Character Snapshot (Master Ruka Tenbriss Ya-ir)
Master Ruka Tenbriss Ya-ir, di Tenebrous Arconae
Ruka is a broad-shouldered man of average height, his body lined in ropy muscle with ribs and hipbones jutting sharp under his tight skin. Formerly a back-alley fighter now trained among proud Jedi and Sith, his arms, chest, and shoulders are particularly well-defined, a chiseled upper body dropping to a narrow waist, spine straight and confident. Ruka's vibrant green skin and dark, malachite hair, highlighted by a growing number of pieces of stress-paled gray so stark as to appear white, make him a spot of color against almost any backdrop. His mature face, curled in a shy grin as often as a grumpy scowl, is set with eyes that have bleached to a paler purple than their original amethyst underneath thick, squared brows, the left of which is broken by a faint scar glancing from cheekbone to forehead and just missing his sharp nose. Ruka's long, thick hair, falling below his waist when free, is bundled in dreadlocs and kept held loosely back from his face.
Much of Ruka's body, particularly his left side and particularly his face and skull, are covered in deep shrapnel scars from a grenade. The thin and thick lines spray in pale, minty white slashes over his features, disrupting his lips and brow and cutting grooves into his cheeks, jaw, and neck, a large starburst dominating his rigid abdomen and sharp lines slicing over his left arm and left hand where the limb and several digits had to be reattached; his left ear is gone, only a ragged edge remaining. Two additional scars on his torso include a jagged, straight line across his abdomen, running horizontally from hip to hip and disappearing into the older starburst, and a spider-webbing reddish burn scar on his left pectoral, darkest right over his heart, from a lightning strike. His right arm and left leg have ribbon-like slashes curling around them left by bestial claws, while barely-there, straight surgical scars run up his lower legs from where crushed bones were reset. Several piercings decorate what they still can of his ears, notably the black gauge in the lobe and hoops in the shell, in addition to piercings in his tongue and chest, and his nails are naturally black in color in hands that are covered in rough callouses and small worker's scars. Glasses sit on his face, plain and thin, sometimes crooked on the bend of a nose broken before.
Most notable of the Mirialan's appearance, however, are his geometric tattoos classic to his people. Ruka has several more than just the typical facial tattoos, with patterns also wrapping around his wrists and ankles and over the backs of his hands and up his forearms in sleeves. The man's black-ink markings predominantly consist of triangles and small squares, sweeping under his eyes and marching up along his jaw from his chin. Additionally, a pair of solid black ink wings stretch across his entire back, his largest tattoo, the feathers sweeping wide in simple shapes that make up a coherent angelic pattern. Ruka's facial markings were also expanded after marrying into his husband's noble family, the dots and curves of House Ya-ir over his brow and framing his eyes. The second largest of his tattoos is an enormous, bold black flower emblazoned across his right bicep for anyone to see, the Lotus symbol shouting proudly, while the left bicep holds a bundle of sacred lavender flowers. Lastly, a simple dagger shape, its hilt a sun rising of dunes, the symbol of the Zabraki Tribe Lod, sits directly over his sternum, tip pointing down between pectorals and terminating at the hollow of his ribcage.
These obvious and, to some, exotic designs compliment his first generation accent, not so thick in his mouth that his tongue can't fall flat enough to form Basic, but still very much there, richly spicing every word.
Ya-ir Family Signet Ring
Ya-ir Family Signet Ring
(Family Heirloom)
Type/Category:
Accessory
Family Heirloom: To Illuminate
Prototype: Family Heirloom
The Family Heirloom is a cherished item passed down through generation after generation of the owner's lineage.
To Illuminate
The Ya-ir Family Signet Ring has been passed down consecutively from parent to child to each eldest male heir for generations. Bulky, with a thick gold band crowned in large, brilliant sapphires all around its outer surface, the ring is also etched on the inside with the family's maxim in Aurebesh: "to illuminate." This signet is more than merely a piece of jewelry, but a representation of each who have worn it before.
