Ezra Bridger

Ezra Bridger is the main protagonist of Disney XD's Star Wars Rebels. Growing up on the streets of Lothal after his parents were taken away, Ezra became a pickpocket and stole only to survive and was unknowingly Force-sensitive until he met Kanan Jarrus and the crew of the Ghost. After a mission and joining the early rebellion against the Empire when he was only fourteen years old, Ezra was adopted by Kanan and began to train as his Jedi Padawan, earning the callsign Spectre-6.
Nonetheless, tensions grew between Master and Apprentice, who couldn't find common ground. However, after encountering the Grand Inquisitor, the duo progressed their relationship as Master and Apprentice and Ezra developed friendships with his crew. After learning from several mentors such as Ahsoka Tano, Rex, Hera Syndulla, and even Maul, Ezra continued to progress as a better person and a Jedi.
Ezra's will to lead and help others brought him to the decision to give the ultimate sacrifice to liberate his homeworld by sending himself and Grand Admiral Thrawn into hyperspace with aid of the Purrgil. Several years later after the success of defeating the Galactic Empire, his friends Sabine Wren and Ahsoka Tano went on a quest to find Ezra and bring him home.
== Biography ==
=== Background ===
Born 19 BBY on the day Empire Day was founded, Ezra was born on the planet Lothal to Ephraim and Mira Bridger. While his parents were normal people, Ezra had a affinity with the Force since birth and was unaware he was Force-sensitive until his early teens. He would often "trigger strange abilities" and he grew up in a home in Capital City, unaware of the true nature of these abilities, which, in truth, was the Force. On Ezra's seventh birthday, his parents were arrested by the Galactic Empire for their campaign against the Empire. Since then, Ezra had abandoned his home and grew up on the streets of Lothal, never knowing what happened to Mira and Ephraim. He grew up to be a thief and pickpocket just fighting to survive.He apprenticed under Ferpil Wallaway, who taught him to be a thief and befriended Moreena Krai, a girl his age and was aware of his thieving nature. However, she and her parents left for Alderaan to live with her grandmother after the Empire caused them too much devastation. He went on many misadventures, taking jobs underneath Walloway and taking jobs from Slyyth which lead with a misadventure with the Tredoshian thief, Bossk, and exposing the corrupt Lieutenant Jenkes, but Ezra was cheated by the bounty hunter while spotting a flying shipfighting in the sky as he stole and escape from Baron Valen Rudor
=== Season 1 ===
=== Season 2 ===
=== Season 3 ===
=== Season 4 ===
== Personality ==
In the past, Ezra used to be somewhat selfish and cynical thief, but was close friends with Moreena Krai, a girl who was close to him in age, and took part in jobs that involved stealing or conning people, having a mentor-student relationship with his employer, Ferpil Walloway, helping him in what Lothal called "Gladiator night." However, deep down, Ezra only acted this way due to the loss of his parents and surviving on the streets since a young age. This attitude appeared to have carried all the way until he met the Ghost crew, to which he acted cynical towards them, even mocking Kanan and Zeb when he first met them. However, among the Ghost crew, it was Hera Syndulla who saw Ezra has the potential to being more than what he presented himself as, as she pushed him to go rescue the team when they were unknowingly walking into a trap. Though Ezra tried to ignore the impulse to do the right thing, he broke up from this. Additionally, Ezra saw all the good they did when the crates he stole were given to the people of Tarkintown, who were less fortunate than he was. It is also shown that Ezra is sarcastic and has a dry sense of humor. This is especially seen during his occasional tiffs with Zeb, who he initially could not stand before they became close friends during the rescue of prisoners who were friends with Ezra's parents. After being rescued, he willingly helped Kitwarr, and took him to his urging his time in the rebellion and his many adventures with the Ghost crew, Ezra became brave and selfless and came to see the Ghost crew as his family and feared to lose them like he lost his parents. By the season 1 episode, "Breaking Ranks," Ezra decided that rather than abandoning fellow cadet Jai Kell, he stayed behind so his friends would not suffer a terrible fate should the Inquisitor come. Ezra later admitted to Zeb and Sabine via a recording that the old him would never have stuck his neck out for a stranger. When Kanan was captured, Ezra took immediate action and leadership, leading the Ghost crew through the mission, following the examples that his friends had displayed in the past.
