Post by Roland Elassar on Mar 19, 2015 19:25:18 GMT -5
Roland Elassar
Affiliation: Yevetha
Species: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Physical Description: His facial features are described as rough (or more that of a tired poet), and he has light blue eyes, often referred to "bombardier's eyes." He is a strong and disciplined man, capable of working through injuries and illnesses that would have killed or incapacitated another man.
Noteworthy Skills/Abilities:
In addition to being a rising mara-nas in the Yevetha, Roland is an experienced traveler, able to hunt, and navigate the stars.
Emotionally, Roland at times appears detached or unsympathetic, often reacting uncaring or angry at signs of cowardice or self-pity, yet he possess a strong sense of heroism, often attempting to help those in need. He is mentally scarred from the death of his mother, often thinking about her words and actions, and he has said (on more than one occasion by himself) that he greatly lacks imagination. He also describes himself as "not very good in thinking around corners", meaning he has a very practical person, never really seeking other meanings or intentions behind what he sees, although he is very perceptive and intelligent. Recho, Roland's best friend in his childhood, once said the gears in Roland's head turn slow, but grind extremely well. Roland is not very patient, especially when he is under stress, and often makes a rotating gesture with his hand, which means 'go on, hurry, move on' in conversations. Similarly, he prefers not to over-plan his actions, trusting greatly in his instinct and skill at improvising according to the situation. He has also shown not to have a great sense of humor: though he knows a lot of riddles he rarely jokes and is visibly irritated at times when others joke around. Roland is not one for small talk.
Roland is a product of his training. He does not seek out combat but when it comes his instincts take over and he is lost to the fight.
Noteworthy Gear:
Yevetha Armor, blaster carbine rifle, 2 vress'lve in concealed holster (x2), comlink (short-ranged), 2 blaster pistols, various personal belongings
Obligations: Sworn to the Yevetha cause
Motivations: To live up to the legacy of his family.
History:
Roland Elassar of Giat Nor is the son of Stellen and Gabrielle Elassar and is descended from a long line of protectors, peacekeepers and diplomats in the galaxy.
Roland became a Yevetha at the unheard-of age of 14 after being manipulated into taking the Tolotan by Millex Broadcloak, his father's adviser. Millex had an affair with Roland's mother and made sure Roland would find out about it, prompting Roland to request his trial in order to gain his vress'lves and exact revenge on Millex. In the trial, Roland defeated his Etaias, Colis, a direct descendant of the first named C'Rel, Dalfta Gongi. Despite Roland's victory, Colis and Roland's father convinced Roland to bide his time before seeking retribution.
Roland is a 30th-generation descendant of a noble Corellian family that served the Old Republic as Senate Guards, the New Republic as Sector Rangers and now serves the Jedi Order as Yevetha. Even his vress'lves, or dew claws, are originally made of the melted-down metal from Rovak Elassar's royal battle armor.
Sadly, Roland is now without most of his family. His mother's death came when Roland finally sought his retribution on Millex Broadcloak for his crimes against the Elassar family. Sneaking onboard Millex's ship, Roland hoped to surprise his enemy and end his life quickly. Unfortunately, his mother had learned of Roland's plan and came to the ship to stop him. In the dark shadows of the powered-down ship, Roland struck at the figure coming up the gang-plank. His mother's blood was spilt and her death came quickly: the horror and shock on her face frozen in death.
Roland's father became distant from him after that, although he did tell his son that he did not blame him for the death. Stellen has not been back to Giat Nor since. After the funeral, Stellen and his cluster left to hunt down the traitor Millex Broadcloak. They have not been heard from for 5 years.
Roland also has a great deal of care for his darna, or cluster-mates, and the Jedi. He often puts himself at risk to save or assist them - though when confronted with the choice between saving one of them or completing the mission, he would almost certainly choose the Mission. That fatal flaw has carried itself down the family line ever since the days of Rovak Elassar and the Dawn of Defiance.
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The mantra, or legacy, of the Elassar family was created by Kel Elassar after gaining redemption for his family and his father's name. It has been passed down through the family as a reminder of how to stay true to the life destined for the Elassar and as a means of private prayer. Ideally, the mantra is used to calm the nerves and give focus to the adrenaline that comes with imminent combat. Spiritually, the members of the Elassar family use the mantra as a guideline in life, keeping them focused on what is important and staying true to the morales and codes of conduct that previous family ancestors had fallen from.
I do not aim with my hand; I aim with my eye.
He who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father.
I do not shoot with my hand; I shoot with my mind.
He who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father.
I do not kill with my gun; I kill with my heart.
He who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father.
