Anzad Scal was born on the Polis Massa asteroid. Unlike the majority of Massans, he was born with vocal cords and was able to speak, as well as communicate in the normal telepathic method unqiue to Massans. As a "speaker", his life already had an auspicious beginning, but at an early age his caretakers noticed other odd things happening around him. Small things moved on the own accord; Anzad seemed to be able to sense incoming danger from falling objects; and he occasionally ended up in hiding spots that could not have been possible for him to access.

The Jedi Order eventually received word, and indentified Anzad as indeed being Force sensitive. The Massans agreed (when would they ever disagree?) to allow the Jedi to assume custody of Anzad, and take him away for training in the Order.

Polis Massans are by nature a peaceful, pacifistic people, who also prefer to avoid confrontation. Viewing all life as sacred, they harbor strong compassion toward all living beings. By removing Anzad from this culture, the Jedi effectively tempered most of this philosphy, and replaced it with their own teachings, which were already quite compatible. Anzad, however, still preserved some innate disposition toward the Massan way of life.

As a padawan, this began to present problems for Anzad's master, the Nautolan warrior, Fyan Chay. Master Chay saw the value in the harmonious ways of the Massan people, but wished to impart a more pragmatic mentality on Anzad. Master Chay decided that assigning Anzad tasks in the underworld of Coruscant might help roughen his edges, so to speak. Anzad's innate intelligence proved to be a valuable asset when investigating the nefarious deeds of criminals and mobsters, but more often than not, when Anzad caught his quarry, he would give them a stern lecture about behaving better in the future, and then let them go!

Frustrated, Master Chay saw an opportunity present itself on Balmorra. A local small-time gang, comprised mostly of droids, was thought to be smuggling arms to sell to the recently formed Confederation of Independent Systems. As the CIS had been threatening Anzad's home of Polis Massa, his merciful nature would be less likely to get the better of him when dealing with these enemies, especially lifeless droids. And this would be a good trial for the Padawan, as he was just about ready to advance to Knight.

As it turned out, Anzad's personal craft was shot down as he approached the smuggler's den, and he was forced to crash land, far from his objective, and now completely on his own in a strange location.

Compassion toward others and defense of the weak, including homeworld. Considers all life to be protected.

Anzad's dedication to the defensive arts, caused him to be drawn to a Lorrdian crystal. After replacing his Illum crystal with it, he found his defensive lightsaber skills to be greatly enhanced, fortifying his ability to defend both himself and those around him in need of protection.

Mentor: Nautolan Master Fyan Chay

Morality: 50

Mercy:
The character shows mercy toward his foes, dealing with them fairly and honorably. He can spare the defenseless, will help a helpless enemy, and generally does not abuse a position of strength.

Weakness:
There is a fine line between showing mercy to one's foes and letting evil fester because one does not want to engage with it. The character may let bad things happen, simply because it is too hard to deal with them.

Height: 4'11 (slightly taller than most Massans)
Build: slight
Hair: none
Eyes: black
Age: young adult, by Massan standards

Anzad has a rather unassuming, almost meek, appearance. It can be difficult for larger, more aggressive sentients to take him seriously. If they happen to witness his lightsaber prowess, however, they will quickly changes their minds, especially if he is saving their lives.