LIAM NEESON // have you met QUI-GON JINN yet? He is a FORTY-EIGHT year old CIS MALE HUMAN. they’re originally from an UNKNOWN PLANET and now shows loyalty to the JEDI. they are best known for being a JEDI MASTER, and i hear they’re pretty WISE yet also DISOBEDIENT at times; i hope they survive the galactic civil war. (Taurus, 30, EST, she/her)
Qui-Gon Jinn was born and raised as any average child gifted with Force sensitivity. Taken from his birth planet and brought to Coruscant to learn and grow amongst his peers, Qui-Gon thrived. When he was of an appropriate age and dubbed ready by his teachers, Qui-Gon was apprenticed to Master Dooku. After a slight rocky start, Dooku’s cold demeanor and Qui-Gon’s attempts to adhere more strictly to the Jedi rule put them at odds, the two fell into sync and became a formidable pair. Qui-Gon was introduced to the ancient texts and prophecies which at first merely interested him but eventually would guide some of his greatest life choices.
When the time came, Qui-Gon took his trial and became a Jedi Knight. He stayed in contact with his teacher and quickly came to understand some of his teachings about the Council. He had seen Dooku clash with the Council before, but now he was alone in facing the stagnant group of Jedi Masters. He never went so far as to openly dissent or act against the Jedi, but his belief that each moment needs to be treated individually and in tricky situations the Jedi Code may not be in the best interest of the people ruffled some feathers. Worst of all, his methods brought results which could not be argued and he never deviated from doing good works in the interest of all.
Naturally with his successes on missions and the acceptance of his strengths in the force, Qui-Gon was elevated to the status of Master and recommended to take a padawan. It was a matter he often pushed aside, until Xanatos graduated. Despite being warned against it, Qui-Gon saw great potential and intelligence in the boy and hoped to help the young man grow out of his destructive tendencies and foster the good he saw in him. It would become his greatest failure when Xanatos would be called back to his home planet and succumb to the call of greed and power, leaving the Jedi forever.
Shortly after the loss of his padawan to the Darkside Master Dooku left the Jedi to reclaim his family title of Count. Qui-Gon threw himself into understanding the living force and the ancient history he believed could better connect him to the Force. During this time he mastered the ability which would later allow him to become a Force ghost.
Jinn was content to continue on in this way, taking missions, learning about the past and strengthening his connection to the Living Force. It was not until Yoda brought him to observe the younglings in need of masters that his position on teaching started to change. Obi-Wan Kenobi was not a perfect fit and they were not quick to fall into step with each other. Both of them worked to build the strong bond of Master and Padawan and with time Qui-Gon was privileged to see his student grow and excel.
Then the Trade Federation started the blockade of Naboo. The two of them were sent as peacekeepers and the situation grew wildly out of control with twists and surprising updates. Most surprisingly of all was the young slave boy tucked away on Tatooine. This was it, he was the future. Qui-Gon had never been so sure even before testing him for Force sensitivity. He would not abandon the mission, but he could not abandon this child and all he meant for the future. Even if he had to raise the boy in the ways of the Jedi himself, even in the face of the Council’s rejection.
None of this would come to pass.
Qui-Gon Jinn died in his attempt to bring down Darth Maul. His thoughts were still with what he believed to the good of the universe as he passed, confident Obi-Wan would continue to be a credit to their Order and that Anakin would fulfill his role in the prophecy. At peace and one with the Force, Qui-Gon Jinn became the first Jedi in thousands of years to become one with the Force and still retain his identity after death.
It has been a few years since his own death and Qui-Gon Jinn found serenity and peace. He watched Obi-Wan become a Jedi knight, saw him rise to the challenge of teaching such an old padawan. And then without warning he was ripped from the Force and reborn.
Disoriented and confused, Qui-Gon now has to face the reality of living again and in the future. There is something wrong with the Force and it must be corrected. The dark must not be allowed to eclipse the light.
Good Traits: patient, adaptable (in the moment), dedicated, curious, accountable, serene
Bad traits: withdrawn, secretive, stubborn (in his beliefs), condescending, cunning, rude
For someone as well studied and clever as Qui-Gon it might seem odd how deeply he relies on instinct and feelings. Over the years he has taken to allowing others to decide how they want to view him, keeping his emotions close to the chest even with his Jedi comrades. Many consider him a maverick from his stubbornness and willfulness even in the face of the Jedi Council. It has been said he has a talent for sounding very reassuring while actually saying very little. Some would say this is right before he does something you would not approve of.
