Zao

Zao was a blind, elderly male Veknoid Jedi Master and an accomplished chef. He did not accept missions from the Jedi Council, but followed the will of the Force as he travelled about the galaxy. He served as chef to Gorto Zaga on Kiffex, during which time he explained his method of travel to Quinlan Vos. He later cooked food on the streets of Saleucami, where he encountered his old friend Tholme, whom was on Saleucami investigating the actions of Sora Bulq. Zao believed the Jedi should serve the Force and the principles of the Galactic Republic, but explained to Tholme that the Republic itself no longer upheld those ideals. Zao was opposed to the Jedi serving as officers in the Clone Wars. However, he did help Thlme locate Sora Bulq's underground Morgukai cloning facilities. Those whom ate Zao's cooking often found that its taste, whether good or bad, reflected their current mood.