Juda Graves

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Juda Graves
Biographical Information
Homeworld:	Concord Dawn
Date of Birth:	3 BBY (43 years old)
Physical Description
Species:	Human
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.85 m (6 foot 1 inch)
Weight:	95 kg (209 lbs)
Hair:	Bald - white goatee
Eyes:	Blue right - white left (cybernetic)
Cybernetics:	Left Eye
Personal Information
Mother:	Anasha Valoon
Father:	Jonsa Graves
Known Children:	Moxy Trix - Foundling
Allies:	Clan Vizsla
Weapon(s):	Westar 35 Sith Sword Sith Dagger
Fighting Style(s):	Mandalorian Core
Chronology & Political Information
Profession:	Clan Leader Bounty Hunter (Situational) Entrepreneur Crime-Boss
Position:	Proconsul of Clan Vizsla
Personal Ship:	Apparition Command Vessel - Basilisk II
Known apprentices:	Vailhanz Moxy Trix
Dossier:	4224
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"Aliit ori'shya tal'din"

―Family is more than blood

The Mandalorian known as the Soul Harvester, has been striking it rich for over three decades as a Bounty Hunter. The galaxy at large is his hunting ground and the inhabitants therein are his quarry. It matters little to him who they are, where they come from, or which mystical deity gives them power. Above all else, he is loyal and dedicated to self preservation with little to no desire for friendships outside of his hand-picked crew or Clan. Aboard his Flagship, Basilisk II, his pistols are always at the ready and his ever hungry bank account eagerly awaits satiation.

The Book Of Juda

Crease The Spine

"This book is one of vengeance, hatred, redemption, and conflict. The chapters within are but a glimpse into his story. In writing this tome, his hope was to not only educate through the tales of his adventures and exploits, but to inspire and encourage those who feel hopeless. Wipe away the dirt from the pages and let the lessons begin."

―Drexel

Chapter I: New Dawn

Concord Dawn

Born in the Outer Rim on the Mandalorian influenced world of Concord Dawn, Juda Graves was the product of true love. His father, Jonsa Graves was a Constable of the Journeyman Protectors directly in service to Fenn Rau before defecting in support of, who he thought was a more formidable leader, Gar Saxon. His mother on the other hand was a humble tiller of soil and took advantage of Concord Dawn's agricultural roots. She was a passionate woman and loyal to Mandalorian tradition being a direct descendant of one of the oldest Mandalorian clans, Valoon.

Chapter II: Squalor

Being of Mandalorian stock, Juda grew up under the tenants of the Creed and was expected to follow this set of guidelines or risk exile, even at a young age. He was born and raised as a warrior and would typically clash with those who began to transition and develop a more pacifistic way of life. This began to stir resentment as he studied the old way. His father, always away on missions he was never allowed to discuss, Juda was reared and trained by his mother. Some labeled her a crazy shaman as she still worshipped the deities of her people and concocted healing poultices and tonics from the crops that she would grow. While this life was not one of great wealth, the knowledge and ambition she passed on to her son was priceless. Still very much a warrior, her skills with edged weapons and hand to hand were unrivaled by many in their community. She would often say -

"There is no greater honor than to directly make contact with your enemy. Sword and fist are passionate while blasters are clumsy and cowardly."

―Anasha Valoon

Whether she was right or wrong, is open for debate, but much of Juda's training as a child was centered around close quarters combat and traditional Mandalorian ideals. He was always taught to be bold, to follow his passions, and to rely on his wits, especially when in combat. This would engineer a resourceful and ambitious individual that was both cunning and calculated, driven in all walks of life.

Chapter III: The Pits

As a right of passage. When Juda turned fifteen, Anasha allowed Juda's uncle, Vor Salan, to take her son under his wing. Unlike Anasha, Vor would not go easy on his nephew. His brother, Jonsa had gone missing and was thought to be dead. Therefore, honor would demand that Salan teach Juda as if he were his own.

Less diplomatic than his brother, Vor was a hard-nosed warrior who made a name for himself as a gladiator before striking it rich as a Bounty Hunter. Fighting was all that he knew so in order to sharpen Juda's skills, he too would be fed to the hounds of the Slaughterhouse. But where Vor was skeptical at first, at the age of sixteen, Juda had managed to impress him with his first bout when he faced down two Vornskrs and had managed to kill both of them with a make-shift knife. While Juda came out on top in the fight for survival, he didn't leave unscathed as one of the beasts took his left eye, it would later be replaced with a cybernetic.

