Jethro Teff
Jethro Teff
I. Character Snapshot
Name: Jethro Teff
Species: Human
Affiliation: Black Sun
Role / Specialty: Escalation containment, pressure response, on-site coordination during unrest
Force Sensitive: No
Force Philosophy: Non-aligned / None
Reputation Descriptor: Hesitates, then commits — dependable once committed
Narrative Role: Supporting / wildcard stabilizer under stress
Overall Disposition / Vibe: Reserved, observant, restrained; reads as capable and mobile rather than ideological
(Expanded and elaborated details below; this Snapshot is intended as a quick, play-facing reference.)
II. General Information
Name: Jethro Teff
Reputation Descriptor: Hesitates, then commits — dependable once committed
Species: Human
Gender / Pronouns: Male (he/him)
Age: 30 (as of 3621 BBY)
Force Sensitive: No
Force Philosophy: None
Force Presence / Signature: None
Affiliation: Black Sun
Classification: Field-level syndicate operative
Title: None (no formal title)
Rank: None (situational authority only)
Operational Role: On-site escalation containment, pressure modulation, and coordination during unrest and high-risk operations
Homeworld: Onderon (peripheral districts outside Iziz)
Current Residence: Mobile field deployment across contested systems and unrest-prone population centers
III. Physical Appearance
Physical Statistics
Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight: 175 lbs (79 kg)
Build / Body Type: Athletic, well-balanced, field-conditioned
Eye Color: Medium brown
Hair Color: Very dark brown to near-black
Hair Style: Short, controlled cut with upward-swept front and closely tapered sides
Skin / Fur / Scale Color: Medium tan with warm-neutral undertone
Distinctive Features
Typical Presentation: Low-profile civilian-field attire with integrated light protection; no insignia
Distinctive Characteristics: Prepared rather than intimidating; readiness without spectacle
Scars / Tattoos / Markings: None notable or visible
Other Notable Features: Frequently underestimated until pressure escalates
IV. Personality & Traits
Personality Overview
Overall Disposition: Reserved, cautious, plainspoken
Moral Alignment / Ethical Outlook: Pragmatic neutral with conscience-driven correction
Operational Adaptability: Moderate — adjusts only after feedback proves current approach is failing
Doctrinal Adherence: Moderate–High — follows structure until authority becomes indefensible
Manner of Authority: Low–Moderate — influence earned through reliability and follow-through
Emotional Restraint: Moderate — hesitation visible before decisive action
Stress Tell: Brief pause, narrowed focus, quiet recalculation
Operational Composure: Moderate — disrupted by ethical conflict, stabilizes after commitment
Failure Response: Quiet reassessment, adjustment, continued engagement
Additional Traits
Strengths: Sustained follow-through under pressure, adaptive loyalty, effective coordination in chaotic environments, growth under prolonged stress
Flaws: Delayed moral commitment at inflection points, deference to authority when clarity is lacking, absorbs responsibility rather than deflecting it
Known Weaknesses: Exploitable patience during early escalation, vulnerable to manipulation through procedural legitimacy, hesitation can allow situations to worsen before correction
Preferences: Earned belonging, accountability over ideology, trust proven through action
Aversions: Authority without consequence, exploitative ambiguity, being mistaken for indecisiveness after commitment
V. Force Profile (If Applicable)
Force Information (If Applicable)
Force Sensitivity Level: None
Force Disciplines / Focus: N/A
Signature Force Abilities: N/A
Force Limitations: N/A
Force Use Ceiling: N/A
Force Ethics in Practice: N/A
VI. Skills & Capabilities
Skills & Abilities
Combat Specialties: Crowd containment, escalation control, close-range defensive response
Languages Spoken: Galactic Basic, Onderonian regional speech variants, Huttese
Other Skills: Cell-level coordination, provocation management, operational logistics, reading nonverbal crowd cues
Notable Achievements: Successful containment and modulation of multiple localized unrest scenarios
Power Scale & Limits
Power Scale / RP Scope: Competent non-Force operative with grounded, realistic influence
Hard Limits: o Force use, no lasting command authority, influence collapses if isolated or unsupported
VII. Equipment & Assets
Personal Equipment
Primary Weapon(s): Standard-issue blaster sidearm
Armor / Outfit: Light protective field gear integrated into civilian attire
Notable Equipment / Gear: Comms suite, situational sensors and crowd-monitoring tools
Openly Visible Gear: Sidearm and comms
Personal Items: None publicly known
Transport & Logistics
Mount / Vehicle / Starship: Assigned transports only; no personal vessel
Standard Deployment Loadout: Sidearm, comms, light armor, operational tools
Operational Constraints: Reliant on local assets; long-term operations degrade effectiveness without support
VIII. Relationships & Social Structure
Command Structure
Superior(s): Black Sun handler / contact (informal, non-titled)
Subordinates: Temporary local assets, hired enforcers, situational accomplices
Personal Connections
Significant Other: None
Notable Friends & Allies: None formally acknowledged
Pets / Companions: None
Family
Mother: Hessa Teff — deceased Onderonian black-market field medic
Father: Orun Teff — deceased courier and propagandist, executed after regime change
Siblings: None recorded
IX. Hooks & Story Seeds
Information Visibility
Publicly Known: Reliable operative who eventually aligns ethically under pressure
Restricted / Obscure: Depth of involvement in provocation and containment operations
Classified / Secret (OOC Aware, IC Restricted): Ongoing internal struggle between obedience and conscience
Roleplay Hooks
Quirks & Habits: Hesitates before committing, then follows through completely
Rumors & Reputation: “Chooses right eventually”
Open Connections: Black Sun networks, local militias, crowd-action intermediaries
Story Seeds:
Current Goals: Redefine loyalty through accountable action
Hidden Agendas or Secrets: Gradual disengagement from unjust authority
Fears & Vulnerabilities: Choosing authority over ethics again; acting too late
Desired Story Arcs: Transition from procedural deference to earned moral leadership without dominance
X. Biography
Timeline/Chronology:
3651–3643 BBY (Age 0–8) | Peripheral Upbringing in Onderon’s Shadow
Jethro Teff was born in the peripheral districts outside Iziz on Onderon, far from court politics but close to their consequences. His mother, Hessa Teff, worked intermittently as a black-market field medic, while his father, Orun Teff, operated as a courier and low-level propagandist during periods of regime instability. Childhood was defined by movement, provisional shelter, and exposure to untreated injuries rather than overt violence. Jethro learned early that authority arrived late and left early, often leaving cleanup to civilians. Force sensitivity screenings were never conducted beyond informal community checks and showed no indicators. He developed an early habit of watching before acting, absorbing situational cues before responding.