Brotherhood-issued Golden Envoy Cowl
Brotherhood-issued Golden Envoy Cowl
Type/Category:
Accessory
Granted: Moderate Cortosis Weave Construction
Prototype: Brotherhood-issued Golden Envoy Cowl
The Brotherhood-issued Golden Envoy Cowl is a simple but elegant status symbol and protective Accessory comprised of a medium-length golden colored cortosis weave cloth that can be worn as a cowl or scarf around the neck. It's most unique property is appearing to be a different color depending on the lighting or type of vision, sometimes appearing blue.
Moderate Cortosis Weave Construction
This Brotherhood-issued Golden Envoy Cowl has been constructed with a moderate amount of rare cortosis metal weaved into the main material. This major cortosis weave gives Ruka Tenbriss Ya-ir the ability to resist four to six strikes or glancing blows of a lightsaber using their Brotherhood-issued Golden Envoy Cowl before this protection is no longer provided. Continuous contact begins to melt through in two seconds.
Lotus Robes
Lotus Robes
(Elder Tailored Brotherhood Robes)
Type:
Armor
Category:
Special Armor
Tailored Armor: Ruka's Lotus Robes
Armor Enhancement - III: Kinetic Resistant Overlay
Armor Heavy Resistance Upgrade - IV: Kiirium Coating (Experimental)
Enclosed Armor Upgrade - III: Bio-Support Dispenser
Special Armor Category: Light Armor
Armor Enhancement - IV: Self Repair System (Advanced)
Prototype: Elder Tailored Brotherhood Robes
The Elder Tailored Brotherhood Robes are attire available only to those who have had custom tailored robes designed as a mark of their own legacy within the Brotherhood. It consists of attire designed by the Herald of the Brotherhood with your own style.
Ruka's Lotus Robes
Inspired by the armored robes of Jedi Generals, these vestments, evoking the image of a lotus flower's folded petals with their design, combine stylized layers of cloth for dramatic look fit for court along with some protection in armor for a vigilant peacekeeper.
Ruka's particular set is composed entirely of a satiny black, durable interwoven material, black polymers, and black metal, and includes a body glove undersuit, half-sleeved tunic, kama, trousers, weapons and utility belts, and weather-proofed boots, as well as gloved gauntlets, bracers, pauldrons, and greaves. Gold trim, buckles, and a golden emblem on the front of the chest piece accent the sable scheme.
Kinetic Resistant Overlay
Lotus Robes has been enhanced with a kinetic resistant overlay, that allows the wearer of this Elder Tailored Brotherhood Robes to operate and survive in extreme kinetic conditions without the loss of function or being physically overwhelmed, for a limited amount of time.
Kiirium Coating (Experimental)
Lotus Robes has been enhanced with a kiirium coating that allows this Elder Tailored Brotherhood Robes the ability to disperse immediate major damage from heat weapons.
Bio-Support Dispenser
Lotus Robes has been fitted with high-tech medical technology and a bacta reserve, allowing this Elder Tailored Brotherhood Robes to patch minor wounds in the middle of combat and seal general injuries after combat.
Light Armor
Lotus Robes provides base level protection. It can withstand glancing cuts and blows but will buckle against medium to heavy blunt force and direct strikes from bladed weapons. No protection from blasters and slugthrowers.
Self Repair System (Advanced)
An advanced self-repair system has been integrated into this Elder Tailored Brotherhood Robes, moderately reducing the amount of time spent on Lotus Robes's maintenance by allowing the armor to passively repair minor damage over a moderate duration of time.
Armorweave Cloak
Armorweave Cloak
Type:
Back
Category:
Cover
Back Cover Cosmetic: Gray-Scale Pattern
Prototype: Armorweave Cloak
The Armorweave Cloak is a loose garment with an attached hood that is worn over existing armor or clothing to protect the wearer from the elements, or to hide someone's appearance that is made from armorweave cloth material capable of dissipating indirect blaster bolts.
Gray-Scale Pattern
Armorweave Cloak features a gray-scale pattern of dark colors to help assist with blending into crowds and shadows.
