Zarrah Vex
Character
ZARRAH VEX
| Age | 63 (appears early 30s) |
| Species | Zorren |
| Gender | Female |
| Height | 5'4" (1.63m) |
| Build | Athletic |
| Force Sensitive | Yes, 12K M-Count |
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Zarrah is a Zorren woman in the long prime of her life. She has long, wavy, platinum blonde hair. Much of the time she wears her hair in a braid or ponytail. Her skin is a medium, warm brown tone. She has bright, sometimes glowing, orange-gold eyes with hints of red-orange speckles. She has high cheekbones, full lips, and a defined jawline. The character also has pointed ears and fanged canine teeth that are common amongst Zorren after undertaking the Trial. She does not have a tail, suggesting less than pure Zorren blood.
INVENTORY
- Lightsaber
- Sidearm blaster
- TBD
Zarrah's aggressive nature is a raw, untamed force that exists beneath a veneer of Jedi discipline. She was a quick study, internalizing the lessons of patience and strategic foresight, but these teachings often feel like a cage for her fiery spirit. When faced with injustice, the calm, collected persona she's built shatters, revealing a "wild side" that's driven by pure, unfiltered instinct. This isn't a reckless disregard for the safety of others, but rather a deeply ingrained, almost feral, commitment to protecting her people.
Her passion for justice is the spark that ignites this wildness. While a more conventional strategist might spend hours analyzing a situation, Zarrah sees the injustice and acts. She's a blur of motion and raw power, relying on the Force not as a tool for calculated strikes, but as a direct extension of her will. This reliance on instinct over logic can make her an unpredictable ally and a terrifying opponent. To Zarrah, there's no time for deliberation when people are suffering; action is the only true response.
STRENGTHS
- Adaptability: Zarrah has shown the ability to adapt and thrive in various environments and roles. She went from being a Jedi Padawan on Coruscant to a fighter pilot, then a Wilder on her home planet of Veradune, and finally a ship captain in the GADF. Her journey from the Jedi Temple to the Armis Militia and eventually to a leadership role in the GADF demonstrates her ability to learn new skills and find her place in vastly different organizations and situations.
- Determination and Tenacity: When Zarrah is committed to a cause, she shows immense determination. After being reprimanded by the GA and feeling abandoned by the Jedi, she didn't just give up. She returned home, underwent the challenging Zorren trials with the help of the Wilders, and later joined the Armis Militia to defend her planet. Her willingness to fight "no matter the cost" against the Galactic Empire shows her unwavering resolve.
- Recklessness and Impulsiveness: Zarrah's most prominent weakness is her tendency to be reckless and overstep boundaries. Her aggressive nature led her to take a minor battle into her own hands, which resulted in a formal reprimand from the Galactic Alliance. This impulsiveness, which the Jedi tried to contain, caused her to feel abandoned and leave the order. This trait could make her a liability in situations that require careful planning and diplomacy rather than brute force.
- Difficulty with Authority and Trust: When the Jedi did not protest her reprimand, she felt abandoned and left the New Jedi Order. Her actions suggest a belief that she knows best, and a lack of trust in the command structure that led her to act alone. This inability to work within the confines of an established hierarchy and her strong reaction to feeling let down could create conflict with her superiors or allies in the future. Her more recent work on Veradune has tempered this somewhat, but it is still an issue for her.
At a young age Zarrah was sent from her home on Veradune to Coruscant to train in the ways of the Jedi. She was a Padawan for a good portion of the Second Great Hyperspace War. She was also a fighter pilot. As the war was coming to an end Zarrah was knighted and given a bit more of a leash. Those who allowed that leash soon regretted it as the aggressive and reckless young Zorren took a minor battle in her own hands and overstepped lines that the Jedi and Galactic Alliance would rather she not have done.
The GA gave a formal reprimand. Zarrah expected the Jedi to raise a protest to the reprimand. Zarrah, feeling abandoned, left the New Jedi Order and returned to Veradune. She broke herself down and returned to the roots of Zorren nature. Seeking the aid of the Wilders to prepare her for the Zorren trials and remove some of the civilization that the Jedi had drilled into her.
Following her Trials l Zarrah remained with the Wilders. She honed her natural abilities and became one with the natural spirits of Veradune. Eventually she joined the Armis Militia, contributed to the defense of the planet and learned the art of naval engagement.
When Veradune joined the Galactic Alliance, Zarrah joined the GADF. She was named a ship captain in the region's fleet. She fought against the Sith and the new iterations of the galactic threat she thought had been banished during the Second Great Hyperspace War. The fighting brought mixed success. Now the Galactic Empire was carving up Core Systems. Slicing into the hold the Galactic Alliance has held on a large portion of the galaxy. Things were reaching a tipping point. Zarrah is at the edge of that point. Ready for what is coming next. Ready to fight off the Galactic Empire no matter the cost.