Sida A'ael

Sida A'ael was a Jedi in the Secret Jedi Sector or SJS. He married a Twi'lek Ashanna Sora. He had a son, Yonya A'ael who was trained by Sida. He was friends with Cole Jeda. He was also Mark Rosh's master for a few days.

Echan and the Echani
Sida A'ael was born in slavery on Echan, the homeworld of Echani. His parents were a hutt's slaves. The Echani took Sida to be freed from the hutt. They trained Sida their martial arts. Sida became a great warrior. When he turned seventeen he went to Yavin IV to become a Jedi.

Training
Even with all of Sida's training as a warrior he became a Jedi Sentinel. He was very strong in the force. He was assigned to Kyle Katarn as an apprentice.

The SJS
Sida was assigned to the Secret Jedi Sector. He went on many missions with Cole. When he turned twenty one he fell in love and married Ashanna Sora. He also befriended Ashanna's apprentice Cole Jeda

Apprentice Sora
When Sida was given the rank of Jedi Master his son Yonya A'ael was sixteen. He was able to train Yonya as a Jedi Gaurdian. Yonya died during his first mission.

Death and more
Sida's wife died a week after Yonya did. He was close to going to the dark. Cole helped Sida recouperate. Luke Skywalker assigned Sida to Mark Rosh who was Karr Jeda's (Cole's wife) formal apprentice. When they where on the mission looking for Darth Marlak he died to save Mark Rosh

Force Ghost
He became a force ghost who looks upon Cole Jeda and Mark Rosh.

Traits

 * Being trained by the Echani he was a master of their Martial Arts.
 * He was very strong in the force
 * Sida was strong to resist the dark side tuanting his son and wife's death.

Personality

 * He was kind-hearted
 * He was serious at times but mostly carefree

Looks

 * Sida A'ael was a blue twi'lek
 * He usually wore a tan robe (during meditation and practice he took his shirt and undershirt off)
 * Before becoming a Jedi he wore a black smuggler's outfit
 * He had a tattoo across his upper right arm.

Behind the Scenes

 * In the New Jedi Order movie he was portrayed by Christian Bale

Appearences

 * Star Wars: The New Jedi Order
 * Star Wars: The New Jedi Order (movie)
 * Star Wars: The Later Adventures of Mark Rosh (mentioned only)