conversations.from: system
conversations.value: This is an alternate universe game. The details... the characters and some of the places from the original will be very different this time around...
  
  any characters that a player replaces with their own original character is gone... they don't exist in this story. But any that aren't replaced are still here. 
  
  And in terms of the larger events that shaped the saga... the Clone Wars, the Galactic Civil War that followed... those will still happen... but the events leading to them and the specific way that they are fought will be vastly different from the original Star Wars movies and *certainly* the prequels.
  
  Speaking of which... we'll be starting out around the time, possibly slightly before Episode 1... but again... the story will be vastly different depending on what characters I end up getting in this. So... without further ado... go make your characters!
  
  **Note on Character Creation**
  
  I'm only going to provide Natures... and you can ONLY pick from one of these. We may end up with multiples of some of them... and that's fine. But feel free to make your own... just make it clear which character from the Saga (episodes 1 - 6) that you are replacing. Anyone trying to replace Jar-Jar will be thrown out. Gungans don't exist in this story.
  
  But definitely come up with your own Strengths, Weaknesses, and Sub-Plots. I'm not going to provide any of them for you. 
  
  Another note... I would greatly prefer writing samples told from your character's perspective over descriptions... gives me a better idea of how they think. Also... I want to make this absolutely clear...
  
  
  when you make a character... you are REPLACING one that existed in the SW Saga with YOUR OWN, *ORIGINAL* character. Your own name, your own history, your own personality. I don't want to see any Captain Erzats or Expies floating around. Thank you.
  
  Also... fair warning... I'm hoping to explore the common man's point of view in the Star Wars universe... which means that Jedi and Sith are going to be examined with a much more critical lens (i.e. neither of them should be taken as 'the good guys' or 'the bad guys' automatically) and as such... this is likely to be a bit darker than the main saga was... but not much darker than KOTOR 2 was.
  
  Also... please include pictures for each of your own cards and your avatar... it really is helpful.
  
  And if you need a good place to look... go to DeviantArt and dig through the fan art. There's a lot to work with there. Speaking of which...
  
  I do not claim to own any of the images used in this story. At all.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Smuggler: You're handy with all the kinds of weapons and tools that Jedi scoff at and call "uncivilized"... you may not necessarily be a bad person... but you probably make runs for some very bad people. You're a career criminal, no doubt about that though.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Smuggler: You're not necessarily a bad person... but yeah, you're a career criminal. You probably have the law on you or at least suspicious of you... and you're probably working for the Hutts or some other crime lord in some capacity.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Bount Hunter: You always get your mark. No matter what it is, or who it is... how powerful they are... no matter what they can do to you... you always get them. You are usually free to use whatever means you feel are necessary... so long as they are brought in alive. Usually. Sometimes, someone just needs to die. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Droid: Whatever your purpose, you aim to fulfill it to the best of your abilities... and perhaps find your own reason for existing after that. Unless someone clears your memory banks again. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Royalty: You were born into a life of privilege. (yes, even Naboo... you don't vote for Queens)
  
  And also a certain expectation of responsibility... still, you've had some of the best education available in the galaxy, and sampled some of the finest luxuries. Life's been good for you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Create Your Own: What are you really good at? And please, don't go for a physical skill... go for a personality-based strength. Is your character really smart, or funny... or likeable or caring or manipulative or whatever? What are they good at?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Tattooine: What idiot thought it was a good idea to set up a colony on a DESERT planet anyway?
  
  What is hiding beneath the dunes that makes it so damn tantalizing for companies like Czerka of old, and ones like Pentex today?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Jedi Padawan: Think of this as your starting point, you may grow beyond this rank, or may end up as a Sith Lord... or maybe give up the Force entirely later on. Who knows? For now, your potential is vast, but largely untapped... undefined.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Create Your Own: Like the previous one, but this time... what do they suck at? What really holds them back? Some haunting memories or injuries? Some physical or mental handicap? Are they greedy or sadistic? Do they have trouble trusting others? What!?!?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Create Your Own: What drives your character? WHY do they do what they do? What is their stake in all this? What happens if they fail?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Jedi Knight: You are strong in the Force, and probably not too bad with a lightsaber either. You have enough experience to be able to teach another the ways of the Force, but you're not quite a Master yet. You might one day become one of the greatest jedi leaders in history... or fade into obscurity. Let's find out!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Mysterious Wraith (Bren only): Who are they? Why are they talking to you in your dreams? HOW are they talking to you in your dreams?
  
