Valien Murr-
Born on the planet of Shesharile to a entertainer/ dancer, Valien Murr didn't have the easiest life as a child. She and her mother were very poor, living from day to day, not knowing if they might end up in the center of a massive gang shoot out. The under belly of Xunlus City was one of the most violent and crime ridden places on Shesharile. Nelga the Hutt, owner of several bars and dance halls, also owned Tayler Murr (Valien's mother). During an ordinary night at work, Tayler's dance hall/ casino was attacked by a rival crime lord and much of the place was destroyed. Tayler was one of the few survivors, however, that was a bad enough situation in itself. She was raped and left for dead by the thugs that destroyed the casino. Tayler was barely alive when she dug herself out of the destruction, but knew she was free. She spent the next few months in hiding, hoping that Nelga the Hutt would'nt be too concerned with a lowly slave dancer. Tayler realized she was pregnant, as a result of the rape, and she gave birth to a baby girl and named her Valien.
Tayler worked odd jobs here and there in an attempt to support them both, but it was very tough. Valien grew up learning the rough way of the streets, and didn't realize until age 9 that she was somehow attuned to the force. Tayler also knew this could mean a better life for Valien and hoped that she could one day save up enough money to get off of Shesharile. Valien and her mother worked together to survive but at age 10, Tayler became ill and died within 3 months. Before she died, Tayler instructed Valien to take what money she had saved, and sell the rest of their possesions, and leave the planet and find a better life. Tayler wanted Valien to have a purpose in her life. Valien sold what little they had and smuggled herself on board a ship, not knowing the destination. She had 87 credits, and the dirty clothes on her back. The ship travelled to Reyslk and Valien met Sonta Jien, a Jedi. Sonta Jien saw Valien and could sense the force within her. Sonta gave Valien a place to stay and the two became friends. Sonta showed Valien different ways to use the force and encouraged her to attend the Jedi Academy. At age 12, she went to the Academy on Yavin 4. She was very receptive and learned a great deal. At age 16, she graduated and returned to the Minos Cluster to find adventure, and most of all, to find purpose. |
