Aryn Leneer

Aryn Leneer was a female Human Jedi Knight and former Padawan of Master Ven Zallow. An empath, she was selected to accompany the Galactic Republic's delegation to Alderaan for the signing of a peace treaty with the Sith Empire. After sensing that her master Ven Zallow was killed, she left Alderaan to go to Coruscant to find out what had transpired. After finding out that the Jedi Temple had been destroyed, she found out that Darth Malgus was responsible for the events that had transpired.

Childhood
Apprenticed by Master Ven Zallow at an early age, most of Aryn's life was dedicated solely to the order, its teachings, and developed a strong, emotional bond with Master Zallow, as she perceived him not only as a teacher, but as a father. Due to her strong empathic abilities her bond with Master Zallow was augmented where she felt his death profoundly by feeling his pain as he died from a lightsaber wound. She was even able to perceive the exact point where the lightsaber had pierced her former master. This empathic power made her valuable as a counselor and peace negotiator as she could feel the emotions of those around her.

Military
Aryn was a member of Havoc Squadron with Zeerid Korr in the early days of the Great Galactic War. A formidable and well honed combatant she was well respected by her teammates. She also frequently relied on her empathic abilities to console and comfort her squad mates through the rigors of warfare. Although she never consumed alcohol she would go to the cantinas with Havoc Squadron after battles and training being a steadfast comrade and friend and would often be the shoulder to cry on after a nights hard drinking. Aryn, in particular, bonded with Zeerid when she aided him in coping with the death of his wife and crippling of his daughter. Aryn battled alongside the Alderaanian army when the Imperial fleet invaded the planet. Her lightsaber and force skills, alongside of those with Satele Shan, helped turn the tide in order to repel the invasion.

Personality and traits
Being an empath, emotions of every range were a daily part of Aryn's life. This gave her the unique ability to personalize with those she interacted with. She laughed easily and earnestly among friends and consoled those whose lifes were filled with pain or sadness. She was a steadfeast friend and and would stick by her companions during hard times as she proved by neither questioning or abandoning Zeerid Korr when she found out that he was smuggling engspice for the Exchange. She could also give in to her own emotions as when her anger over Master Zallow's death nearly overwhelmed her, but in the end she was able to keep true to herself.

Powers and abilities
She was born with powerful Force Empathy, a power that granted her the title of Force Empath.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: The Old Republic: Deceived