The High & Mighty - As the saying goes, the bigger they are, the harder they fall. Even characters from high social standing, great wealth, or an existence of comfort can still be subject to the whims of fate and find themselves cast out from the life they once knew. This fall from grace could come in many forms-scandal, poor business decisions, war and revolution, or revenge from enemies. Regardless of the method, the character is irrevocably wrenched from his world and cast into the murky shadows of EDGE OF THE EMPIRE.

Characters from this type of background include landed gentry, wealthy business owners, doctors, politicians, and any other position or upbringing that brings with it money, power, and status above that of the common rabble. After the events that push them out of that world, however, these previously entitled characters find a rough life ahead. The character might find himself fleeing his former life with only the (admittedly upscale] clothes on his back and nothing else but his abilities, skills, and will to survive in the unforgiving galaxy

A character from this background typically finds his Obligations tied to the cause of his downfall. Perhaps his fall came from a huge gambling debt, blackmail from a family enemy, or bringing shame upon his clan that results in exile. As the wealthy and powerful typically rub elbows with those of their own social level, enemies or “holders” of the character’s Obligation are also typically wealthy, powerful, and influential in their own right.

Specific Cause: Capitalism - You are an unabashed capitalist & fight for the rights of merchants, trading organisations & business, sometimes running counter to the wishes of the Empire & some criminal groups.

Debt (10) - You owe a debt to somebody who has a lot of money, and you owe them a lot of money. Typically Loan Sharks are famous for placing people in Debt, however, how he got the debt is entirely up to the player. Like Han Solo, he owes Jabba for dumping expensive spice out of his Millennium Falcon. Now Jabba threatens to take his ship or have him work off his time (carbonite).

Family (10) - This character has deep ties with his family which require a great deal of time and attention. This may include providing financial assistance (how much is determined by the Obligation), a family business, or protecting his family as some sort of secret witness trouble.

Zovu came from a wealthy & influencial family, his father a ranking member of the government. They had power, respect, influence, credits, etc. Then it got out that his father's illegal gambling had put him into debt with the Hutt Cartel. When he tried to clear that debt, he was arrested for corruption, bribery & other crimes. Zovu, his mother and his baby sister fled, not just the humiliating media attention but the Hutt gangsters who claimed his fathers debt was now his responsibility. They tried to start fresh, outside Republic space & Zovu became a trader to pay the bills & support his family. But the Hutt are still out there somewhere.