Sneak Attack (+1d6), Improved Range (X2), Follow Target; SV Fort +5 (+5 Class +0 Con), Ref +8 (+4 Class +4 Dex), Will +5 (+5 Class +0 Wis); SZ M; FP 0; DSP 10; Rep +2; Str 10; Dex 18; Con 10; Int 10; Wis 10; Cha 10.

Equipment: Protective Goggles, All-temperature Cloak (Black) (+2), Blaster Rifle (+2), Targeting Scope (Rating 10, Blindsight), Vibro Dagger (+2), Blaster Pistol, Stun Grenade (DC 20), Comlink, Code Cylinder (Drillish’s Citadel), Restraints (6), Black Blindfold Bags (6), Credits (2500), Kelvarek MM-9 Wrist Rocket System, Acudrop Stun Gas Rockets (4).

Skills: Astrogate +2 (2 +0 Int), Balance +4 (0 +4 Dex), Climb +0 (0 +0 Str), Computer Use +2 (2 +0 Int), Disable Device +2 (2 +0 Int), Escape Artist +4 (0 +4 Dex), Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Wrist), Hide +10 (6 +4 Dex), Listen +9 (9 +0 Wis), Move Silently +10 (6 +4 Dex), Pilot +6 (2 +4 Dex), Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Kubazi, Ride +4 (0 +4 Dex), Sleight of Hand +4 (0 +4 Dex), Speak Basic, Speak Kubazi, Spot +5 (5 +0 Wis), Survival +5 (5 +0 Wis), Treat Injury +5 (5 +0 Wis), Tumble +4 (0 +4 Dex).

Feats: Armor Proficiency (Light), Far Shot (Range Bonus), Point Blank Shot (+1 Close Range Attacks), Precise Shot, Rapid Shot, Starship Operations (Fighter), Track, Weapon Group (Primitive), Weapon Group (Simple), Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols), Weapon Group (Blaster Rifles), Weapon Group (Vibro), Weapon Group (Heavy).

T’lal

Born on Coruscant, T’lal was a thief and spy for most of his early life. After completing a small, but key job for the Black Sun Syndicate, this Bothan moved to Kwevron, a farming world, in order to make his life easier. In what felt like a smaller pond, T’lal prospered, often selling safe passage to those hunted by the Empire. (T’lal sold out anyone who refused to pay to the local Imperials, collecting a bounty.) Ultimately, Imperial officer Faldar Dragen offered T’lal employment with his ISB strike force. This role offered the Bothan rich sums of money, granted him access to costly Imperial technology and his unprecedented protection from the Empire. (When Tragen is not around, T’lal often conducts business on the side.) T’lal is motivated by very little other than profit, luxury and underworld prestige. He hopes to establish himself as a crime lord after his work with Tragen is complete.

KIA: Geonosis surprise attack sprung in a temple by the crew of the Bloodsparrow. Thermal detonator, followed by blaster fire.

Note: T’lal is recording many critical conversations with Tragen in hopes of collecting something he can later use to blackmail the Imperial officer.

T’lal: Male Bothan, Scoundrel 8; Init +2 (+2 Dex); Defense 17 (10 +5 Class +2 Dex); DR 0; Spd 10m; VP/WP 42/14; Atk (Stun Baton) +6/+1 (+6/+1 Class +0 Str), Dmg (Stun Baton) 0/DC 18, Atk (Blaster) +9/+4/+9 (+6/+1 Class +2 Dex +1 Precise Attack), Dmg (Blaster) 3d6/20; SQ Illicit Barter, Lucky (2/Day), Precise Attack (+1); SV Fort +4 (+2 Class +2 Con), Ref +8 (+6 Class +2 Dex), Will +3 (+2 Class +1 Wis); SZ M; FP 0; DSP 8; Rep +2; Str 10; Dex 14; Con 14; Int 12; Wis 12; Cha 14.

Equipment: Blaster Pistol, Heavy Ion Blaster (+2), Datapad, All-temperature Cloak, Comlink, Stun Baton (DC 18), Recorder, Credits (2000).

