Kieran Ash
Veil
KIERAN ASH
Alias: Veil
Age: 31
Species: Human
Gender: Male
Height: 1.84m
Weight: 82kg
Force Sensitive: Yes
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Kieran Ash is a man who rarely looks like the stories told about him.
Off the job he appears perpetually exhausted. Long black hair hangs loose around his face, dark stubble shadows his jaw, and his shoulders carry the relaxed posture of someone who has spent far too many nights sleeping in ships, cheap apartments and safehouses. A weathered long coat hangs open over practical clothing, its many hidden pockets filled with tools rather than trophies.
Everything changes when work begins.
A sealed respirator mask transforms him from an unremarkable contractor into the figure known throughout parts of the underworld as Veil. The mask houses a filtered breathing system, low-light optics and tactical sensors, allowing him to operate inside smoke and airborne hazards with unnerving confidence. The change is more than cosmetic; his posture straightens, his movements become deliberate and efficient, and every trace of fatigue disappears behind practiced professionalism.
INVENTORY
PERSONALITY AND BELIEFS
Kieran Ash is a professional. He takes contracts because he is good at them. He enjoys solving difficult problems, mastering his craft and proving, to himself more than anyone, that his skills have value. Credits keep him travelling, but competence is what drives him.
Away from work he is quiet, polite and surprisingly approachable. He enjoys simple meals, good caf and long walks through unfamiliar cities. He has little interest in politics, ideology or fame. Most people who meet Kieran would never believe he is the same man whispered about in criminal circles.
The mask changes everything.
It is a ritual that marks the boundary between Kieran Ash and Veil. Once the mask is secured, emotion gives way to discipline. Every movement becomes economical, every decision deliberate. Veil does not seek fair fights—he seeks controlled ones. Smoke, confusion and battlefield manipulation are simply tools that allow him to end violence quickly and efficiently.
Despite his reputation, he prefers to avoid unnecessary killing whenever possible. Every gadget on his belt exists because there are situations where someone can be stopped without being buried.
STRENGTHS
Battlefield Controller
Excels at manipulating terrain, visibility and positioning rather than relying on brute force.
Disciplined Professional
Keeps a cool head under pressure and plans several moves ahead.
Adaptable Problem Solver
Approaches each contract as a puzzle, making excellent use of equipment and the environment.
Force-Aided Awareness
Uses the Force to enhance perception and situational awareness rather than overwhelming displays of power.
Skilled Duelist
Well trained with a slender vibrosword, favouring precision over strength.
WEAKNESSES
Limited Force Ability
Relies on subtle Force techniques. Against experienced Force users he lacks the raw power of dedicated Jedi or Sith.
Equipment Dependent
Much of Veil's effectiveness comes from preparation and specialized gear. Deprived of his equipment, he loses many of his tactical advantages.
Profession Before Pride
He is willing to retreat, regroup or abandon a direct confrontation if the mission demands it. Some mistake this for cowardice.
Compartmentalised Identity
Maintaining the distinction between Kieran and Veil takes a mental toll. After particularly demanding contracts he often appears emotionally drained.
HISTORY
No one remembers exactly when the name Veil first appeared.
Some claim it began with a hostage rescue where an entire factory filled with smoke before every hostage walked out unharmed. Others insist it was a gang war that ended without either side ever seeing who dismantled both operations. Whatever the truth, the stories all share one detail: first came the smoke, then the problem disappeared.
Before the reputation, there was only Kieran Ash.
Born on a heavily urbanised world, Kieran discovered early that cities had their own ecosystems every bit as complex as forests or deserts. He learned to read crowds like trails, ventilation systems like rivers and alleyways like hunting paths. His sensitivity to the Force never pushed him toward the Jedi or Sith. Instead, it quietly sharpened his instincts, helping him notice opportunities others overlooked. Years of contract work refined those instincts into a profession. Bounty retrievals, missing persons, security consulting, dangerous extractions and investigations all contributed to his growing reputation. He invested almost every credit back into better equipment, refining his methods rather than chasing wealth.
Today Kieran Ash wanders from world to world accepting contracts that challenge his abilities. Some clients hire him because they need a tracker. Others because they need a negotiator, an investigator or a bodyguard.
Alias: Veil
Age: 31
Species: Human
Gender: Male
Height: 1.84m
Weight: 82kg
Force Sensitive: Yes
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Kieran Ash is a man who rarely looks like the stories told about him.