Punchy-Blasty "PB"
Punchy-Blasty "PB"
(KX-series Security Droid)
Type:
Droid
Category:
Combat Droid
Droid Cosmetic: Black As Night
Droid Combat Modification: Combat Exclusive
Droid Personality: Predatory Inclination
Droid Modification: Toughness
Weapon:
- Brotherhood-issued Syndicate Blaster Pistol
Prototype: KX-series Security Droid
The KX-series Security droid, also known as an enforcer droid, is a security droid designed for use by the Galactic Empire. It comes fitted with a comm package, recharge port and computer interface arm that allows them to connect to communication frequencies in respective areas they were assigned across the galaxy. It has a tall and versatile humanoid bipedal design that gives it great versatility and provides the ability to operate a multitude of vehicles or assist in a wide range of tasks designed for humanoids.
Black As Night
Punchy-Blasty "PB" has had every external component painted black as night, with attempts to minimize the brightness of external lights and features. This allows this KX-series Security Droid to more easily blend into the shadows and darkness unseen.
Combat Exclusive
Punchy-Blasty "PB" has had its programs re-written and mechanical systems hard-wired for combat operations. This augmentation gives this KX-series Security Droid a significant increase in combat efficiency in eliminating targets on behalf of Ruka Tenbriss Ya-ir, but at the expense of it being usable for much else except for combat.
Predatory Inclination
Punchy-Blasty "PB" has developed a predatory nature similar to those often associated with assassin droids. As a result, Punchy-Blasty "PB" will often approach a situation with the mind set of a hunter, and convey their findings as such. This can be disconcerting to others who are unaccustomed to Punchy-Blasty "PB".
Toughness
Punchy-Blasty "PB" has recieved redundant programming and a mechanical overhaul that reinforces known weaknesses from the original design that allow this KX-series Security Droid to continue operating and survive much longer against a wide range of attacks. This programming overhaul slightly slows processing times while the mechanical fitments can slightly reduce agility.
Brotherhood-issued Syndicate Blaster Pistol
Brotherhood-issued Syndicate Blaster Pistol
Type:
Weapon (Blasters)
Category:
Blaster Pistol
Prototype: Brotherhood-issued Syndicate Blaster Pistol
The Brotherhood-issued Syndicate Blaster Pistol is a reliable blaster weapon with very high accuracy in close-range combat. It has been designed by the Syndicate with an internal electronics system that monitors a range of metrics including temperature and shots remaining, while outputting customized feedback to the owner via audible or physical vibration queues, or integrated with displays systems inside armor.
Bacta Canister Kit
The Bacta Canister Kit contains three single-use containers of bacta gel. Useful as a sterilizer and analgesic, these doses are not large enough to mend bones or close gaping wounds, but rather suited for small injuries.
Advanced Stuncuffs
The Advanced Stuncuffs are a device designed to prevent anyone wearing them from being able to utilize their arms as well as the ability to stun the wearer if programmed to a separate controller.
Assassin's Datapad
The Assassin's Datapad is a small personal computer that has a screen, several data input ports, and a few buttons. It is capable of functioning as a GPS, dictionary, media viewer, among countless other function, you would find on a full-sized computer. It also has an explosive package displacing part of the battery in the design, reducing battery life but allowing the device to self-destruct if necessary.
Inquisitorius Scanner
The Inquisitorius Scanner is an accessory computer that carries out a multitude of tasks on behalf of the user to assist in their operations. This includes communications scanning, lifeform detectors, magnetic resonance and thermal scanners, as well as limited range jamming.
Brotherhood-issued Envoy Essentials Kit
Brotherhood-issued Envoy Essentials Kit
Type:
Equipment
Category:
Gear Kit
Equipment:
- Syndicate Datapad
- Goggles
Prototype: Brotherhood-issued Envoy Essentials Kit
The Brotherhood-issued Envoy Essentials Kit is a stylish messenger bag with a single-strap tactical shoulder sling for easy carrying. The off-white bag comes with blue and gold accents and features the metallic embroidery of the Envoy Corps logo. Made from durable synth-weave it is designed to brave the elements on a long diplomatic mission! There is a side carrying pouch, a liquid container, and several pockets and zippers. The bag's contents are similar to a Stormtrooper's belt with a few additions.
Contents
fibrecord rope
comlink
basic vocoder
magnetic glowrod
thermos
a single ration pack
chronometer
flare-gun
basic rebreather
small nerf-wool towel
single-use bacta pouch.