Skills: Appraise +6 (5 +1 Int), Balance +2 (0 +2 Dex), Bluff +7 (5 +2 Cha), Computer Use +11 (10 +1 Int), Diplomacy +4 (2 +2 Cha), Disable Device +11 (10 +1 Int), Disguise +7 (5 +2 Cha), Escape Artist +7 (5 +2 Dex), Forgery +11 (10 +1 Int), Gamble +6 (5 +1 Wis), Gather Information +10 (6 +2 Cha +2 Species), Handle Animal +4 (2 +2 Cha), Hide +14 (10 +2 Dex +2 Stealthy), Intimidate +2 (0 +2 Cha), Knowledge (Underworld) +6 (5 +1 Int), Listen +6 (5 +1 Wis +2 Alertness), Move Silently +12 (8 +2 Dex +2 Stealthy), Pilot +2 (0 +2 Dex), Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Bothese, Ride +2 (0 +2 Dex), Search +4 (0 +1 Int +3 Skill Emphasis), Sense Motive +4 (0 +1 Wis +3 Skill Emphasis), Sleight of Hand +8 (0 +2 Dex +3 +3 Skill Emphasis), Speak Basic, Speak Bothese, Speak Ithorian, Speak Rodian, Speak Twi’lek, Spot +5 (0 +1 Wis +2 Species +2 Alertness), Survival +1 (0 +1 Wis), Swim +0 (0 +0 Str), Treat Injury +1 (0 +1 Wis), Tumble +2 (0 +2 Dex).

Feats: Alertness, Rapid Shot, Skill Emphasis (Sleight of Hand), Skill Emphasis (Sense Motive), Skill Emphasis (Search), Stealthy, Weapon Group (Simple), Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols).

Zanya Tishooc

Head of the Elite Guard on the Seeker, Captain Tishooc believes in the Empire with her entire being. She was originally the daughter of a petty bureaucrat on the planet of Roon. Once her father became an Imperial officer, Tishooc’s life changed dramatic. Suddenly, she had the best of everything: the finest schools, a place on the Imperial fencing youth team, aristocratic parties, handsome young suitors and off-world holidays. She intended to follow in her father’s footsteps. However, the anger within her drove her toward a more militaristic end. She eventually applied for Elite Guard training and, possessing the right combination of loyalty, combat prowess and discipline, she rose in the ranks quickly. Before transfer to the Seeker, Tishooc served within the Imperial Palace at Coruscant. During this time, she developed a deep love for Cart’an.

KIA: Locked inside the Elite Guard crew quarters where she had been sleeping, Tishooc was killed when Argin’s ship, the Seeker, self destructed during the Battle of Yavin. Her lover, Cart’an, tried briefly to free her but was thwarted by Sif and Jeed Snowshadow; Cart’an was forced to flee, “Zanya, I’m sorry. Goodbye.”

Zanya Tishooc, Elite Guard Commander: Female Human, Soldier 4/Elite Trooper 2; Init +8 (+4 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Defense 20 (10 +6 Class +4 Dex); DR 6; Spd 10m; VP/WP 35/12; Atk (Force Pike) +11/+6 (+6/+1 Class +2 Str +1 Weapon Focus +2 Mastercraft), Dmg (Force Pike) 2d8+4/20 (+2 Str +2 Mastercraft), Atk (Heavy Blaster) +13/+8 (+6/+1 Class +4 Dex +1 Weapon Focus +2 Mastercraft), Dmg (Heavy Blaster) 3d8+2/20 (+2 Mastercraft); SV Fort +8 (+7 Class +1 Con), Ref +7 (+3 Class +4 Dex), Will +3 (+3 Class +0 Wis); SZ M; FP 2; DSP 3; Rep +2; Str 14; Dex 18; Con 12; Int 10; Wis 10; Cha 14.

Equipment: Force Pike (+2), Heavy Blaster (+2), Padded Battle Armor (+2), Code Cylinder.

