Languages: Basic, Zolanese, Chiss

Gerytt Kelso was born to Clawdite technicians on his homeworld of Zolan. Early in his life, a Jedi Knight named Palierdil was on Zolan in search of members of that race to use in a clandestine operation, when he was drawn to the young toddler, detecting the potential for force use. Palierdil realized the potential for a shapeshifting jedi, particularly among as a Sentinel such as himself where his natural physical abilities could be enhanced and supported by the Force. Gerytt's parents, in turn, while sad that their son was to leave them, were quite proud that he should have a better life than they.

It was a few years before he would become a full Padawan that the Jedi Purge occurred. Gerytt's training had progressed to the point that he had some minor skill in the Force - particularly in the manipulation of machinery. Most likely, this was due to his exposure to his parents skills at a young age. During the attack of the training facility, Palierdil was able to help Gerytt escape, as well as purge his identity from the data systems. Using primarily his natural Clawdite skills, Gerytt worked his way to the Outer Rim - intent on hiding after the purge and simply surviving. He slowly developed real skills as a technician (augmented by the Force), and for years got by as a mechanic for hire. But as he has gotten older, he has found it harder to ignore the things that are happening around him, and the general lawlessness and oppression that is growing since the rising of the Empire. Plus, he has begun to feel the pull of the Force, and the training lightsaber that he has hidden in his personal effects has weighed upon his mind, as of late...