Kaori Batta Kaori Batta was a Human male and one of the greatest big game hunters in the galaxy . Kaori made a name for himself pursuing the galaxy ' s most dangerous creatures , often selling live specimens to zoos . He befriended Luskin Exovar soon after meeting him and became a fixture at Exovar ' s Emporium , leading expeditions into the frigid wilderness of Neftali . Biography . Born on Chandrila , Kaori was the only child of famed big game hunter , Kylo Batta , and a noblewoman . Because of his father ' s occupation he enjoyed a great deal of freedom in his childhood and was able to avoid military service . Kaori struck out on his own to make his name as well known as his father ' s which caused him to end up leading hunting expeditions to over a hundred different worlds . He built a reputation for bringing down the most dangerous beasts throughout the galaxy , often capturing them alive to sell to zoos for large sums of credits . Luskin and Kaori became friends shortly after they met as each recognized the adventurous spirit in the other . Given the opportunity to hunt on a hostile world like Neftali Kaori seized the opportunity and began leading ice modrol hunts across the frozen wastelands . These hunting expeditions proved to be both popular and profitable . Despite his skill and reputation bored aristocrats who had paid top credits for his services were not always happy with his advice . Kaori had canceled a hunting expedition due to brutally cold temperatures but one of his clients , an Imperial nobleman from Duros named Ghecharo insisted that they proceed anyway . Kaori lead Ghecharo and the nobleman ' s servant Kleck out into the wastelands where Kaori spotted the signs of a wounded modrol that took shelter in a cave . Against Kaori ' s advice Ghecharo and Kleck marched into the beasts den looking for a trophy . Instead the modrol killed Ghecharo and nearly ate Kleck as well if Kaori hadn ' t been there to shoot the beast as it charged out of the cave . Personality and traits . Like his father , Kaori felt the strong pull of the great outdoors and the thought of serving in the confined quarters of a starship was not to his taste . Throughout his hunting career Kaori faced death in countless forms but he was a consummate survivor . He had a strong sense of humor that bordered on caustic however when faced with a life or death situation his intensity was almost frightening . He could remain utterly motionless for hours without losing focus or concentration . Skills and abilities . As befitting an expert hunter , Kaori was an excellent shot , especially with a hunting blaster . In addition he was well versed in all manner of ranged combat from archaic slugthrowers to artillery and mounted weaponry . In addition to his combat skills he was an excellent survivor able to live off the land and navigate even the most hostile of environments with very little equipment . Equipment . He owned one of only three Exotac Arms EXP - 7 ( a ) Predator hunting blaster prototypes in existence . In addition on a hunt he always carried a Jengardin double - bladed vibroblade , cold - weather survival gear , and his ice modrol pelt cloak . Behind the scenes . Kaori Batta was designed by Paul Danner and Bill Smith for " Wretched Hives of Scum & Villainy " , a supplement for the " " that was published by West End Games in 1997 . Kaori was featured in a short story " Beastie Chow " within the book .