Zorii Bliss

"Not that you care, but I think you're okay."

- Bliss to Rey on Kijimi

Zorii Bliss was a brave human female scoundrel native to the frigid planet Kijimi. She was the leader of the Spice Runners of Kijimi. During the war between the First Order and the Resistance, Bliss was neutral and spent time in Kijimi's Thieves' Quarter. She shared a past connection with Poe Dameron as he was once a spice runner along with her, but then Poe Dameron joined the Resistance, abandoning Bliss. Their encounters during the last moments of the Final Order saw exchanges of flirtations between the two, indicating a past relationship.

Biography
When the Resistance agents arrived on Kijimi to find the path to Exegol, Bliss confronted Dameron, but Rey knocked out her goons, convincing her to help them. Bliss then led them to Babu Frik.

Bliss was able to escape before the destruction of Kijimi, joining the Resistance and flying a BTA-NR2 Y-wing starfighter during the Battle of Exegol against the Sith fleet. Afterwards, she joined the celebrations of the Resistance's victory.

Behind the scenes
Zorii Bliss is a character who appeared in the 2019 film Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker. She is portrayed by Keri Russell. Russell accepted the part as she found the idea of not being the lead character of the film attractive.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker
 * Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: A Junior Novel
 * Star Wars: We Are the Resistance