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hadthehighground) wrote2018-07-31 11:43 am
hadthehighground) wrote2018-07-31 11:43 am
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Age: 37
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Character
Name: Obi-Wan Kenobi
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Canon: Star Wars
Canon Point: Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, after the duel on Mustafar
History: Wookieepedia Entry
Personality:
Obi-Wan had been with and trained by the Jedi Order since he was a very small child. Because of that he's grown into a very powerful but disciplined Jedi Master. In his youth he was quite headstrong and even defiant, just as his Master was. However, as he's grown older those traits have diminished somewhat with his experience and maturity. As a strict follower of the Jedi Code, he's able to keep his emotions and feelings well under control in most circumstances, and is thus usually very calm and focused. He has always been taught and known that fear and anger leads to the dark side, and for that he represses these feelings. Though there was at least one or two instances where he has nearly given over to anger in relating to his late Master and the Sith Lord who killed him.
As a Padawan he was apprenticed to Qui-Gon Jinn. Since Jedi are discovered as very young children and taken from their families to be trained, they essentially have no family. Thus the bond between master and apprentice is the closest thing they have to a child-parent relationship with anyone. It was no different in Obi-Wan's case as he viewed Qui-Gon to not only be his friend and mentor, but a father figure as well. Thus the two of them were very close. Witnessing the death of his master at the hands of a Sith Lord was nothing short of devastating. It is human to feel anger in such circumstances, and while he was tempted to give in to this during the fight with Darth Maul, he managed not to. However, he was faced with this yet again upon discovering that Darth Maul had survived their previous fight, once again tempted to give into his anger but managing not to. If he had, it could have possibly led him down a very dark path.
Instead with age and experience he became a cautious and conservative mentor to his own apprentice, though some times perhaps a bit too critical of him. In his dying moments Qui-Gon had asked Obi-Wan to train Anakin Skywalker, who he believed to be the Chosen One that would bring balance to the Force. Obi-Wan gave him his word and followed through, taking Anakin as his Padawan learner. Practically raising the boy the two of them became very close. As a result he loved Anakin like a brother and they shared a relationship as Obi-Wan trained and practically raised the boy. They have been through a lot together, including fighting side by side during the Clone Wars. Thus when Anakin turned to the Dark Side and ultimately betrayed him and the rest of the Jedi, it was devastating. However, Obi-Wan had to do his duty and faced his apprentice in a duel which ended in Anakin's defeat upon severing his legs. Despite that, Obi-Wan could not bring himself to kill Anakin, even though he probably should have. Hearing Anakin screaming the words 'I hate you', and the gruesome sight of watching him get burned alive, is something that will haunt Obi-Wan for the rest of his life.
With kindness and gentleness Obi-Wan would rather avoid physical confrontations and thus prefers diplomacy, which has earned him the reputation of 'The Negotiator' among many star systems. But he will not hesitate to jump into action if he needs to. He usually thinks and plans before making his moves, rather than just rushing into things. Though he certainly can be quite bold as he has dropped in among a fleet of droids that easily outnumbered him in a fight. While he is often serious, he isn't without a sense of humor and has a bit of sarcastic wit as shown with his bantering back and forth with Anakin. Sometimes even getting a little defensive in the process. While Jedi aren't supposed to have attachments to people or things, Obi-Wan has shown himself to be friendly and very personable. He tends to make friends wherever he goes.
Obi-Wan has always shown himself to be studious and has not only grown very knowledgeable, but is also wise beyond his years. This wisdom, patience, and experience managed to gain him a seat on the Jedi Council. A high honor that most Master Jedi do not achieve as only a small percentage of them get to this position. He was extremely loyal to the Jedi Order, the Republic, and to democracy. Thus when the Republic ultimately fell, and the Jedi Order destroyed, it was a shock that shook him to his core. Though at the same time it wasn't entirely unexpected as he had been witnessing the gradual corruption of the Senate for some time, particularly in regards to Chancelor Palpatine whom he had believed to be dangerous and untrustworthy, only to end up being a Sith Lord. Even though he is compassionate, he will do what needs to be done for the good of all. Even those closest to him could not override his sense of duty and what he feels to be right, as he had to make some very difficult decisions upon the fall of the Republic. Including the break up of the Order and having to go into hiding, unable to do anything about the fall of the Republic or the Force being shrouded in darkness. The most difficult though was having to face Anakin after he had turned to the dark side and killed all the Jedi in the temple. This having been the most difficult time he's had to face, leaving him anguished and sorrowful. In part he blames himself for not seeing the signs sooner and acting upon them.
