Astariax Drago

Astariax Drago was a bounty hunter, mercenary, and assassin who dwelt on Nar Shaddaa and was a frequent retainer of Arba the Hutt. He was also among the very few friends of the Sith Lord Tak Sakaros, although the exact nature and origin of their association was known only to the two; it was Sakaros who recommended Drago to Arba, and the two assassins had clearly already known each other before entering the Hutt's service.

Appearance and Personality
Dressed in black, dark navy, and deliberately dulled silver, Astariax Drago could blend into any poorly lit background, and as such he often stayed in the shadows of Arba the Hutt's throne room. Many potential assassins came for the gangster, never seeing Drago until they were already doomed. Like all Nagai, Drago was almost anorexically thin, giving the appearance of a living corpse. His species was known only to Sakaros, Arba, and a few of the Hutt's inner circle; without exception, Drago wore a helmet and face mask in public, along with full (though light) body armor and gloves, leaving only his eyes exposed. It was said that only Sakaros had seen his face, a rumor encouraged by both men to add to Drago's mystique and aura of fear.

Drago's personality, to the extent that he had one, was chilling to even the most hardened of criminals. He spoke very rarely, and then only when necessary. He had a cold and calculating mind, and was unhesitant about killing to and inhuman degree. It is known, however, that what few close associations he had he took very seriously. Though the particulars of his friendship with Tak Sakaros were unknown, associates of Sakaros remarked that either could count on the other at any time, should he but ask.

Abilities and Armament
Unlike his comrade-in-arms, Drago was not Force sensitive and thus relied on conventional weapons. He carried a Vibrostave at all times, along with a custom-built blaster pistol. During the Clone Wars, Tak managed to procure an electrostaff for his friend, though the electrical discharge made it oddly weighted and Drago usually carried the weapon only for distinct and pre-planned purposes. The assassin openly wore a bandoleer of Tehk'la blades across his chest, all of which he was capable of using to deadly effect. Most of his weapons were, like him, thin and lithe, though on occasion he carried a disruptor as well.

Armored enough to protect against attack but not enough to inhibit movement Drago was a close-quarters fighter when the opportunity presented itself. Aside from his skill with knives, the Nagai was also a hand-to-hand fighter rivalled on Nar Shaddaa only by Tak Sakaros himself (conflicting rumors among the underworld posited that one had taught the other, or that some incredible master had taught both).