Niko Vaylan

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## Family

Father: Frederiko Vaylan, Mother: Dia Vaylan Aunt: Risi Lenoan

## Background

Niko Vaylan was born as the first child of Frederiko Vaylan, who was the half-brother of Risi Lenoan, a member of the Republic Senate, and representative of plane Kuat. Being related to one of Kuat’s ten leading families, the Vaylans had a stable financial background from Kuats famous starship industry. Niko spent his early years in a supportive – if demanding – family, with her sister and younger brother. Not being directly part of the Lenoan inheritance line, the Vaylan children were encouraged to pursue supporting positions for the noble houses. Therefore Niko prepared to pursue a diplomatic career with the plan of eventually becoming an envoy or representative of the planet Kuat. As a young adult Niko got an admission to faculty of Intergalactic Relations of the renowned Coruscant University. During his studies, Niko developed an increasing interest towards the Security, and Intelligence sectors, and after managing to get a Master’s degree in Intergalactic Security, thanks to his close relation to Risi Leonan, the senator of Kuat, he got a position as one of Risi’s diplomatic aides. Trying to support her aunt’s efforts in the Senate, and having an affinity for covert operations, and gathering intelligence, Niko was reasonably successful at gathering Intel about the plans and intentions of Kuat’s rivals, and other diplomacy and politics related matters. As the Clone Wars started, their focus turned to military and security matters, like creating assessments about war efforts, uncovering C.I.S. assets, and gathering intel in enemy territory. Niko was thrilled about this work and gathered reasonable experience in these matters. As the war escalated, the need for intel specialists was on an all-time high, and at some point an intelligence expert was requested to travel to Xeosis, and Niko volunteered.

## Personality Traits

Niko Vaylan is a sociable, open minded, friendly individual, with a sharp intellect and good self-control. He has an analytical way of thinking, which he tries to put to good use. He believes in the concept of the Republic, and to this idea he is highly loyal. He possesses a strong character, and also values this in others. He likes to have good and meaningful conversations and doesn’t mind people of different opinions. He sometimes has a limited patience for more simple-minded individuals though.

While he accepts the risks which are involved in his line of work, Niko has a very limited combat prowess, and what limited combat training he has is limited to avoiding trouble, and the occasional cool-off session at the shooting range.

Niko has also little experience with the Force. He has of course seen and even met members of the Jedi Order, but the mystical side of it all was never on his radar. Given the history of Xeosis, this might be the biggest challenge for him – to understand the significance of it all.

### Likes

Good conversations, trying to understand concepts, meaningfully help a meaningful cause, helping out people, learning new things.

Also unfortunately in stressful moments he also likes to enjoy a good cigarette.

### Dislikes

Simple, and single minded individuals, hypocrisy, overly violent people.

## Appearance

Niko has a well kempt light brown hair, a square face, clean shaven hair and greyish eyes.  He wears glass-like visors for reading. Generally he prefers the simplistic but sharp and elegant outfit of a diplomat. As it is expected from a man of his profession though, his clothing often serves the purpose of what he wants to come across as. Niko is of average height, with a thin frame.

## Character Attributes

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### Professions

 Negotiator
 Slicer
 Detective
 Agile combatant

### General Statistics

 Saber Bonus
 Melee Bonus
 Ranged Attack Bonus

### Unique Bonuses

Favoured Planet advantage: Coruscant (urban)

Slicer Gear (+1)

Dc17 blaster (+1)