3643–3636 BBY (Age 8–15) | Adolescent Exposure to Regime Turnover
As Onderon shifted through political realignments, Jethro witnessed rapid changes in law enforcement posture and civic legitimacy. His father’s courier work increasingly overlapped with propaganda distribution, placing the family under quiet scrutiny. Educational access was inconsistent, but Jethro demonstrated aptitude in logistics, pattern recognition, and de-escalation during communal disputes. Teachers and local organizers described him as cautious but reliable once engaged. During this period, he internalized the idea that survival often meant waiting until outcomes clarified themselves. Ethical questions were present but deferred in favor of procedural compliance and family stability.
3636–3632 BBY (Age 15–19) | Familial Loss and First Moral Fracture
Orun Teff was arrested and executed following a regime change, officially labeled a destabilizing propagandist despite minimal operational impact. The process was swift, procedural, and technically legal, leaving little space for appeal or resistance. Jethro’s mother continued field medical work until her death during an untreated outbreak several years later, reinforcing his association between delayed response and preventable loss. These events instilled a deep suspicion of legitimacy divorced from consequence. Jethro did not rebel; instead, he withdrew, becoming more restrained and observant. This period cemented his tendency to hesitate at moral inflection points rather than act impulsively.
3632–3628 BBY (Age 19–23) | Entry into Illicit Logistics and Crowd Work
Without formal sponsorship, Jethro entered peripheral logistics and crowd-management work tied to black-market supply chains. His early roles involved managing distribution points during shortages and calming unrest long enough for transfers to occur. He showed particular effectiveness in preventing escalation without asserting dominance. Local operators noted his reluctance to take command unless explicitly required, followed by total commitment once responsibility was assumed. This earned him a reputation as dependable but slow to choose sides. His work increasingly placed him adjacent to syndicate interests without formal affiliation.
3628–3625 BBY (Age 23–26) | Recruitment into Black Sun Field Operations
Jethro was formally pulled into Black Sun operations through an informal handler who valued his stabilization skill set. He was deployed as a field-level operative specializing in escalation containment, pressure modulation, and coordination during unrest. His authority remained situational, dependent on context rather than rank. Initial evaluations flagged hesitation under ambiguous orders but praised follow-through once objectives were clarified. He avoided ideological buy-in, treating assignments as operational problems rather than moral statements. Black Sun leadership tolerated this neutrality due to consistent results.
3625–3623 BBY (Age 26–28) | Repeated Exposure to Ethical Stressors
Jethro participated in multiple unrest and provocation scenarios where Black Sun interests benefited from controlled instability. In several cases, delayed intervention allowed situations to worsen before he acted decisively to contain fallout. Post-operation reviews noted measurable success paired with unnecessary casualties or damage. These outcomes weighed heavily on him, disrupting his operational composure without fully breaking loyalty. He began quietly adjusting tactics to minimize harm while remaining within procedural bounds. His reputation shifted to “chooses right eventually,” a descriptor that carried both trust and critique.
3623–3621 BBY (Age 28–30) | Doctrinal Strain and Emerging Realignment
Recent deployments forced Jethro into scenarios where procedural legitimacy directly conflicted with civilian survival. In at least one instance, he delayed compliance long enough to reroute local assets toward evacuation rather than suppression. While outcomes were stabilized, internal trust with handlers became strained. Jethro has not defected, but his loyalty is increasingly conditional on accountability rather than authority. He remains a mobile field operative, effective but internally divided. This period marks the beginning of a slow transition from procedural deference to earned moral leadership—without dominance, and without certainty.
XI. Out-of-Character Notes
Roleplayer Information
Contact Preference: Jethro Teff (Imperial side)
Timezone: Eastern Time (UTC-5)
Activity & Availability: Evenings and weekends
Roleplay Preference & Boundaries
Roleplay Format: Paragraphs, chat-style, in-game RP, forum posts
Canon Approach: Legends (SWTOR-era dominant)
Injury & Consequence Expectations: Recovery timelines enforced; permanent injury and death possible
Triggers & Boundaries: To be discussed OOC
IC / OOC Separation: Profile possession does not imply character knowledge
Plotting & Collaboration: One-shots, long-term plots, group RP; planned and spontaneous
Consent Notes: Combat lethality, romance, Force influence, permanent injury, and character death allowed with communication
Additional Notes: Designed to sustain tension, not resolve it cleanly; failure is expected and consequential