Not all mentors fought in the Clone Wars; many were bystanders to or victims of the conflict. Was the mentor's family collateral damage during an air strike? Did a military invasion make the mentor a refugee. led to safety by a Force user? Did the mentor somehow escape any harm thanks to special connections? Does the mentor blame a faction or person for certain experiences? What became of the mentor's friends. family, and community? Can the mentor ever return home?

Mentoring Style - Partner
The partner is more friend than authority figure, and the familiarity makes lessons fun and memorable. However, the tack of boundaries can breed disobedience. Some students might even question the mentor's warnings about the dark side as mere suggestions, sending the students down a dangerous path.

Mentoring Complication - No Force Connection
Not all mentors can manipulate the Force, but those who can't can still guide heroes toward Force mastery. Some may have worked closely with the Jedi, while others might have once been able to use the Force but have since mysteriously lost the willingness or ability to harness the mystical energy field.