Even Piell/Legends

Even Piell was a Lannik Jedi Master and Jedi Council member from the planet Lannik with a well-deserved reputation of being a humorless and fierce warrior.

When Corellian diplomats attempted to help his struggling world, they were ambushed by Red Iaro terrorists in the heart of the Lannik High Court. Piell used his considerably accurate skills that he would later adapt and hone as a Jedi to single-handedly fight off the seven terrorists. During the skirmish, he lost his left eye, but never had the wound treated and kept the scar as a symbol of honor and bravery.

The daughter of one of the diplomats, Adi Gallia, was inspired to become a Jedi herself by Piell's daring act, and long felt indebted to the diminutive hero.

He was a member of the Jedi Council and was present when Qui-Gon Jinn presented Anakin Skywalker to the Council.

Piell was still serving on the Council six months before the Battle of Coruscant, when Anakin Skywalker was elevated to the rank of Jedi Knight.

Anakin Skywalker replaced Piell in the Jedi Council by order of Palpatine near the end of the Clone Wars, after Piell was killed by General Grievous.

Behind the Scenes
Despite what it might seem at first sight, Even Piell is not of the same species as Yoda. It was not even an intention to make a creature similar in appearance to Yoda while planning the Jedi Council in the Phantom Menace.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
 * Star Wars: Clone Wars