Lorim Vance

Immediate Identity

Core identifiers and role definition

• Name: Lorim Vance

• Aliases / Callsigns: “Overseer”

• One-Line Summary: Czerka recovery overseer enforcing liability compliance under audit pressure while concealing underworld family ties

• Species: Human

• Age: 41

Timeline Placement

Chronological position within SWTOR continuity

• Era Placement: 3621 BBY

• Continuity Anchor: Active Czerka Recovery Oversight officer managing high-risk deployment authorization under continuous audit scrutiny

Affiliation & Alignment

Political classification and institutional context

• Allegiance Classification: Corporate & Underworld

• Primary Institutional Affiliation: Czerka Interstellar — Recovery Oversight Division

• Affiliation Visibility Status: Misrepresented

Operational Snapshot

At-a-glance present-state reference (non-narrative)

• Status Designation: Active

• Primary Function: Assigns missions, enforces liability thresholds, and reviews post-operation compliance for recovery teams

• Operational Scale Category: Institutional

• Primary Base of Operations: Czerka oversight vessel and remote command networks

• Current Residence: Corporate-secured quarters within Czerka oversight fleet

• Operational Range: Multi-Sector

Background Snapshot

Origin and current identity baseline

• Background Summary: Born into a mid-tier underworld syndicate operating across Outer Rim trade routes, Lorim was raised within a structured criminal hierarchy resembling a family-run cartel. His early life was defined by controlled loyalty, enforced silence, and exposure to transactional violence framed as necessity. Following a failed internal power shift that resulted in the execution of both his parents under accusations of liability exposure, Lorim was extracted and absorbed into Czerka’s corporate system—repurposed for his familiarity with risk, loss containment, and operational discipline. His identity now reflects a fusion of criminal structure and corporate compliance, both governed by the same underlying principle: survival through controlled loss.

Personal Identity

Biographical and cultural context

• Gender / Pronouns: Male (he/him)

• Homeworld: Nar Shaddaa

• Cultural Origin: Underworld syndicate culture emphasizing loyalty, silence, hierarchy, and transactional survival

• Relationship to Origin Culture: Rejected ideologically; retains structural behaviors and decision frameworks

• Languages: Galactic Basic (fluent); Huttese (fluent); Underworld trade cant (conversational)

Interpersonal Presence

How the character is perceived in direct interaction

• Baseline Presence: Calm, controlled, and observant; projects quiet authority without visible force

• Social Demeanor: Measured, deliberate, and non-reactive; speaks in controlled, consequence-aware statements

• Notable Mannerisms: Maintains steady eye contact during evaluation; speaks after brief pauses, as if weighing cost before response; avoids unnecessary movement; posture remains composed even under pressure

Physical Presentation

Observable appearance and outward presentation

• Height: 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)

• Build & Bearing: Lean; upright posture; minimal wasted motion

• Eye Color: Grey

• Hair: Dark brown; kept short and controlled

• Skin Tone: Light with neutral undertone

• Distinguishing Features: Faint scar along jawline; subtle implant at left temple (data-interface node)

• Typical Attire: Corporate officer attire with integrated data-link systems

• Alternate Presentation: Operational oversight gear when deployed on-site

Identity Throughline

Core continuity linking origin to current trajectory

• Identity Throughline: Controls loss by defining what can be allowed to fail

Current Status

Present position within the SWTOR timeline

• Current Situation: Overseeing recovery operations involving Brina and Bella Tenebrix, managing their deployment authorization while containing their repeated liability deviations

External Conditions

Immediate external conditions affecting activity

• Active Pressures: Corporate demand to reduce liability exposure across all recovery operations; continuous audit review tied to team performance; internal scrutiny due to repeated deviation from assigned teams; requirement to justify retention of high-risk operatives

• Operational Stability: Strained

• Primary Vulnerability: Failure to contain liability deviation from assigned operatives may result in removal from oversight authority and internal investigation

Trajectory

Likely direction based on current conditions

• Short-Term Direction: Maintain control over high-risk teams while reducing audit exposure

• Long-Term Trajectory: Potential promotion if deviation is contained; removal or reassignment if loss thresholds are exceeded

• Open Threads: Increasing audit focus on Brina/Bella pairing; internal suspicion regarding his tolerance for deviation; residual underworld connections resurfacing

• Change Pressure: Audit escalation triggered by repeated liability breaches

Timeline Highlights

Major turning points affecting role, status, or trajectory

• 3656 BBY (Age 6) — Syndicate Indoctrination
  Impact: Introduced to structured criminal hierarchy and loyalty enforcement

• 3649 BBY (Age 13) — First Exposure to Operational Violence
  Impact: Normalized transactional loss and consequence-based decision-making

• 3643 BBY (Age 19) — Internal Syndicate Collapse
  Impact: Parents executed; family structure dismantled

• 3642 BBY (Age 20) — Czerka Acquisition
  Impact: Absorbed into corporate system; retrained for compliance and oversight

• 3626 BBY (Age 36) — Oversight Assignment
  Impact: Assigned authority over recovery operations

• 3621 BBY (Age 41) — High-Risk Team Management
  Impact: Assigned to monitor and control Brina/Bella operations