  Wait... what the hell are they saying?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Mos Eisley: Once a proud city of culture and history, it is now little more than a wretched hive of scum and villainy. Death-Stick dealers, Red Sand pushers, corporate wage-slaves, corporate strip-miners and admins... take your pick, they may not all be rotten to the core... but they all wheel and deal with each other... and they're all focused on draining you of cash and life. Good luck out there slugger.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Find the Force Sensitive (Charn, QR-8R, Ke'ntoch)): There are rumors going around that someone strong in the force is hiding somewhere in or near Mos Eisley. Whatever your reason, you need to find them first. Note: anyone may recruit another PC to help them... but you need to give them a reason to help you... and they are free to decline.
  
  
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Carlyle the Hutt (Jayna): Carlyle has a bit of a reputation for being more... respectable than many of his peers. Part of it is the way he dresses, part of it is his voice, which he has trained to always sound with a most refined accent. But mainly, its the fact that he is responsible for legitimizing the slave trade on Tatooine, and making it a safer and more efficient process for everyone. He is  very fair minded, as long as you don't anger him.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Hego Damask (Reks): A high ranking member of the Banking Clan, Hego Damask has been instrumental in helping to standardize the galactic economy and is a fervent patron of the arts. His reputation paints him as stern but fair, and tending to think of Munalist's interests first, and then the Galaxy's, and then his own. Which is more than can be said for most Munes.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Evade your Hunters (Starchaser): Something, you don't know what, tells you that you are being hunted. You don't know by who or why... only that you must keep away from them as long as you can.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Persuasive: You are a master of the fine art of manipulation.  Through your words and actions, you are able to change the ebb and flow of almost any situation.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Inadvertently Malicious: You're not evil, you're just programmed that way.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Find Your True Purpose: Deep down, who are you?  Why are you here? No, seriously, past all the numerous times you've been reprogrammed, what was your originally intended function?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Strategic Intelligence: Your skills are somewhat specific as to what you've been exposed to: mostly political training with some survival skills added in. But your real expertise is how you put plans into action using everything at your disposal.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Noncombative: Though you may have a passing familiarity with a blaster, fighting has never been your strong suit. What use is it anyway? Especially when we can talk things over like civilized folks.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Secure Planetary Prosperity: You were born to lead your planet to safety and security and you'll do whatever it takes to fulfill that, even if you have to involve the entire galaxy in your plans for betterment.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Fast Talk: You may not always have the facts, but you can always distract them with bullshit.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Short  Tempered: Short?  What?!  You making fun of my height?  Is that it?  Do you think I am some sort of midget here for your amusement?!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Money, Money, Money!: Credits.  Pretty, Pretty, Credits!  Because I need to save up for my retirement...and there is that really cute pair of boots...
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Intelligent: Your knowledge is great, especially in the Force.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Anger: Anger leads to hate and so on... something something Dark Side.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Bring Balance to the Force.: "There is no ignorance; there is knowledge.
  There is no fear; there is power.
  I am the heart of the Force.
  I am the revealing fire of light.
  I am the mystery of darkness
  In balance with chaos and harmony,
  Immortal in the Force."
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Apprentice: "What is thy bidding, my master..."
  
  You have been promised fascinating knowledge and secrets of great power - if you will only serve. What will your service mean? You don't know, but the rewards sound worth the risk.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Lucky: "We'll let fate decide..."
  
  When you really, really need them to, things just...go your way. You're not really sure how it happens, but your luck's bailed you out enough times that you just go with the flow when it happens.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Violent: "Kill him. Kill him now..."
  
  They say violence doesn't always solve problems. 'They' aren't hitting their problems hard enough.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Find the Dark Man: "If once you start down the dark path..."
  
  The man in your dreams tells you that you could be great someday. The things you can do in your dreams barely seem possible, but you want to learn more. He tells you that you have a destiny. You kind of like the sound of that. If you can find him, your training can begin.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Jedi Padawan: Think of this as your starting point, you may grow beyond this rank, or may end up as a Sith Lord... or maybe give up the Force entirely later on. Who knows? For now, your potential is vast, but largely untapped... undefined.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Resilient: You've been through a lot in your short life, but you endure. When you get knocked down, you get back up.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Untrusting: It gets tiring not being able to let your guard down, but you've been tricked before. These posh core world types think they've got silver tongues, but they're more like sarlacc tentacles as far as you're concerned.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Find a Home: You've had enough of being shuffled from one family to another, and then being on your own. There must be somewhere in this galaxy you can find kindred spirits.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Connections: What do you need?  Yeah!  I can get that.