Syndicate Datapad
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Goggles
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Syndicate Datapad
The Shroud Syndicate Datapad is a high performance small electronic device used to store and display information with an incredibly high level of encryption. It provides access to job boards that include bounties and various other opportunities that, if accessed, will be properly assigned with relevant information being downloaded to the device. It also includes access to a network of black market fences and safe houses to aid members operating as members of the Shroud Syndicate tailored to their specific role and rank. Activating the device requires biometric scanning of the operator making it impossible to use unless in the hands of its living owner, quickly rendering itself useless after unauthorized access attempts are made.
Goggles
The Goggles are protective wear for eyes. Worn tightly over the eyes to allow the wearer to see in situations where the environment would make it difficult to otherwise as well as prevent injury to the eyes.
Repulsor Belt
The Repulsor Belt is a waist worn device that contains repulsorlift generators, allowing the wearer to hover several inches above the ground. Designed as a safety device by those on swoop bikes to improve their chances of survival in a crash but used as both a training tool and general safety measure in applications across the galaxy.
Amethyst Kukri
The Amethyst Kukri is a bladed weapon designed for chopping and hacking rather than slashing or stabbing. Elegantly crafted from a solid piece of amethyst and elegantly flowing from tip to pommel. The chemistry of the blade itself allows it to deflect blaster bolts or disruptors, but will break under the powerful energy of a lightsaber blade.
Mhin Ahminna
Mhin Ahminna
(Elder Lightsaber)
Type:
Weapon (Lightsaber)
Category:
Lightsaber
Lightsaber Enhancement - III: Dual Phase Emitter (Alternate Phase)
Advanced Lightsaber Cosmetic: Dossier
Lightsaber Structural Upgrade - III: Phrik Alloy Construction
Lightsaber Focusing Crystal:
- Varpeline Crystal
Prototype: Elder Lightsaber
The Elder Lightsaber a rare weapon used by Elders capable of complex modifications and adjustments that require the skills of an Elder to properly maintain. The blade can still cut through virtually anything including blast doors, given enough time.
Varpeline Crystal
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Dual Phase Emitter (Alternate Phase)
This lightsaber is equipped with a dual-phase emitter matrix that allows the blade to be changed between regular operation and a stun blade like those found on training lightsabers.
Dossier
See snapshot image.
Phrik Alloy Construction
This lightsaber has been constructed out of phrik alloy, making it lightsaber resistant and virtually indestructible.
Varpeline Crystal
Varpeline Crystal
Type:
Lightsaber Focusing Crystal - II
Category:
Lightsaber Focusing Crystal
Prototype: Varpeline Crystal
The Varpeline Crystal is a kyber crystal from Mearalis II. When used in a lightsaber they produce blades that emit a sharp sound when they come into contact with and could cut through solid objects even more easily than other blades.
Sapphire Blade
The Sapphire Blade is a weapon fashioned in the style of a gladius short sword. It is versatile as a bladed melee weapon and falls between a long two-handed sword and a dagger. Forged with the blade a hypnotically deep azure color that is both durable, and capable of dissipating blaster bolts.
Emerald Dagger
The Emerald Dagger is a bladed weapon fashioned after the asymmetrical blade of a kris. Crafted from solid emerald, and hardened to create a strong blade that can blunt or damage other more common blades.
Emerald Dagger
The Emerald Dagger is a bladed weapon fashioned after the asymmetrical blade of a kris. Crafted from solid emerald, and hardened to create a strong blade that can blunt or damage other more common blades.
When life had taught him that he was, ultimately, alone, the galaxy elected to prove Ruka wrong the day he met his partner, Corazon Ya-ir. Ruka found his eyes opened by the Jedi's optimism, kindness, and love, found that the beauty and faith in the Light was something to be treasured and respected. When all else of Ruka is challenged as he controls the chaos and tempest of the Dark, Corazon is his balance and guiding key, reminding him how to stay steady and strong. When together, the two stand united, practicing Battle Meditation to make themselves a complimentary, dyadic whole. When apart, though, their worry for one another and their separate missions can be taxing, and Ruka himself is more prone to the negative effects of the Dark Side's influence, displayed in everything from bouts of recklessness or doubt to reoccurring nightmares.