- 6 traits to describe my character:
His greatest positive trait is perhaps his kindness. Obi-Wan is a gentle spirit and always has the best interests of others at heart. After all, the Jedi believe strongly in compassion and at this he excels. Always willing to help those in need, even if it means lending an ear or giving a kind word.
Another positive trait is his calm and patience. He is good at keeping a cool head and keeping his feelings in check, no matter the circumstance. This being a skill he has honed as a result of being a Jedi. After all, he had to deal with Anakin Skywalker for several years. That alone should put him in the ranks of sainthood.
He isn't without his flaws though, and of course those also depend on your perspective. One of them is that he tends to be a bit critical, especially towards those closest to him. Whether it be that he's over protective or giving a lecture on how you shouldn't do this or that.
He can also be a bit of a hypocrite. Having the mentality of do as I say and not as I do.
According the the Jedi, one of his bigger flaws would be attachments. Something he hides, but certainly does have. Being the compassionate person he is, he has a great capacity for love. Something that the Jedi would see as negative, but others would only view as positive.
Another thing that the Jedi would see as positive, is his restraint in regards to emotion and expressing himself, particularly his negative emotions. While those outside of the Order would see that as a bad and unhealthy thing.
-What impressions do characters have of him in his universe?
Many have seen Obi-Wan as the perfect Jedi. Always keeping himself in check and being true to the code. A model for all of them to go by. While this is largely true, he does have his own flaws and has had moments of weakness like any other. This being in his attachments, falling in love, and struggling with some moments of anger.
Anakin in particular views him as perfect and resents him for it, and in the end feels that Obi-Wan is against him. Which could be farther from the truth. Obi-Wan has always been Anakin's strongest ally and supporter, though he often didn't see or know it. Which only made their fallout the more tragic.
-How does my character handle difficult situations, conflict, etc?
He typically approaches such situations in a calm way, using reason and diplomacy first. He tries to avoid violence if at all possible. However, if its not possible, he won't hesitate to do what must be done for the greater good.
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Vaikuntha
Moogle Name: Mocca
Moogle Gender: Female
First Job: Paladin
Second Job: Cavalier
Name: Darkfeather
Age: 37
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Other In-Game Characters: N/A
Character
Name: Obi-Wan Kenobi
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Canon: Star Wars
Canon Point: Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, after the duel on Mustafar
History: Wookieepedia Entry
Personality:
Obi-Wan had been with and trained by the Jedi Order since he was a very small child. Because of that he's grown into a very powerful but disciplined Jedi Master. In his youth he was quite headstrong and even defiant, just as his Master was. However, as he's grown older those traits have diminished somewhat with his experience and maturity. As a strict follower of the Jedi Code, he's able to keep his emotions and feelings well under control in most circumstances, and is thus usually very calm and focused. He has always been taught and known that fear and anger leads to the dark side, and for that he represses these feelings. Though there was at least one or two instances where he has nearly given over to anger in relating to his late Master and the Sith Lord who killed him.
As a Padawan he was apprenticed to Qui-Gon Jinn. Since Jedi are discovered as very young children and taken from their families to be trained, they essentially have no family. Thus the bond between master and apprentice is the closest thing they have to a child-parent relationship with anyone. It was no different in Obi-Wan's case as he viewed Qui-Gon to not only be his friend and mentor, but a father figure as well. Thus the two of them were very close. Witnessing the death of his master at the hands of a Sith Lord was nothing short of devastating. It is human to feel anger in such circumstances, and while he was tempted to give in to this during the fight with Darth Maul, he managed not to. However, he was faced with this yet again upon discovering that Darth Maul had survived their previous fight, once again tempted to give into his anger but managing not to. If he had, it could have possibly led him down a very dark path.
Instead with age and experience he became a cautious and conservative mentor to his own apprentice, though some times perhaps a bit too critical of him. In his dying moments Qui-Gon had asked Obi-Wan to train Anakin Skywalker, who he believed to be the Chosen One that would bring balance to the Force. Obi-Wan gave him his word and followed through, taking Anakin as his Padawan learner. Practically raising the boy the two of them became very close. As a result he loved Anakin like a brother and they shared a relationship as Obi-Wan trained and practically raised the boy. They have been through a lot together, including fighting side by side during the Clone Wars. Thus when Anakin turned to the Dark Side and ultimately betrayed him and the rest of the Jedi, it was devastating. However, Obi-Wan had to do his duty and faced his apprentice in a duel which ended in Anakin's defeat upon severing his legs. Despite that, Obi-Wan could not bring himself to kill Anakin, even though he probably should have. Hearing Anakin screaming the words 'I hate you', and the gruesome sight of watching him get burned alive, is something that will haunt Obi-Wan for the rest of his life.