Common Locations

Recurring locations beyond primary base of operations

• Common Locations: Czerka oversight vessels; corporate command hubs; secured audit chambers

Key Relationships

Individuals or groups with direct influence on the character

• Allies & Contacts: Internal Czerka oversight staff; limited underworld informants (unverified)

• Rivals & Adversaries: Czerka audit division personnel; internal compliance investigators

• Personal Connections: Deceased parents (former syndicate members); no active family

• Affiliated Groups: Czerka Recovery Oversight Division

Relational Dynamics

Obligations and tensions arising from relationships

• Relational Obligations: Responsible for ensuring assigned teams remain within liability thresholds

Relational Tensions: Increasing conflict with Brina’s early-entry behavior; friction with Bella’s delayed escalation

Reputation

How the character is perceived externally

• Professional Reputation: Reliable and controlled; known for strict compliance enforcement

• Public / External Perception: Corporate oversight officer with limited visibility

• Notoriety Level: Known (internally)

• Reputation Stability: Shifting

Engagement Hooks

Entry points for roleplay engagement

• Engagement Hooks: Audit investigations; mission authorization disputes; internal compliance conflicts

• Engagement Style: Controls access, limits action, and enforces consequence through authorit

Institutional Role

Formal role and standing within an organization

• Functional Role: Recovery oversight and compliance enforcement

• Rank / Title: Recovery Oversight Officer

• Authority Level: Command-Level

• Jurisdiction: Multi-sector Czerka recovery operations

• Institutional Standing: Trusted but under scrutiny

Command Structure

Reporting relationships and authority flow

• Reports To: Czerka Recovery Oversight Directorate

• Direct Subordinates / Team: Assigned recovery operatives (including Brina and Bella)

• Operational Autonomy: Moderate

• Expression of Authority: Restrictive, procedural, and consequence-driven

Resources & Access

Material, logistical, and structural support

• Available Resources: Audit systems; telemetry feeds; authorization control systems

• Standard Loadout: Data-interface tools; personal sidearm

• Access Level: High-Level

• Logistical Support: Extensive

• Resource Dependency: Corporate systems and audit infrastructure

• Resource Constraints: Oversight tied directly to performance metrics

Oversight & Control

Monitoring, restriction, and intervention mechanisms

• Oversight Level: High

• Oversight Triggers: Liability deviation; unauthorized recovery; audit inconsistencies

Strategic Position

Value and risk within the organization

• Strategic Value: Maintains operational compliance and reduces liability exposure

• Institutional Risk: Tolerance of deviation from high-performing operatives

Information Visibility

Distribution of knowledge within institutional systems

• Public Record: Czerka oversight officer

• Restricted Information: Underworld family background

• Classified / Hidden Information: Circumstances of family execution and Czerka acquisition

Motivation & Conflict

Core drivers and internal tension

• Core Motivation & Internal Conflict: Prevent uncontrolled loss while knowing systems require sacrificing individuals

• Dominant Conflict Type: Institutional

Decision Profile

How the character evaluates and commits to action

• Decision Style: Cost-based evaluation prioritizing containment over outcome

• Risk Tolerance: Moderate

• Default Decision Bias: Limit exposure even if it reduces recovery success

Execution Pattern

How actions are carried out in practice

• Execution Style: Indirect control through authorization and restriction

• Escalation Threshold: Clear liability exposure beyond acceptable threshold

• Escalation Sequence: Observe → assess → restrict → authorize or deny

• Operational Strengths: Risk assessment; control; systemic awareness

• Non-Competencies: Direct field engagement; adaptive improvisation

Constraints & Failure Conditions

Limits, blind spots, and risk triggers

• Cognitive Blind Spots: Overprioritizes containment at the cost of human outcome

• Behavioral Constraints: Rigid adherence to structure once a decision is made

• Authority / Ethical Limits: Will not allow uncontrolled risk to spread beyond defined limits

• Critical Failure Condition: Loss of control over assigned operations

• Behavioral Risk Indicators: Over-restriction; delayed authorization; increased audit reporting

Stress Response

Behavior under pressure and recovery patterns

• Stress Response: Increased control and restriction

• Conflict Posture: Non-reactive and authoritative

• Recovery Pattern: Returns to structured systems and data environments

Player Information

Basic contact and identification

• Player Name / Handle: Bella Tenebrix (Empire); Bella Tenebrixx (Republic)

• Preferred Contact Method: In-game messaging

Availability

General activity patterns

• Activity Level: Occasional

• Time Zone & Availability: Eastern Time (UTC-5), evenings and weekends

• Additional Note: Lorim Vance is portrayed through Bella Tenebrix for oversight, compliance, and institutional command-level scenes

Roleplay Preferences

Style, tone, and engagement expectations

• Preferred RP Style: Immersion-first, multi-paragraph narrative with controlled, authority-driven characterization

• Preferred Themes & Interests: Institutional pressure; liability vs outcome; authority under constraint; consequence-driven conflict

• Engagement Preference: Collaborative planning for major outcomes; flexible pacing

Boundaries

Content limits and communication expectations

• Content Boundaries: Explicit sexual content restricted; non-gratuitous violence

• Consent & Communication: Prior agreement required for major consequences, disciplinary actions, or authority shifts; check-ins encouraged; fade-to-black default