Ruka spent the entirety of his young life entrapped by the throes of caste-based urban poverty, the responsibility of raising two children, and the Light-written tenants of teachings in which he had no place. He has been scoffed at, beat down, and judged wanting at almost every turn, as if he were something disgusting or wicked.
But Ruka also found freedom and happiness in the Dark Side's embrace, and he chooses it even as he is mindful of it, bearing its power as both bracers and shackles, knowing how far the fall if he slips. Ruka only wishes to use his power to enact real change, to be the person to others that he once needed. He strives constantly to reach the height of his hopes, to prove both to the world and to himself that he's worthy of the ones he loves most, that he's good enough to fly.
Ruka has always done whatever he had to for his family, at any cost to himself, disdaining authority and willfully rulebreaking. However, the once-entrenched bitterness and loneliness he carried in that duty has been tempered by his years as a Knight of the Lotus, and he has grown truly into that title thanks to the belief inspired in him by his partner and friends, who saw in him the truest definition of noble: always putting others before himself, always possessed of a sense of justice and honor, always trying to do right. Now settled in his skin, Ruka will never turn his back on anyone suffering, not just his family, devoted to being their shield to anyone in need.
This same devotion can make him a little blind, however, to hurting those he loves in getting himself hurt by inserting himself into situations he once would have walked away from.
It's easily assumed when looking at him, not entirely incorrectly, that Ruka is uncultured and antisocial, a streetrat playing at knight. But Ruka doesn't hate or distrust people; he just doesn't count on them. He grew up on his own two feet, able to rely only on himself to take care of his family. Born in gutters, raised with stoops, mom-and-pop shops, and gang violence as his playground, Ruka bears street smarts in a clever mind but lacks any formal education and is intolerant of things he sees as harmful, like alcohol, drugs, violence, and criminality.
His self-reliant manner, lack of strict decorum, and stubborn beliefs make him oftentimes hard to approach or difficult to manage in diplomatic situations. Anyone looking in, however, will find a young man brimming with burning passion, a fierce protectiveness sometimes too close to overbearing, and most of all, a defining, bone-deep sense of responsibility.
There is no freedom like that the Dark grants, and Ruka embraces and bears it, paying its price to stand and fight. He immerses himself in its shadowy grasp when committing to combat, where he fights with his whole self, body and blade. Drawing on the Force, he tends to use precise and brutal displays of Telekinesis intermingled with augmented saber and sword combat, saving nearly all his power for short, sprinting barrages meant to devastate and end a fight as efficiently and "mercifully" as possible, rather than wearing down or tormenting his opponents with smaller attacks. These heavy blows don't always work, however, and even incorporating his environment or Lightning as an absolute last resort, Ruka can find himself in desperate or exhausted situations where his only recourse is to try to flee, bear the brunt of attack, or distract until he can retaliate.
A rough life has taught Ruka key lessons: to only fight when he has to, to fight smart, and to keep hitting until the person trying to hit him doesn't get back up again. Despite a rare temper, Ruka loathes any fighting or excessive violence, and knows killing only as a grim but necessary resort that haunts him. He hates being in pain or causing it, but knows the necessity of defending himself or others, and will retaliate however he can if attacked or threatened. Stubborn and survivalist, he usually seeks to avoid any fights altogether, but will try to end them quickly, cleanly once engaged and won't turn his back until he knows his opponent is down. However, when pushed too far, Ruka may start a fight he is wholly unprepared for, or risk losing control and losing himself altogether in trying to get out of one.
| Master (+5) | |
| Adept (+4) | |
| Proficient (+3) | |
| Trained (+2) | |
| Learned (+1) | |
| Mediocre (+0) |
| Master (+5) | |
| Adept (+4) | |
| Disciple (+3) | |
| Studied (+2) | |
| Initiate (+1) |
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| Primary Martial Art | Corellian Kickboxing |
| Secondary Martial Art | None |
| Primary Lightsaber Form | Form VII (Juyo) |
| Secondary Lightsaber Form | Form VII (Vaapad) |