In season 2, Ezra matured as the series went on. He took immediate action to help Maketh Tua when she defected with the empire and begged the rebels to help her off Lothal. Because of Kanan's initial mistrust towards Rex and the Clone Troopers, and Rex believing that he had worked with better Jedi then Kanan - Ezra somewhat takes on the responsibility of being the bridge between them. He was also more willing to join the Rebel Alliance unlike Kanan. Ezra had maintained a hesitation in killing his enemies, such as the Stormtroopers who were guarding him by having his blaster set on stun and his hesitation in killing the Seventh Sister when she was at his mercy. Over time, Ezra developed some of his crewmates' habits: with Hera, they both see the good in everyone and are very dedicated to the rebellion and taking command, causing Kanan to see that Ezra "takes after Hera sometimes," Kanan's protective but rash and undisciplined persona, understanding Chopper like Sabine and Hera, and shouting "Karabast" like Zeb. After his conversation with Master Yoda at the Jedi Temple on Lothal, Ezra displayed a more aggressive, cocky and rebellious side and entered conflict with his Master Kanan. He was easily frustrated, as he couldn't connect with one of the spiders on Atollon. While on Malachor, Ezra met Maul, who encouraged the Padawan to embrace his emotions and the dark side in order to escape the temple. The conflict between Ezra and Kanan only grew more and more at least, until their reconciliation before the trip to Malachor was over. After Ahsoka's apparent death and Kanan becoming blind, Ezra felt extreme guilt and remorse, blaming himself for both of it. Because of Maul's influence, Ezra was able to open the Sith holocron, something a Jedi could not do.
By season 3, Ezra had a more aggressive and hot-tempered personality, mainly due to the influence of Maul's previous teachings, the Holocron and Kanan's blindness and Ahsoka's apparent death. He was no longer hesitant in killing his enemies on the battlefield, but rushed into the call of war. However, Ezra still retained his sense of humor, even to his enemies and his friendly persona to other recruits in the Rebel Alliance. With the gap of conflict increased between Master and Padawan, Ezra continued to blame himself for Kanan's blindness and only turned to the Sith Holocron because of the social distancing between the two. It was only when the Holocron was no longer under its influence that Ezra realized all the trouble he put his friends in. During his and Kanan's  time within the caverns below Atollon when they needed the Sith holocron, Kanan finally told Ezra that he was not to blame for his own blindness, and Ezra did as Kanan told him: he forgave himself and both Master and Padawan finally reconciled. Ezra also had a great deal of respect for the lives of other sentient beings. This led him to act as a voice of reason among his friends and object to Saw Gerrera's harsh treatment of the Geonosian Klik-Klak and his threat to destroy the last Geonosian queen egg. Ezra also had a friendly and kind demeanor which allowed him to gain Klik-Klak's trust
Season 4 showed that Ezra was more than just a boy, but had a dedication and determination to save his homeworld. However, he was briefly unsure if he could succeed after his encounter with Saw Gerrera, but his friends convinced Ezra otherwise. Some, like Ryder, did not feel his optimism through it all. After Kanan's death, it showed a vulnerable side to Ezra, who was once lost, and was unconfident in freeing Lothal, just as his adversary, Grand Admiral Thrawn predicted. However, a Loth wolf whom Kanan was theorized to now live in by Ahsoka, showed Ezra the right way. He learned that he needed to let go of his Master as Ahsoka's advice and move on past losing Kanan. In the finale, Ezra learned from Kanan and his parents that helping others for an ultimate sacrifice was something worth if it meant saving people. He helped liberate Lothal and save his family by willingly sacrificing himself to disappearing into hyperspace with Thrawn, waiting for the day for Ahsoka and Sabine to find him and bring him home.
== Powers ==
* Power of the Force: Ezra is one of the most powerful Force users, along with several others, such as the Skywalker family, Rey, and Yoda. He was able to jump long distances when making escapes on the rooftops and sense things before they happened. However, Ezra merely struck it off as luck and was completely unaware he was Force-sensitive until he unknowingly attracted the attention of former Jedi knight and Order 66 survivor, Kanan Jarrus. They both sensed each other through the Force before their first meeting.
** Telekinesis: Ezra was able to move a person away from him through the use of this ability that he had an affinity with. He later protected Zeb by Force-pushing Agent Kallus several feet away from him and threw him with the Force twice: first by throwing him against the wall when Kallus attacked them on Garel and a third time when making the Empire believe Kallus was still working with them and not the Rebels.
*** Force Barrier: Using the Force, Ezra can create a force Barrier to protect himself and others. He helped Ahsoka create one around himself and her against Emperor Palpatine in the World between worlds. Later, he created a Force Barrier when he and Thrawn went into hyperspace, which is how Ezra and Thrawn survived in the Unknown Regions.
*** Force Grip: Ability to grip individuals/objects into the air.
*** Force Throw: Ability to throw items and individuals to a designated target.
*** Force Deflection: Ability to deflect incoming attacks through the Force without his lightsaber
*** Force Pull: A form of telekinesis. Ability to pull individuals/items towards the Force user.
*** Force Push: A form of telekinesis. Ability to push people through the Air offensively or defensively.
** Telepathy: The ability to mentally communicate with certain individuals.
*** Mind Trick: Ability to manipulate the thoughts of another being. However, some are able to resist, such as Force-wielders and those with a strong mind. In "Steps Into Shadow", Ezra's use of the Sith Holocron for knowledge allowed him to mentally reach out to others from a distance to completely control their actions without the need for verbal commands; this ability is derived from the dark side of the Force.
