Unreviewed Jekko's Crew

[Jekko the Vagabond]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To describe the core crew and closest allies of Jekko the Vagabond
• Image Credit:
  Vinaa - artofcodaleia
  Bondo - Thomas Celius Saldivar Pettersen
  Zav - dywa
• Permissions: N/A
• Links: Jekko the Vagabond

CREW INFORMATION

• Crew Name: Jekko’s Crew
• Crew Type: Ship Crew/Found Family
• Base of Operations: To The Fullest (GX2 Short Hauler)
• Crew Size: 4
• Loyalties: Jekko the Vagabond
• Description: A band of misfits that Jekko the Vagabond has collected during his journeys across the galaxy. Drawn by the Hutt’s gregarious nature and true care for their well-being, they have become a tight-knit team of adventurers, thrill-seekers, and party animals whose only true goal is to live life to the fullest.

CREW MEMBER 1

• Name: Vinaa Yllori
• Age: 30
• Species: Togruta
• Role: Entertainer, Therapist, Confidant, Caretaker
• Languages: Basic, Huttese, and Togruti
• Description: Vinaa is Jekko’s closest friend and confidant, and one of the first people to ever join his mission of experiencing everything the galaxy has to offer. Originally a pleasure slave, Jekko saw her at a party on Nar Shaddaa and bought her for an insane amount for the sole reason that he couldn’t watch someone dance so beautifully who looked so sad. He immediately freed Vinaa, who asked to travel with him in repayment for his kindness. Jekko agreed, and the two have been together ever since. Vinaa is very much the heart and soul of the crew, an almost motherly figure to the other members, while being as close to a romantic partner to Jekko as anyone will likely ever be. She entertains the crew, listens to them, and looks after their well-being, while sometimes also serving as a voice of reason to the often reckless Jekko. She has a sweet, gentle, yet fiery personality, and is fiercely loyal to Jekko and the rest of the crew. She doesn’t have much in the way of combat skills, but her dance training has given her remarkable agility, and her life in the underworld has sharpened her wits and given her a fair bit of useful knowledge of the more seedy areas of the galaxy.

CREW MEMBER 2

• Name: Bondo K’hor
• Age: 60
• Species: Herglic
• Role: Bodyguard, Chef, Sabacc Partner
• Languages: Basic, Huttese, and Herglic
• Description: Once an accomplished merchant, Bondo lost everything in a rigged game of sabacc and was found by Jekko begging outside a club. Disgusted by the Herglic’s story of a card cheat, Jekko committed to helping him find and defeat the being who had stolen from him. When they found him, Jekko put up his own credits to stake Bondo in, and cheered for him as he faced his rival. During the game, Jekko spotted the being attempting to cheat a second time, leading the incensed Hutt to flip the table and start a full-on bar brawl. In the chaos, Jekko and Bondo robbed the cheat of everything he had, left him being wailed on by a jabbering Rodian, and escaped with their winnings into the night. Bondo found the experience so exhilarating that he demanded permission to accompany Jekko. The Hutt, of course, agreed, and Bondo became the crew’s erstwhile muscle and devoted chef. Like many of his kind, Bondo is outgoing, helpful, and generous, always willing to lend a hand to his crewmates or any of the many colorful characters they meet on their adventures. Don’t be fooled, however; he stands a full 2 meters tall and can throw a punch with the same enthusiasm with which he flips a flapjack.

CREW MEMBER 3

• Name: Zav Kindann
• Age: 25
• Species: Human
• Role: Pilot, Sharpshooter, Cutpurse, Smooth Talker
• Languages: Basic, Huttese
• Description: The only member of the crew who is as much as or more of a thrill-seeker than Jekko himself. Born on Corellia, Zav ran away from home as a child and has been plying the galaxy with his roguish charms ever since. Zav and Jekko first met when Zav was running a shell game scam on a casino world in the Outer Rim. Zav took Jekko for pretty much all he was worth at the time, with the jovial Hutt continuing to bet simply to enjoy Zav’s reactions as his stack of credits continuously grew. When they were interrupted by surly former patrons, Jekko protected Zav and then offered him a place on the crew. The shocked and surprised Zav accepted, mainly because traveling with the Hutt was a good way to avoid the consequences of his actions. Since then, Zav and Jekko have bonded over their love for risk and adventure, with Vinaa often commenting on how they bring out the worst of each other and would be a horrible match if either of them weren’t willing to die for the other. Personality-wise, Zav is much like other hot-headed Corellian scoundrels; he loves to fly, loves to gamble, and loves the adrenaline rush of pulling the perfect scheme. That being said, he has a sense of honor all his own, and is truly loyal to Jekko and the other members of the crew. Not to mention, he can back up most of his bluster, being skilled with a blaster, a talented pilot, and almost as good a talker as his gregarious boss.

CREW MEMBER 4

• Name: Nushro Vhac
• Age: 45
• Species: Sullustan
• Role: Mechanic, Slicer, Straight Man, Professional Bellyacher
• Languages: Basic, Huttese, Sullustese
• Description: Nushro fell into the crew basically by accident, and for whatever reason hasn’t ever left. Once the owner of a small mechanic shop, he ended up deep in debt during a dry spell, one he hoped to end when Jekko came asking about starship repairs. Unfortunately, the debt went into collections as the repairs were ongoing. A band of rather aggressive collectors showed up, and the resulting firefight destroyed the shop. Nushro escaped with Jekko, demanding that the Hutt still pay for the repairs to the ship, even though they had been reversed by the sudden scrap. Jekko did one better: he paid for the repairs and then offered double to keep the Sullustan on the crew, impressed by his gumption and talent for mechanics. Nushro declined the offer, expecting to get off at the next port, but during the flight, he was drawn to Jekko’s gregarious and adventurous nature and decided to stick around. He, of course, would never admit this, insisting it was only because of the steady work and the fact that he didn’t want to have to start over after the destruction of his shop. Overall, Nushro is one of the more gruff members of the crew, often enjoying the company of machines rather than people, which is strange for a Sullustan. Still, he truly does harbor deep feelings for his crewmates, and does everything he can to ensure their technology remains in good working order and the ship always runs at her best.

HISTORICAL INFORMATION

• The crew was begun by Jekko when he first met Vinaa, relatively soon after the destruction of his kadijic. Since then, it has grown to include the four core members and Jekko, plus a revolving door of other misfits and hangers-on who spent time with the crew before moving on with their own lives. The crew has been in its current state for about five years, following Jekko around the galaxy on his many weird and wild adventures.