Off the job he appears perpetually exhausted. Long black hair hangs loose around his face, dark stubble shadows his jaw, and his shoulders carry the relaxed posture of someone who has spent far too many nights sleeping in ships, cheap apartments and safehouses. A weathered long coat hangs open over practical clothing, its many hidden pockets filled with tools rather than trophies.
Everything changes when work begins.
A sealed respirator mask transforms him from an unremarkable contractor into the figure known throughout parts of the underworld as Veil. The mask houses a filtered breathing system, low-light optics and tactical sensors, allowing him to operate inside smoke and airborne hazards with unnerving confidence. The change is more than cosmetic; his posture straightens, his movements become deliberate and efficient, and every trace of fatigue disappears behind practiced professionalism.
INVENTORY
- Long reinforced travelling coat with concealed pockets
- Full-face tactical respirator mask with integrated optics
- Slender Vibrosword
- Heavy blaster pistol with underslung utility launcher
- Bandolier containing specialist launcher cartridges
- Smoke
- Flash
- Sensor-obscuring compounds
- Adhesive foam
- Flechette rounds
- Wrist-mounted smoke projector
- Utility knife
- Compact medpac
- Repair kit and maintenance tools
- Rebreather filters
PERSONALITY AND BELIEFS
Kieran Ash is a professional. He takes contracts because he is good at them. He enjoys solving difficult problems, mastering his craft and proving, to himself more than anyone, that his skills have value. Credits keep him travelling, but competence is what drives him.
Away from work he is quiet, polite and surprisingly approachable. He enjoys simple meals, good caf and long walks through unfamiliar cities. He has little interest in politics, ideology or fame. Most people who meet Kieran would never believe he is the same man whispered about in criminal circles.
The mask changes everything.
It is a ritual that marks the boundary between Kieran Ash and Veil. Once the mask is secured, emotion gives way to discipline. Every movement becomes economical, every decision deliberate. Veil does not seek fair fights—he seeks controlled ones. Smoke, confusion and battlefield manipulation are simply tools that allow him to end violence quickly and efficiently.
Despite his reputation, he prefers to avoid unnecessary killing whenever possible. Every gadget on his belt exists because there are situations where someone can be stopped without being buried.
STRENGTHS
Battlefield Controller
Excels at manipulating terrain, visibility and positioning rather than relying on brute force.
Disciplined Professional
Keeps a cool head under pressure and plans several moves ahead.
Adaptable Problem Solver
Approaches each contract as a puzzle, making excellent use of equipment and the environment.
Force-Aided Awareness
Uses the Force to enhance perception and situational awareness rather than overwhelming displays of power.
Skilled Duelist
Well trained with a slender vibrosword, favouring precision over strength.
WEAKNESSES
Limited Force Ability
Relies on subtle Force techniques. Against experienced Force users he lacks the raw power of dedicated Jedi or Sith.
Equipment Dependent
Much of Veil's effectiveness comes from preparation and specialized gear. Deprived of his equipment, he loses many of his tactical advantages.
Profession Before Pride
He is willing to retreat, regroup or abandon a direct confrontation if the mission demands it. Some mistake this for cowardice.
Compartmentalised Identity
Maintaining the distinction between Kieran and Veil takes a mental toll. After particularly demanding contracts he often appears emotionally drained.
HISTORY
No one remembers exactly when the name Veil first appeared.
Some claim it began with a hostage rescue where an entire factory filled with smoke before every hostage walked out unharmed. Others insist it was a gang war that ended without either side ever seeing who dismantled both operations. Whatever the truth, the stories all share one detail: first came the smoke, then the problem disappeared.
Before the reputation, there was only Kieran Ash.
Born on a heavily urbanised world, Kieran discovered early that cities had their own ecosystems every bit as complex as forests or deserts. He learned to read crowds like trails, ventilation systems like rivers and alleyways like hunting paths. His sensitivity to the Force never pushed him toward the Jedi or Sith. Instead, it quietly sharpened his instincts, helping him notice opportunities others overlooked. Years of contract work refined those instincts into a profession. Bounty retrievals, missing persons, security consulting, dangerous extractions and investigations all contributed to his growing reputation. He invested almost every credit back into better equipment, refining his methods rather than chasing wealth.
Today Kieran Ash wanders from world to world accepting contracts that challenge his abilities. Some clients hire him because they need a tracker. Others because they need a negotiator, an investigator or a bodyguard.