Bastien Sal-Soren
the cousin
Bastien Sal-Soren
| Age | 17 |
| Species | Human (Corellian) |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 1.82 meters |
| Weight | 74 kilograms |
| Force Sensitive | Untested |
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Bastien carries a composed elegance well beyond his years — striking green eyes, dark wavy hair, and the posture of someone raised in both high halls and quiet corridors. Though still growing into his frame, he wears Nabooan formalwear with the care of someone deeply aware of perception. His structured coats and gold-threaded trim reflect a desire not just to belong, but to excel — to become something more than a footnote in a long line of greater names.
INVENTORY
– Finishing school datapad with Nabooian etiquette modules
– A pressed Corellian flower in a keepsake locket
– Stylus engraved with his name, a gift from Florienne
– Well-worn personal journal, filled with philosophical questions and quotes
– A single tailored ensemble from his first official court appearance
PERSONALITY AND BELIEFS
Bastien is introspective, quietly idealistic, and still figuring out who he wishes to be. Raised primarily on Corellia by his mother Florienne Sal-Soren, he has returned to Naboo to complete his education and finally engage with the world of his House. Though shy in some settings, he is observant, earnest, and carries a deep desire to be taken seriously — not for ambition, but to live up to the silent legacy he's always felt pressing on his shoulders.
Once, Bastien was something of a brat — snarky, sharp-tongued, and too clever for his own good. That version of him hasn't disappeared entirely; it's simply learned when to duck beneath the surface. Finishing school has polished his diction, but hasn't dulled his wit. There are rumors, mostly whispered by former instructors, about the time he poured Corellian syrup into a professor's shoes for correcting his accent. Whether true or not, the legend lingers.
He believes in refinement as a form of truth: that beauty, order, and restraint reveal character. Whether or not he always lives up to that ideal is another matter.
STRENGTHS
– Emotionally Aware: Bastien has a subtle sense for moods, tensions, and what’s left unspoken.
– Eager Student: He absorbs knowledge quickly and is hungry for cultural, political, and moral nuance.
– Poised Presence: Even at 17, Bastien moves like someone destined for nobility.
WEAKNESSES
– Inexperienced: His theories often outpace his real-world understanding.
– Self-Conscious: He feels the pressure of his surname and fears being found lacking.
– Calculates Before Confronting: Bastien doesn't shy away from conflict, but he overthinks it — often waiting too long to respond, or missing the moment entirely in pursuit of the perfect retort.
HISTORY
Born to Florienne Sal-Soren and Oris Tenvale, Bastien spent most of his formative years on Corellia, far from the glittering salons and lakes of Naboo. There, he lived in the quiet shadow of mercantile nobility — aware of his heritage, but largely apart from it. His mother ensured his education was rich in art, philosophy, and diplomacy, but Naboo remained a distant promise. That changed when, at sixteen, he was formally accepted into a finishing school in Theed — a place where lineage and presentation are everything.
Now seventeen, Bastien walks a narrow path between cultures: the bold pragmatism of Corellia and the graceful precision of Naboo. He is not yet certain where he belongs, but he is determined to become someone his ancestors — and himself — can be proud of.
RELATIONSHIPS
– Florienne Sal-Soren: His elegant and elusive mother. Their bond is private and protective.
– Oris Tenvale: charming, distant, and almost mythic in Bastien's memory. They speak rarely, but his shadow is always near.
– Brandyn Sal-Soren: The heroic cousin. Bastien admires him but feels worlds apart in experience.
– Briana Sal-Soren: Cousin. Sharp-focused and powerful. Bastien finds her intimidating and fascinating.
– Baros Sal-Soren: Uncle-Deceased. A infamous legend he never truly knew, but often reflects on.
– Teyla Sal-Soren: Aunt-Deceased. Long admired, and held up as the gold standard of beauty and Nabooian refinement.
– Blaire Sal-Soren: Cousin. Closest in temperament. Their quiet rapport offers him comfort.
– Bastila Sal-Soren: Cousin. Finds her to be aloof and uncharitable.
– Cybelle Sal-Soren: Cousin-in-law. Does not know her well yet.
– TBD mentors, rivals, and potential friendships
THREADS
TBD