Mikhos

Mikhos \m(i)-khos, mik-hos\ was an albino living on  as of 23 ABY. He was the grandson of.

Biography
Born to -addicted parents, Mikhos was sold into at an early age. He worked in the mines for about a year before being released by an unknown benefactor who confused his pale complexion for a long-forgotten prophecy. The prophecy apparently had foretold that a "blue-eyed white ghost" would come to the mines and bring the inhabitants fortune and good health. The miners had seen albinos before, but none with the striking blue eyes that Mikhos possessed.

Being a ward of the state, Mikhos had no family connections. To pay off his parents' debt, he worked as an errand boy. He was forbidden to go in the mines as the locals were afraid that the silica dust would "contaminate his purity." Locals took advantage of Mikhos's welfare status and indulged their curiousities, finding that the young Rodian's blood indeed possessed medicinal properties. Mikhos became one of the most-guarded secrets on Tyne's Horky and the residents enjoyed many years of good health and prosperity.

Around 21 ABY, a journalist came to Tyne's Horky, looking to document the culture of isolated mining communities on remote planets. When inquiring about the healthcare practices, the journalist was told of Mikhos and was even permitted to meet him. Seemingly a happy, healthy young boy, Mikhos endured blood collections every few months, which was enough to sustain the small local population. The journalist recorded the findings and left the planet. Soon, the HoloNet headlines were ablaze with the news of "miracle cures on Tyne's Horky." Pharmecutical companies and even breweries were lined up, demanding to know more. Before long, almost the entire galaxy wanted a piece of Mikhos.

Behind the scenes
Mikhos was originally created some years back for a story that was never written. The author decided recently to reuse and rework the character's biography. Amoung the changes that were made was Mikhos's complexion. It was a recent decision to make him a false albino, with blue eyes as opposed to red. Another recent change was the mention of Mikhos being related to the albino Rodian Jannik the White. His homeworld was also changed from his original backstory; Mikhos was supposed to come from Rodia. The decision to have Mikhos live on Tyne's Horky was made in part due to the author's own disenchantment with where she resides.

The name "Mikhos" is derived from both the Hebrew and Greek name of the same spelling. The Hebrew definition of the name is "gift from God," while the Greek definition is "who is like God." The name was selected for its meanings and "somewhat Rodian feel."