Bendak Hael

"The galaxy is not just black and white. One must also take into account the many grey areas as well."

- Bendak Hael

Early Life
Bendak Hael was born on the world of Nubia to a family of farmers who lived a simple life on the planet's vast rolling plains. Deciding he would be happier as a Jedi, he was willingly given to the Jedi by his parents at a young age and trained by Ithorian Jedi Master, Larn Chodos. Though often at ends with each other, they held deep respect for one another and had a healthy partnership. During the years he spent under Chodos, he learned how to solve dangerous issues with diplomency, but also learned basic swordsman ship and many other useful skills. He easily made friends and became especially close to fellow Padawans: Fern Andor, Mako Vaan, and Jarik Meotti.

Jedi Knight
After a particularly dangerous mission, Bendak returned to Coruscant and passed his Jedi trials, while his master accepted a seat on the Jedi Concil. After passing his trials, Bendak studied countless holocrons and observed the greatest swordsmen the Order had ever produced. During this time, he studied a combination of Makashi and Djem So and built a green lightsaber to compliment his blue one. He perfected the art of Jar'Kai, as well as single saber combat, making him one of the most talented duelists of his time.

Fateful Mission
Bendak was sent to Onderon to settle a dispute between the citizens of Iziz and the Beast Riders. King Vertrue had requested aid from the Jedi Order to rescue his kidnapped daughter, Princess Yuna from the Beast Riders. Bendak was dispatched to settle the matter. He met with Vertrue and after learning more about the stiuation he set off to find the missing princess. King Vertrue gave the Jedi a speeder bike and Bendak left the city walls to begin his search. He searched for days until he came across a Beast Rider encampment. Hiding his prescense with the Force, he infiltrated the camp and found the captive Yuna. Not knowing he was sent to rescue her, she let out a scream which alerted the guards outside. Drawing his lightsabers, Bendak deflected blaster shots and subdued the guards. He and Yuna made it to the speederbike but were being pursued by the Riders and their Drexyls. They reached a vast forest and managed to lose their enemies, but the speederbike was destroyed in the process.