Skills: Appraise +0 (0 +0 Int), Astrogate +0 (0 +0 Int), Balance +7 (3 +4 Dex), Bluff +2 (0 +2 Cha), Climb +2 (0 +2 Str), Computer Use +2 (2 +0 Int), Craft +0 (0 +0 Int), Demolitions +0 (0 +0 Int), Diplomacy +4 (2 +2 Cha), Disable Device +5 (5 +0 Int), Disguise +2 (0 +2 Cha), Entertain +2 (0 +2 Cha), Escape Artist +4 (0 +4 Dex), Forgery +0 (0 +0 Int), Gamble +0 (0 +0 Wis), Gather Information +2 (0 +2 Cha), Handle Animal +2 (0 +2 Cha), Hide +4 (0 +4 Dex), Intimidate +7 (5 +2 Cha), Jump +2 (0 +2 Str), Knowledge Empire +5 (5 +0 Int), Listen +0 (0 +0 Wis), Move Silently +4 (0 +4 Dex), Pilot +4 (0 +4 Dex), Read/Write Basic, Repair +0 (0 +0 Int), Ride +4 (0 +4 Dex), Search +5 (5 +0 Int), Sense Motive +5 (5 +0 Wis), Sleight of Hand +4 (0 +4 Dex), Speak Basic, Speak Twi’lek, Spot +5 (5 +0 Wis), Survival +5 (5 +0 Wis), Swim +4 (2 +2 Str), Treat Injury +5 (5 +0 Wis), Tumble +9 (5 +4 Dex).

Feats: Armor Proficiency (Light), Armor Proficiency (Medium), Armor Proficiency (Heavy), Dodge, Improved Initiative, Mobility, Point Blank Shot (Heavy Blaster) Quick Draw, Spring Attack, Weapon Focus (Heavy Blaster), Weapon Focus (Force Pike), Weapon Group (Primitive), Weapon Group (Simple), Weapon Group (Blaster Pistols), Weapon Group (Blaster Rifles), Weapon Group (Vibro), Weapon Group (Heavy).

NPC Stat Block

Name: Gender Species, Class X/Class X/Class X; Init +X (+X Dex, +X Improved Initiative); Defense X (10 +X Class +X Dex); DR X; Spd 10m; VP/WP X/X; Atk (Melee) +X/+X (+X Class +X Str), Dmg (Melee) XdX/20 (+X Str), Atk (Ranged) +X/+X (+X Class +X Dex), Dmg (Ranged) XdX/20 (+X Mastercraft); SQ Special Qualities; SV Fort +X (+X Class +X Con), Ref +X (+X Class +X Dex), Will +X (+X Class +X Wis); SZ M; FP X; DSP X; Rep +X; Str X; Dex X; Con X; Int X; Wis X; Cha X.

Equipment: Item, item, item.

Skills: Appraise +X (X +X Int), Astrogate +X (X +X Int), Balance +X (X +X Dex), Bluff +X (X +X Cha), Climb +X (X +X Str), Computer Use +X (X +X Int), Craft +X (X +X Int), Demolitions +X (X +X Int), Diplomacy +X (X +X Cha), Disable Device +X (X +X Int), Disguise +X (X +X Cha), Entertain +X (X +X Cha), Escape Artist +X (X +X Dex), Forgery +X (X +X Int), Gamble +X (X +X Wis), Gather Information +X (X +X Cha), Handle Animal +X (X +X Cha), Hide +X (X +X Dex), Intimidate +X (X +X Cha), Jump +X (X +X Str), Knowledge +X (X +X Int), Listen +X (X +X Wis), Move Silently +X (X +X Dex), Pilot +X (X +X Dex), Profession +X (X +X Wis), Read/Write Language, Repair +X (X +X Int), Ride +X (X +X Dex), Search +X (X +X Int), Sense Motive +X (X +X Wis), Sleight of Hand +X (X +X Dex), Speak Language, Spot +X (X +X Wis), Survival +X (X +X Wis), Swim +X (X +X Str), Treat Injury +X (X +X Wis), Tumble +X (X +X Dex).

Force Skills: Affect Mind +X (X +X Cha), Battlemind +X (X +X Con), Drain Energy +X (X +X Con), Empathy +X (X +X Wis), Enhance Ability +X (X +X Con), Enhance Senses +X (X +X Wis), Farseeing +X (X +X Wis), Fear +X (X +X Wis), Force Defense +X (X +X Cha), Force Grip +X (X +X Int), Force Lightning +X (X +X Int), Force Stealth +X (X +X Cha), Force Strike +X (X +X Int), Friendship +X (X +X Cha), Heal Another +X (X +X Wis), Heal Self +X (X +X Cha), Illusion +X (X +X Cha), Move Object +X (X +X Int), See Force +X (X +X Wis), Telepathy +X (X +X Wis).

Feats: Feat, Feat, Feat.

Force Feats: Feat, Feat, Feat.