Spacer working on his Second war. Max served in the Separatist in their fleet on a block aid runner the Silver Serpent ,his pet winged serpent is a throw back to it.
He was disowned from his family on Alderaan for joining the Separatist Movement.
He joined the rebellion as it was basically part 2 of the war.

boredom .
After a lifetime of effectively at war things are boring.

exile: 5
family disowned him
thrill seeker: 5
looking for something exciting to stem the boredom
duty: 5
transportation

Max is a average height middle aged mage with short brown (greying) hair , blue eyes, he is usually in his trench coat a throwback to his days as a Separatist knee high black boots and generally dark clothing. He wears armored clothing.
He carries his heavy blaster pistol on his right hip. a slug thrower on his left hip.

he seldom does not carry a portable respirator his person .