Aldin Kusarik

**Aldin Kusarik**, born **Aldin Meyeth**, is a grizzly looking older human holding the title of Jedi Master within the New Jedi Order and one of the senior members of the New Order Exploratory Force. He is currently charting the Unknown Regions with his Padawan Breha Solo.

## Background

### Origins of the Seeker

Prior to the Battle of Yavin, very little is known about Aldin; however, it is known that he was not a perfect person, as his history with the law can attest. In 7 BBY, Aldin's fate was drastically changed. Initially, a man of little renown throughout the Outer-Rim, an outburst triggered out of hatred revealing his force sensitivity to the public (who at this point had seen Imperial Occupation). Due to this, he was targeted by The Inquisitorious, who attempted to kill him rather than convert him to the Imperial Inquisition. Given his survival, it's implied that he escaped Nathema. Leading up to the Battle of Yavin he remained in hiding - though wasn't without his own search for knowledge. His studies led him to various places such as Tython and Dantooine with the intent of furthering his proficiency when it came to the usage of The Force.

### A Lesser Burden

By the time the New Jedi Order had been formed, Aldin had shown a great deal of understanding when it came to the history of its predecessor. Furthering his study into his abilities, he would frequent the Yavin IV temple as a pupil; here he was considered by his teachers as being one of their 'finest pupils'. It was in these initial years that Aldin built up a rapport with his future husband Tarnat Kursarik.

During this time Aldin took to balancing his personal life with his studies and settled in an undisclosed steading near the Oakland woods with Tarnat who left the order to take care of their adopted child Damian whilst he was away. Damian showed no obvious signs of force sensitivity until his first year when Aldin tried to take his favorite toy Rancor, when the toy slipped into the fireplace within their home. Damian, before Aldin could catch him, took the burning bunny from the fireplace without being burned using the force (much to his parents' shock). After Damian's first year, Tarnat sired his sister's son Nibu and raised them along with his older brother. Tarnat and Aldin agreed to keep their children away from the Order. Each agreeing to give the children the chance to make the choice to join when they turned sixteen.

When Breha Solo came of age, Aldin took her under his wing, much to Leia Organa Solo's approval.

In 11 ABY, when Damian turned 10, Aldin taught him basic swordplay and the simplest of force abilities while continuing his service to the New Jedi Order, having been granted the rank of Master in the year prior. Being offered a seat among the Council, Aldin respectfully refused and instead devoted his time to training his pupils and spending time with his family.

Aldin was present for the destruction of the Disciples of Ragnos, witnessing the first death of a council member within the new order. It was in the wake of the conflict that he became close friends with Master Renegin. Aldin regaled his fellow member of the order with a colorful account of his upbringing, marking the first (and only) instance of him opening up about his upbringing. With their brewing friendship growing over the years, Aldin joins the New Order Exploratory Force at his request.

In the quiet years that followed, Aldin struggled to balance his home life with that of the NJO. His husband's understanding of his devotion to the order promises to be there with their children whenever he returns.

He is currently charting the Unknown Regions with his Padawan and a detachment of NOEF hopefuls and New Republic scouts.