The Consular focuses on the goal of achieving peace and harmony through positive discourse. Followers of this career try to avoid physical conflict whenever possible. Instead, they have faith in the Force to fuel basic compassion in all sentient beings. They believe that it is always more effective to have an intelligent discussion about a problem and then solve it through negotiations and other peaceful means than to engage in conflict to resolve it. They are opposed to needless violence but know that when confronting true evil, they must be willing to take decisive action. A Consular prides themself in knowing when to speak words of peace, and when the time for words is over.

Followers of this career are not Jedi Consulars of the now-fallen Republic, but they do embrace some of the same philosophies and practices. During the time of the Galactic Civil War, Consulars are a relatively rare breed. Imperial negotiations are most commonly handled through a position of vastly superior military might. Consequently, the Empire has little use for their peaceful approaches.

In contrast, the Rebel Alliance has a far greater need for Consulars. As the various smaller Rebel groups come into contact with one another, they need negotiators capable of building a foundation for an alliance. Consulars have helped build the foundations for the fight for freedom, bringing groups of diverse backgrounds and needs together and joining them in common cause against injustice.

Even as the Rebel Alliance becomes a well-established entity, the need for Consulars continues. Maintaining the Rebellion's push against the Empire requires assistance from a broad range of different groups. Consulars are capable of working with planetary governments - and even large corporations - to procure the equipment necessary to maintain and grow the Rebellion. They are also instrumental in persuading worlds to risk attempts at throwing off the shackles of the Empire.

Of course, not every Consular has necessarily played a role on the galactic stage. In fact, many help settle disputes closer to home, in small villages or planetary governments. Most Consulars see helping two feuding families find peace to be as rewarding as convincing an entire world to join the fight against the Empire.

Beginning characters - particularly those who are cognizant of their Force abilities - are most likely to have learned their techniques from relatively obscure traditions. Alternatively, characters who do not recognize their abilities could be extremely competent negotiators, such as accomplished political, religious, and business leaders. Any of these individuals might unwittingly tap into their Force abilities during the course of their work. This could provide the basis for a character who denies any knowledge of Force techniques while simultaneously depending on them.

Adherents of the Guardian career are driven by a strong sense of responsibility and compassion. They recognize their affinity for the Force gives them the power - and responsibility - to help the helpless and aid the oppressed. Guardians tend to be blunt and forthright, using their prodigious combat prowess and natural leadership skills to directly intercede where they are needed most.

Most Guardians have a swagger about them, a cool confidence coupled with an air of nobility and authority. This poise is often well deserved. Guardians are capable of surviving and winning battles against overwhelming odds. Their martial training tends to focus almost exclusively on defense and resilience, leaving a Guardian as hard as granite. Hordes of opponents break upon a Guardian like waves upon shoreline rocks, leaving themselves exhausted and open to devastating counterattacks.

Alone, this combat prowess would be impressive, but a Guardian couples their abilities with their connection to the Force. This combination makes the Guardian far more than a mere thug, inspiring compassion and concern for those they protect. A Guardian's defensive combat style matches this concern for life. Rather than take aggressive moves, they give their opposition every chance to relent and choose a peaceful resolution. However, if they attack, the Guardian quickly demonstrates why their choice was the wrong one.

In many cases, a Guardian becomes established within a particular geographic region. This might be as large as a group of planets within a sector or as small as a neighborhood in a large city. A Guardian who focuses on a region in this way can choose to take stewardship of it. Notably, such stewardship comes out of a sense of responsibility and duty rather than any actual authority. Guardians seldom assume political power. Instead, they act in accordance with their internal moral compass, as guided by the Force, to ensure that everyone under their protection receives the justice they deserve.

Other Guardians follow the calling of the Force to travel and aid beings in need wherever they might find them. Many such Guardians wander in a seemingly aimless fashion, apparently letting random chance direct them where they might need to go. Almost invariably, their voyages soon lead them to people who desperately need help.

Characters who follow the Mystic career are typically born to accept this mantle. From the time they first open their eyes, a strong connection to the Force colors their perception of the world surrounding them. They constantly perceive the ebb and flow of its energies between all living things. To many Mystics, the Force is as important a guide and mentor as their family and trusted friends. It teaches them to trust their instincts more than any training or instruction, for those instincts come from the Force.

Because Mystics dwell so deeply in the Force, they often learn to master a broad range of Force powers. Training and practice can, of course, enhance their aptitude, but not all of them require a teacher. Rather, many Mystics simply intuit their powers through experience and their connection to the Force. Many Mystics accept this as the natural way of things. They strongly believe that the Force guides and provides for them as long as they remember to remain open and aware of its presence.

Many Mystics come from a culture where their connection to the Force has made them a person of importance. In some instances, they might have served as an advisor or even a magistrate. In other cases, their role could have been more religious or shamanic. They are likely to expect a certain degree of deference because of their previous experiences. This means many Mystics develop a powerful charisma and captivating presence. Some Mystics come by this naturally, able to convince others of what they have seen using only words and persuasive arguments. Others work tirelessly to develop these personal traits, knowing that a compliment (or even a lie) in the right ear at the right time can quickly advance their goals.

