Ryam Xemo

Ryam was a young human who lived in a small village in Tatooine, which was protected by a Jedi warrior. After the death of almost all New Jedi Order members in 149 ABY, the village was constantly attacked by bandits. Desperate to find a way to protect his people, he met a mysterious man known as The Benefactor who offered him the chance of participating in an experimental process that would make him a force-user.
With his new powers, Ryam easily dispatched the bandits, after which he became a bounty hunter.
In 157 A.B.Y., after hearing the news of Vrad´s invasion of the Brightstar Territories, Ryam vowed to help the defenders, but it wasn´t enough, as he was captured in 161 A.B.Y. and forced to participate in the experiment for the second time, finally becoming a loyal servant of Vrad.
After Vrad´s death in 189 A.B.Y., Ryam recovered his free will and realized all the horrible things he had done. He and a group of likeminded individuals then exiled themselves from the territories.
Soon later, the exiles suffered a vicious attack at the hands of the Adharii Order, who left Ryam as the sole survivor. After this he sought the Jedi, becoming an apprentice. Ryam trained as a Jedi on Eak, and finally became a Jedi Knight. However, he was also with the Jedi when they were exiled out of the known galaxy, ending up in the Yuuzhan Vong Galaxy. Ryam participated in the soon to follow Vong/Jedi One Year War. However, it ended with the Vong respecting the Jedi for their power, and an alliance being made. Ryam became a master, and when Conan Skywalker reformed the Jedi Counsel, Ryam was offered a seat. Ryam served as a Counsel member until his death. Ryam helped with the Jedi plans to reenter the Galaxy. He would not live long enough to see there return, however, as he died in 235 A.B.Y. He was celebrated by the Jedi, and he passed into legend as a prime example of turning ones life around.
Legacy:
Ryam lived a tortured life, and did many things he was not proud of. However, he did not live feeling sorry for himself, and sitting around waiting to die. Instead, he dedicated his life to the good. He overcame his previous evil doings, and tortured self, with becoming a really great Jedi.