**** Mind Probing Resistance: Using the Force, Ezra was able to resist the Seventh Sister probing his mind.
*** Taming Beasts: Ability to bond with another creature/being. Ezra used this ability often, being taught by Kanan Jarrus.
** Force Jump - To use the Force to jump at greater distances. Ezra used the Force Jump multiple times. This included Ezra's time to life on the streets, where he could jump great distances between the rooftops of the buildings. On the mission to Reklam Station, where Ezra managed to jump onto the deck of the Ghost. He later did this on the mission to Geonosis, where he lands on the other side of a chasm (courtesy of Kanan's Force throw). Ezra later used it to rescue Sabine's father, where he jumped off the transport.
** Force dash - The ability to move through amazing speeds.
** Force Vision - Ability to have visions of the past, present and future. However, images are not always clear and can sometimes happen against the Force user's will. Ezra experienced his first Force vision, warning him about Gall Trayvis being a traitor.
** Force Sense - Ability to sense another being's emotions, presence (such as presence of darkness). Ezra used Force-sense for the first time on Lothal, when he felt the presence of Kanan Jarrus before they even met. He could also sense Darth Vader before Kanan could.
* Enhanced Reflexes: Due to use of the Force, Ezra has better and faster reflexes that normal people would never have.
* Indomitable Will: Ezra's strength within the Force has also gained the attention of several dark side users, including the Grand Inquisitor and Seventh Sister, and former Sith Lord, Maul, who all saw Ezra as a potential apprentice. However, due to Ezra's indominable will, he remained aligned with the light side of the Force and immediately rejected their attempts to turn him to the dark side and train him out of loyalty to his Master and friends.
* Skilled Lightsaber Combatant: Being taught how to use a lightsaber by Kanan Jarrus, Ezra is skilled in lightsaber combat, having been able to hold out long enough on the Grand Inquisitor. However, Ezra cannot fight against Darth Vader for long. The Seventh Sister praised Ezra for his lightsaber skills, claiming he performed well with a lightsaber. He was no match for the Fifth brother and the Seventh Sister when Ezra went to fight them on Garel, as Kanan stopped him from engaging them in lightsaber combat. However, in Shroud of Darkness, Ezra was able to hold out on the Seventh Sister and the Fifth Brother longer than their previous encounters. He especially well-versed in Form III (like his master Kanan and grandmaster Depa Billaba). Ezra also fought with two lightsabers during a brief duel with the Nightsisters, wielding both his lightsaber and the Darksaber, called Jar'kai (a lightsaber technique that allows the user to duel with two lightsabers just like his old friend and mentor, Ahsoka Tano). As of "Steps into Shadow", Ezra's lightsaber skills have improved significantly, as he was able to defeat and kill several stormtroopers in quick succession while freeing Hondo Ohnaka from an Imperial prison. Overtime, Ezra became highly skilled in lightsaber dueling, mentoring Sabine how to wield the Darksaber.
* Piloting: He was also a skilled pilot, being taught by Hera Syndulla and more than capable of flying the Gauntlet, the ship previously called the Nightbrother and belonged to Maul.
* High-Level Intellect: Ezra is a fairly intelligent teenager with a high-level intellect. He is able to come up with solutions fairly fast with fast thinking. During the battle of Lothal, he managed to outwit Grand Admiral Thrawn, who was already said to be someone with a genius level intellect.
**Survivalist Skills: Ezra is able to survive outside, as he used to live his life on the streets, but stole to survive for at least eight years.
** Master Deception: Due to living a life on the streets, Ezra can manage to lie around the Imperial officers, even without his Jedi Mind trick. He managed to even trick Hondo into believing he was Lando Calrissian (However a brief time they had.) However, he overused his Jabba the Hutt alias in Season 1 and 2 and stopped using it by Season 3. It also appeared that while he lied to Maul, the dark-sider could tell Ezra was hiding something during their brief time together.
** Capable Leader: By the age seventeen, Ezra was already a Lieutenant Commander for the Rebel Alliance. He managed to inspire others and gained respect of several individuals, such as Saw Gerrera, Hondo Ohnaka and Rex for his fighting spirit. Ezra led a team of rebels during a mission that eventually let him regain his title again and during the liberation of Lothal.
** Bilingualism: Ezra is able to speak Galactic Basic and understand binary, the language of the Droids, as he easily has conversations with Chopper in Season 3.
== Appearance ==
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==External Links==
Ezra Bridger on Star Wars Wiki
Ezra Bridger on Star Wars Rebels Wiki
Ezra Bridger on Disney Wiki
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