With kindness and gentleness Obi-Wan would rather avoid physical confrontations and thus prefers diplomacy, which has earned him the reputation of 'The Negotiator' among many star systems. But he will not hesitate to jump into action if he needs to. He usually thinks and plans before making his moves, rather than just rushing into things. Though he certainly can be quite bold as he has dropped in among a fleet of droids that easily outnumbered him in a fight. While he is often serious, he isn't without a sense of humor and has a bit of sarcastic wit as shown with his bantering back and forth with Anakin. Sometimes even getting a little defensive in the process. While Jedi aren't supposed to have attachments to people or things, Obi-Wan has shown himself to be friendly and very personable. He tends to make friends wherever he goes.
Obi-Wan has always shown himself to be studious and has not only grown very knowledgeable, but is also wise beyond his years. This wisdom, patience, and experience managed to gain him a seat on the Jedi Council. A high honor that most Master Jedi do not achieve as only a small percentage of them get to this position. He was extremely loyal to the Jedi Order, the Republic, and to democracy. Thus when the Republic ultimately fell, and the Jedi Order destroyed, it was a shock that shook him to his core. Though at the same time it wasn't entirely unexpected as he had been witnessing the gradual corruption of the Senate for some time, particularly in regards to Chancelor Palpatine whom he had believed to be dangerous and untrustworthy, only to end up being a Sith Lord. Even though he is compassionate, he will do what needs to be done for the good of all. Even those closest to him could not override his sense of duty and what he feels to be right, as he had to make some very difficult decisions upon the fall of the Republic. Including the break up of the Order and having to go into hiding, unable to do anything about the fall of the Republic or the Force being shrouded in darkness. The most difficult though was having to face Anakin after he had turned to the dark side and killed all the Jedi in the temple. This having been the most difficult time he's had to face, leaving him anguished and sorrowful. In part he blames himself for not seeing the signs sooner and acting upon them.
- 6 traits to describe my character:
His greatest positive trait is perhaps his kindness. Obi-Wan is a gentle spirit and always has the best interests of others at heart. After all, the Jedi believe strongly in compassion and at this he excels. Always willing to help those in need, even if it means lending an ear or giving a kind word.
Another positive trait is his calm and patience. He is good at keeping a cool head and keeping his feelings in check, no matter the circumstance. This being a skill he has honed as a result of being a Jedi. After all, he had to deal with Anakin Skywalker for several years. That alone should put him in the ranks of sainthood.
He isn't without his flaws though, and of course those also depend on your perspective. One of them is that he tends to be a bit critical, especially towards those closest to him. Whether it be that he's over protective or giving a lecture on how you shouldn't do this or that.
He can also be a bit of a hypocrite. Having the mentality of do as I say and not as I do.
According the the Jedi, one of his bigger flaws would be attachments. Something he hides, but certainly does have. Being the compassionate person he is, he has a great capacity for love. Something that the Jedi would see as negative, but others would only view as positive.
Another thing that the Jedi would see as positive, is his restraint in regards to emotion and expressing himself, particularly his negative emotions. While those outside of the Order would see that as a bad and unhealthy thing.
-What impressions do characters have of him in his universe?
Many have seen Obi-Wan as the perfect Jedi. Always keeping himself in check and being true to the code. A model for all of them to go by. While this is largely true, he does have his own flaws and has had moments of weakness like any other. This being in his attachments, falling in love, and struggling with some moments of anger.
Anakin in particular views him as perfect and resents him for it, and in the end feels that Obi-Wan is against him. Which could be farther from the truth. Obi-Wan has always been Anakin's strongest ally and supporter, though he often didn't see or know it. Which only made their fallout the more tragic.
-How does my character handle difficult situations, conflict, etc?
He typically approaches such situations in a calm way, using reason and diplomacy first. He tries to avoid violence if at all possible. However, if its not possible, he won't hesitate to do what must be done for the greater good.
Samples:
Test Drive
Empatheias
Vaikuntha
Moogle Name: Mocca
Moogle Gender: Female
First Job: Paladin
Second Job: Cavalier