Character Tamzah Knaw

[Tamzah Knaw]

TAMZAH KNAW

Age	36 GSY
Homeworld	Nal Hutta
Species	Trogodile
Gender	Male
Height	2.18 Meters
Weight	154 kg
Force Sensitive	No
Voice	Tahm Kench

INVENTORY

Equipment

• A set of armor, made primarily out of duraplast
• A bowie knife-like vibroblade
• An SX-21 scatterblaster
• An RSKF-44 blaster pistol
• Various snares, explosives, and tricks dependent on the target

Vehicle(s)

• The Snapjaw, his personal CH-248 light freighter

PERSONALITY
Tamzah, despite his intimidating appearance and brutal profession, carries himself with an unexpected sense of gentlemanliness and honor. These traits, rare in the murky dealings of the Hutt Cartel and the harsh survivalism taught in the gladiatorial pits, set him apart from many of his contemporaries. He speaks with a deliberate, respectful tone, addressing friends and foes alike with a certain level of decorum that belies his monstrous exterior. This juxtaposition makes him all the more intriguing and, in some cases, terrifying.

Tamzah's sense of honor is deeply ingrained; he believes in the value of one's word and the weight of loyalty, principles instilled in him through the unexpected twist of fate that led him from the life of a doomed gladiator to that of a respected bounty hunter. He respects those who stand by their convictions and meet him with honesty, often showing mercy and understanding to those he deems honorable, even if they stand on opposing sides.

However, beneath this veneer of civility and the code of honor he lives by, Tamzah harbors a primal ferocity that is never too far from the surface. His patience and tolerance have limits, and when pushed beyond these boundaries, his reaction is swift and brutal. Tamzah has been known to maim and even consume those who have severely wronged or annoyed him to an unforgivable extent. This stark contrast between his genteel demeanor and his capacity for violence serves as a chilling reminder of his dual nature.

STRENGTHS

Monstrous: From a young age, Tamzah was taught how to use his natural strengths to be a formidable fighter and killer. He has several traits, additionally, he shares in common with his crocodillian ancestors: a thick, leathery hide; teeth like knives; and a mild amphibiousness.

Honorable: One of Tamzah’s most prominent qualities is his unwavering loyalty, particularly to those who have shown him kindness or have earned his respect. He also just carries himself with an aura of gentlemanly honor, where he puts value to his word.

WEAKNESSES

Violent: Make no mistake. Under the verneer of pleasantries and good manners lurks a savage. He would just as easily kill as he would compliment.

Psuedocannibal: Tamzah has a nasty habit of snapping at, killing, and even devouring other sentients. Mainly those who have perturbed him to an incredible degree.

HISTORY
Tamzah Knaw's story begins in the dark, damp caves of Rattatak, where he was born into the challenging life of a Trogodile. His parents, struggling under the crushing debt owed to the notorious Gorensla kajidic, faced an unimaginable decision. Their inability to repay the debt led to Tamzah's egg being seized as collateral by the cold, calculating Hutts. Thus, instead of the natural caverns of his homeworld, Tamzah's first sights and sounds were those of Nal Hutta, the murky, muggy stronghold of Hutt power.

Raised in the shadowy corners of this gluttonous world, Tamzah was initially groomed for a brutal life in the fighting pits. His early years were marked by relentless training, transforming him into a formidable gladiator. Life was an endless cycle of combat, survival, and the bleak company of other indebted beings.

However, Tamzah's destiny took a sharp turn following a fateful event that would redefine his existence. During a routine gathering, an assassin slipped through the opulent defenses of his master's palace, aiming to disrupt the intricate web of Hutt politics. With a combination of raw instinct and the ferocity ingrained from years in the pits, Tamzah thwarted the assassin, saving his patron's life. This act of unexpected loyalty did not go unnoticed.

Recognizing the Trogodile's potential beyond mere physical strength, his Hutt master chose to elevate Tamzah from the confines of gladiatorial combat to the more cerebral and lucrative trade of bounty hunting. Under the tutelage of seasoned hunters, Tamzah honed his skills, learning to track, negotiate, and when necessary, eliminate targets with efficiency. His reputation grew, as did his unwavering loyalty to the Hutts who had given him this new purpose.

Nowadays, Tamzah Knaw is no longer just a survivor of the fighting pits; he is a respected enforcer within the Hutt Cartel. With his imposing Trogodile stature and his well-earned reputation, he is often employed to deal with the most stubborn individuals who have unfinished business with the Cartel. Tamzah operates with a mix of primal force and learned strategy, ensuring that those who cross the Hutts have a very compelling reason to reconsider.