Character Guides

The time setting the RPG usually takes place (unless otherwise specified) is between A New Hope & Return of the Jedi. What that means is that there's very few Jedi and Sith and the Galaxy is in the Emperor's grip. When creating a character do not use an existing movie or expanded universe character, but rather, make your own.

Jedi : Defensive, a Jedi never instigates a fight but rather defends himself/herself. He or she keeps a low profile as to not be discovered by the Empire. A Jedi is usually on a mission of peace or protecting someone important. The Jedi prefers his or her lightsabre over any weapon.

Force Powers: Light Side. A Jedi may try to turn a Force Sensitive* player to the Light Side of the Force.

Maximum (2) - a Master and Padawan.

Sith : A Sith is like a shadow, rarely seen. Unless in league with the Emperor, the Sith have as much to fear of discovery as the Jedi do. The Jedi has a hard time sensing the exact location of a Sith.

Force Powers: Dark Side. A Sith may try to turn a Force Sensitive* player to the Dark Side of the Force.

Maximum (2) - a Master and an Apprentice.

Bounty Hunter : A bounty hunter has no friends. Mistrusted by all, the Bounty Hunter cares only about credits.

Force Powers: Jump (for jet pack) and Seeing (for Helmet views). Everything else should be at zero.

~ Bounty Hunter Rule ~

When the Bounty Hunter is hired, the other player has no notion of it unless he or she is nearby (i.e.: they are both in the Cantina or someone tells them.)

The Bounty Hunter is successful if he or she kills the player.
If the Bounty Hunter gets killed, then he or she is unsuccessful and cannot continue to pursue the prey.

When a Bounty Hunter captures a player, that player must obey and not just escape right away. A captured player must be rescued by another player or wait 5-10 real minutes before finding a plausible way to escape.

The player who hires the Bounty Hunter may not help in killing the player in any way

Scenario 1 : Rizzo hires Hunter Skarr to capture Jayna. Skarr tracks down Jayna and she's killed. Jayna now becomes captured and Hunter Skarr gets paid.

Scenario 2 : Darth Sidious hires Jango Fett to kill Malik Carr. He is not successful as Malik Carr kills him. Jango Fett doesn't get paid and Malik Carr is still a free man. At this point, unless Jango Fett convinces Darth Sidious to give him another chance, Fett is fired and does not continue to chase Malik.

Bartender/Shop Keepers : Information and drinks are his/her specialty. Basically this character can be anything (Jedi, Sith, Bounty Hunter, etc.) since he or she can be a decoy for a bigger plot. The bartender is master of his cantina and others behave around him because of the risk of being kicked out of his fine establishments (and missing out on some good information!)

Force Powers : Depends of the character's story but in general it should be none (or Force Sensitive*).

Imperial Officer / Stormtroopers : These characters should be somewhat feared from other players since they are the law. Not to be ignored.

Force Powers: None. (this includes Force Jump)

Senators/Political Figures : These characters are well known and keep a high profile. Corruption and greed sometimes motivates them.

Force Powers: None or Force Sensitive*.

Civilians : This character is basically a decoy for something else.
Force Powers: Depends on plot. Can also be Force Sensitive.

Thugs (Smugglers, Thieves, Private Security, etc.): What can I say about this class except act like one. This character usually hangs out in the Cantina, waiting for work.

Force Powers: None or Force Sensitive*.

* Force Sensitive: This player has a very raw and untrained link to the Force.