Standing victorious, the crowd chanted "darasuum", which in the Mandalorian tongue meant (eternal).

That was a moniker that would stick with him throughout his career in the arena. For four years he fought the scum of the galaxy, creatures that were honored by his people, and other Mandalorians who sought to dethrone him as the champion. However none could and he would retire at the age of twenty, undefeated.

Pleased with the growth of his nephew, Vor Salan knew that the true test couldn't be found in an arena fighting hand picked opponents, rather, in the galaxy filled with unknown factors.

True resourcefulness could only be revealed in the face of adversity. The boy would become a Bounty Hunter. Not just because he was broke, surviving off of the meager wages of a prize-fighter. But because, in order to survive on his own, he would need to forge alliances, meet contacts, test his mettle when the deck wasn't stacked in his favor, and see the galaxy for what it truly was. A melting pot of diversity with opportunities ripe for the picking.

Chapter IV: Birds Of A Feather

(first crew - adolescents - forms Bounty Hunting group that will later become Flock Syndicate - also discover location of original Valoon armor)

Wandering the Galaxy for three years, Vor Salan took Juda to a variety of different worlds. On Coruscant he would see the toppled Imperial Capital, on Myrkyr he would walk the dark forests and see the home-planet of the beast that had become his sigil, the Vornskr, Wild Space was primal and untamed. But on one world in particular he would meet an individual unlike any he had ever met. That world would be Nar Shaddaa.

After a brief introduction to the Hutts, Juda would accept a mission that would not only change his life, but would open his eyes to failure. He was tasked with tracking down a con-artist. A Zeltron that had been undermining the Cartel and stealing their business. His name was Amans Viago and all that Juda knew was this being was clever and charismatic. What he didn't know was that Amans harbored a secret. In a past life he was a Jedi, training under the tutelage of an Order 66 survivor.

For about a month, Juda ran surveillance on Amans who had been operating out of a den of iniquity called Euphoria. Vor advised him that patience would be the most important tool in his arsenal for this particular mission as Amans was cunning and had evaded capture for much of his life. Sending out feelers, Juda infiltrated the Cantina disguised as a big-shot gambler but was immediately made as soon as he entered the establishment. Amans, being Adept at reading people was able to pickup on the easily recognizable swagger of a Merc. What Juda didn't realize however, was that Amans was about to sucker him and play him like a cheap Halikset.

(Amans defeats Juda but the two eventually become friends. Amans teaches him about the underworld. Juda meets a Wookiee named Grimlarrk)

Chapter V: Ebb And Flow

(Begins amassing wealth and renown - Bounty Hunting career tracks down and finds familial armor in buried container)

Chapter VI: The Foundling

(Finds Grimlarrk - Wookiee formerly a slave - He gets arrested and sent to spice mines of kessel, becomes shot-caller, Grimlarrk helps him escape)

Chapter VII: Ascension

Reforged Beskar'gam Ad Valoon

(Rises to power in DB - develops the mentality of a conqueror and warlord. Reforges Beskar'gam Ad Valoon, meets Galvan Starfist who does the crafting)

Chapter VIII: Al'verde

(Becomes second in command of Clan Vizsla)

Chapter IX: Shadow-Lord

(Rules Flock Syndicate from the Shadows, Sodoma is the face of the organization and the Director of Operations for his businesses)

Relationships

Grimlarrk (NPC)

Formerly a slave and prisoner on Kessel, when Juda was incarcerated, Grim became the shot-caller's right hand man and enforcer. The wookiee, while slender and not as overly muscular as others of his species, was quick and agile but still much stronger than your average humanoid species. When it came time to escape, Grim was right by Juda's side and would play a key role in the plan being flawlessly executed. While much of the prison was destroyed in the process, Juda and Grim were alive and in possession of a new ship. Because Juda had been true to his word and a good friend, Grim offered his services for life, swearing his loyalty until death. Ultimately, Juda refused to accept the life-debt and in exchange reminded Grimlarrk that while he was a loyal friend for life, he was not indebted to him as much of the Wookiee's life had already been spent in slavery. He assured Grim that his freedom was intact and would remain so. The two would become inseparable, Grim would put his talents to good use and would later swear to uphold the tenets of the Mandalorian code and would eventually adopt the lifestyle as his own.