It is not uncommon for some Force adepts to feel compelled to travel throughout the galaxy to aid those in need and to oppose those who use the dark side. While some might focus their attentions in cities and urban centers, the need can be just as great far from the heart of galactic civilization. A Force adept who is willing and able to travel and work in these environments can help ease crushing poverty or crippling plagues of hunger and disease. They can also discover new Force techniques, find sensitives in need of training, and at times halt dangerous threats that could otherwise fester in isolation. A Seeker must be capable of doing all of these things, while traveling far from any meaningful support network.

Seekers generally take a very pragmatic view toward the Force. Operating independently, they consider it to be one of the tools in their arsenal, but not the only one. For a Seeker, preparedness and adaptability are paramount. They cannot count on finding the right tools for the job in the isolated areas in which they travel. As such, they learn to be flexible and adapt quickly to find the best equipment from what is available. In some environments, this may mean discovering information about flora and fauna that is previously undocumented. In such situations, the Force can be the most reliable asset, and its flexibility can aid them in selecting and using whatever else is at hand.

This flexibility is vital for a Seeker. Some of these characters travel at the direction of the Force, allowing fortune and chance to select their destinations and their traveling companions. Others work within the confines of larger groups. They may be troubleshooters, bounty hunters, envoys, or even traveling merchants. The variety of work means the Seeker must be prepared to quickly adapt to these changing situations and to make the most effective use of possible of the tools that are at hand.

Every city has its secrets, and every shining beacon of civilization has its seedy underworld. Within these shadowy depths, miscreants and malcontents prey on the helpless, committing heinous crimes and leaving misery and chaos in their wake.

Most law enforcement agencies try to combat criminals without violating the very laws the agencies exist to uphold. Thus, their agents must abide by strict regulations that restrain their behavior. Even institutions that exist to uphold evil laws, such as the Empire, have codes of conduct that apply to their enforcers. The Sentinel, however, plays by their own rules.

During the time of the Old Republic, the Jedi Sentinels were Force adepts who blended combat expertise and training in the Force with a more pragmatic approach to their duties. Sentinels embraced practical technologies and utilized techniques borrowed from police forces, skip tracers, spies, and even law-breakers. Sentinels relied on quick thinking and cunning to accomplish their tasks, and they quickly found their calling in the depths of urban environments. On the streets, Sentinels could fight criminals by using their own tactics against them.

Such an approach was not without risk. Even as Sentinels skirted the law to enforce justice, they skirted the dark side of their own morality as well. A Sentinel had to maintain constant vigilance over their own actions, analyzing each choice they made to ensure it was the right one. The best Sentinels avoided falling to the dark side by cultivating a fierce intellect and a brilliant cunning - to see all sides of a no-win situation and find the unexpected solution.

Althought the Empire has long since wiped out the Jedi Order, and with it the Jedi Sentinels, some remain who follow these guiding principles. Many quick-witted Force-sensitives living in urban areas find themselves unconsciously adopting a Sentinel's tactics as they unlock their own hidden potential.

Characters with a strong moral imperative may see these crusading skills as a means of investigating powerful individuals. If they find powerful villains who are above the law, then employing less ethical approaches might be the only means to bring these rogues to justice. Under these circumstances, a Sentinel could readily justify deception and even minor crimes if they were undertaken to assure that a tyrant's excess could be curbed.

Though the lightsaber is an iconic weapon for many Force users, some dedicate themselves wholly to becoming paragons of strife. These dangerous individuals are known as Warriors.

At their most basic, Warriors are focused combatants who use the Force to augment their prodigious martial prowess. Whether flying in the pilot's seat of a starfighter, wielding a lightsaber on the field of battle, or blazing away with a blaster pistol, Warriors excel in combat of all types.

Legends indicate that the Jedi Order's origins began with warriors who worked to integrate Force techniques into their physical training. Even in the absence of the Old Republic's guardians, this association remains. The Force can give strength to those who need it, and Warriors excel at exploiting that strength. They become a physical manifestation of the Force, willing and ready to overcome those who would inflict harm.

The Warrior's greatest strength, however, can also be their most dangerous weakness. Endless aggression can be a path toward the dark side. A wise individual must recognize that violence has its place but is not the only possible answer. A Warrior can inflict substantial and precise damage. However, even carefully applied attacks can still have far-reaching consequences. Because of this, it can be every bit as important for a Warrior to recognize when it is more appropriate not to attack. Some individuals who follow this career consider this sense of judgment to be the most important aspect of their training.

Warriors can come from a broad range of different cultures and environments. Physical conflict is every bit as common within the civilized and technologically advanced worlds of the Core as it is within the less structured societies of the Outer Rim. Combat styles and the tools employed within conflicts may change, but the motivations and final outcomes are often similar. Ultimately, Warriors must be willing to risk their own lives so that they can overcome threats to themselves and those they hold most dear.