Rael Averross

"We don’t choose the light because we want to win, we choose it because it is the light."

- Rael Averross

Rael Averross, a Force-sensitive human male, was a Jedi and the Lord Regent of Pijal during the era of the Galactic Republic. Trained by Jedi Master Dooku, Averross took a less strict approach to the ways of the Jedi Order. Prior to the Invasion of Naboo, he requested the help of Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi during a dispute between Czerka Arms and the Pijali monarchy.

Biography
Born on the planet Ringo Vinda during the era of the Galactic Republic, Rael Averross was inducted into the Jedi Order when he was five years old. He completed his training in the ways of the Force as the Padawan of Jedi Master Dooku, but had difficulty conforming to the Jedi Code.

At some point before the Invasion of Naboo, Averross acted as the Lord Regent for Princess Fanry on Pijal. He requested the assistance of Qui-Gon Jinn, also a former student of Dooku, and his Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi to settle a political dispute between the Pijali monarchy and Czerka Arms.

Personality and traits
Later in life, Rael Averross retained his Ringo Vindan accent. Much like Qui-Gon Jinn, Averross was more flexible in his views concerning the Jedi Code, making time to have sex but without forming attachments. Nevertheless, he adhered to the light side of the Force. Unlike most Jedi, however, Averross did not care about his image, even to the point of consuming death sticks on Takodana. He also complained about aging after riding a Pijal varactyl.

Behind the scenes
Rael Averross first appeared in the canon novel Master & Apprentice, which was written by Claudia Gray and published in 2019. Averross was named after the real-world philosopher Averroes. Gray imagined Averross as being portrayed by actor Benjamin Bratt.

Appearances

 * Master & Apprentice