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Character Talysa Kast


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TALYSA KAST

Age24 GSY
SpeciesAtoan
GenderFemale
Height5'9" (1.75m)
Weight147lbs (66.68kg)
Force SensitiveNo


PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

Talysa stands at 5'9" with the lean, coiled grace of a predator. Her skin carries the pale pink hue common to Atoans, like the first blush of dawn on ice, stretched taut over sharp cheekbones and a strong jawline. A jagged scar cuts through her left eyebrow—a souvenir from her first bounty. Long, ink-black hair falls past her shoulders, often braided tightly against her scalp to stay clear of her helmet's seal. Her eyes, a startling violet hold a detached sharpness that misses nothing.

She wears custom-forged Mandalorian armor in deep amethyst, the beskar alloy catching light in liquid ripples. Her thigh plates show carbon scoring from blaster fire. When she removes her helmet, the contrast between her ethereal Atoan features and the battle-worn armor creates an unsettling dissonance—a ghost clad in war

INVENTORY
PERSONALITY AND BELIEFS

Talysa speaks in seldomly usually in clipped Mando'a phrases, gruff Basic grunts or whispered Atoan under her breath. She is a woman of violent action. When not being asked to partake in acts of war, Talysa was still focused on battle, seeing to her armor and weapons.

She collects rare Atoan tea leaves, brewing them with ritualistic care during night watches. The Queensguard mistake it for eccentricity; none recognize the ceremony from fragmented memories of her birth mother. Her greatest secret: she hums ancient Atoan lullabies inside her helmet during hyperspace jumps, the vibrations against her vocoder almost like a parent's touch. Loyalty, to her, is a fractured mirror—reflecting Clan Kast's honor, Virelia's tyranny, and the planet Atoa she barely remembers.

STRENGTHS
  • Enhanced Speed and Strength: Because of her Atoan cardiovascular system Talysa has greater strength and speed than a human of her same height and physique.
  • Unwavering Mandalorian Discipline and Loyalty (Focus): Her greatest strength is her foundational training. She possesses the deep, ingrained discipline of a Mandalorian warrior. Once she commits to a cause or person (now Darth Virelia), her loyalty is absolute, making her a peerless, reliable guard. This translates to methodical planning, unflinching resolve in combat, and a focus that is hard to break.
  • Exceptional Practical Combat Prowess: Years as a bounty hunter ensured she is a pragmatic and deadly fighter. She relies on skill, strategy, and hardware, not just the raw power of the Force. She is equally proficient with her weapons—be they her blasters, close-combat beskad, or her new Queensguard spear—making her adaptable to any combat scenario.

WEAKNESSES
  • Susceptibility to Dark Side Charisma/Manipulation: Talysa was drawn to Darth Virelia not just by power, but by the "cosmic order" and "dark grandeur" offered. This suggests a philosophical or spiritual void that Virelia filled. She lacks the natural Force resistance or spiritual grounding of a Jedi, making her vulnerable to the Sith Lady's deep charisma and subtle dark-side manipulation. Her loyalty is intense, but easily directed by her mistress.
  • Emotional and Ideological Conflict (Lingering Regret): While her allegiance is absolute, the bio notes that the memories of Mandalore "still linger." In moments of great stress or when facing other Mandalorians, she may hesitate or suffer a moment of internal ideological crisis. This vulnerability could be exploited by enemies who appeal to her past, or by Virelia herself to test her commitment.
  • Over-Reliance on Traditional Tactics: As a warrior forged by the bounty hunter and Mandalorian codes, she excels at physical and tactical combat. However, she may struggle when facing unconventional, purely Force-based threats or highly abstract strategic thinking. She tends to approach problems with a "Mandalorian hammer," sometimes failing to account for the esoteric, unpredictable nature of the highest level of Sith and Jedi conflict.

HISTORY

Born on the icy planet of Atoa, Talysa was orphaned at four when Imperial slavers raided her village. Mandalorian mercenaries intercepting the transport took pity on the sole surviving child; Goran Kast, a grizzled armorer, claimed her as aliit. She grew up in the forge's heat, learning to shape beskar before she could read Basic. Her Atoan physiology granted her added strength and speed—traits the Mandalorians honed into a combat advantage.

Her initial foray into the galaxy was as a bounty hunter, a path many Mandalorians embraced. She was efficient, ruthless, and earned a respectable living, her reputation growing with each successful capture. The thrill of the chase and the satisfaction of a job well done were her guiding principles.

However, fate, or perhaps the dark side, had other plans. A particularly lucrative bounty led her to the shadowy underworld, a place where whispers of ancient powers and forgotten empires still echoed. It was there she encountered Darth Virelia. The Sith Lady's presence was a palpable force, a chilling darkness that both unnerved and undeniably captivated Talysa. Unlike the pragmatic and often predictable targets of her bounty hunting days, Virelia offered something more profound: power, purpose, and a glimpse into a cosmic order far grander and more terrifying than anything Talysa had ever known.

Virelia saw in Talysa not just a skilled warrior, but a raw, unyielding spirit, a Mandalorian's unwavering loyalty that could be bent to a darker will. The offer was simple, yet profound: abandon the fleeting pursuits of credits and reputation, and join her Queensguard. Talysa, drawn by an inexplicable pull and the promise of a power she couldn't comprehend, accepted.

Now, Talysa Kast stands as a silent sentinel in Darth Virelia's retinue. She is a paradox: a warrior of light's tradition serving the deepest shadows. Her loyalty to Virelia is absolute, forged not in fear, but in a twisted sense of belonging and the dark grandeur she has witnessed. While the memories of Mandalore still linger, they are slowly being eclipsed by the cold, calculating ambition of the Sith. She is no longer just a bounty hunter; she is a weapon, a shield, and a silent enforcer in Darth Virelia's ascent, a dark guardswoman ready to execute any command.
 

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