Avalon Rosom

Avalon wouldn't describe herself as vain, but she takes pride in her overall appearance by sporting clean clothes and wearing her long hair in tidy styles or controlling braids. Since her clothing is less glamorous than it once was, she finds her outlet for femininity through styling her hair. She's been known to change the color of her long locks on a whim, but keeps to varying shades of brown and blond. If she chooses to apply makeup, she keeps it soft and light in order to enhance her natural coloring, not to cover it.

As she ages, she is not troubled by the lines appearing around her mouth and eyes. Even the recent addition to her figure hasn't caused her to worry. Generally she has little time for herself between two daughters and helping her husband run Meridian so consequently her lack of exercise makes her love for food and cooking obvious. She prefers feeling curvy rather than appearing too bony. Weight had never been her true concern, but keeping physically fit was. It had been a necessity in her younger years while serving in the Army of the Galactic Republic. Her workout habits continued and she currently favors swimming over other forms of athletic activities.

If one thing is for certain, Avalon was always more concerned for the well being of others before her own safety. She has a kind heart which is always ready to offer friendship and affection. Her playful nature continues during times of hardship and she feels that is one of her strongest attributes. She is quick to kid and even quicker to laugh, but tactful when situations are too serious to be made light of.

She comes from a family that has known mostly virtuous and moral members. While she may not be able to call all of her actions, past and present, honest, she strongly believes that immoral deeds carried out for a good cause do not turn her into a bad sentient. Time spent on the moral implications is useless in her opinion. There is always another life in need of aid. Like her relatives before her, she has a loathing for injustice and does what is within her power to right the wrongs she sees. If she is dubbed a criminal, at least it isn't because of her own greedy intentions. Her conscience constantly reminds her of a bigger, worthier cause than herself.

She is fiercely protective of and loyal to her family and friends and would take whatever lengths were needed to keep them safe. The passing years have given her an edge, making her gritty, perhaps dangerously so in the risks she'll take when they come along. Though not unhappy in a family oriented life, she misses the exhilaration of gun fights and the thrill of intergalactic travel. Avalon realizes how foolhardy her cravings are, especially as a mother of two. Her wanderlust and hunger for adventure are as strong as they were in her youth but she is stubborn enough to repress them. She strives for more practicality in her life but hates passing on a good adrenaline rush when the opportunity materializes. Her greatest triumphs in life are her two daughters and she would never do anything to bring them harm.

Before her marriage to Systan, she was content with a modestly funded living. Being in fashion or dining at highly acclaimed restaurants had mattered little. However, through his ill gotten wealth, she discovered the pleasures of life through glamorous clothing, fine wine, and all the other extravagances his living presented. She had discovered a previously unknown love for art and theater, a pursuit she never would have allowed herself beforehand. Their affluent life is long gone now and her love for simple pleasures has returned; but quiet moments of reflection sometimes leave her yearning for lost luxury – especially when her lower back aches. When her time isn't eaten up by Meridian, charming a buyer, caring for her children or ship maintenance, she reads or cares for her indoor herb garden.

Her imagination is excellent and as vivid as it was in her childhood. She blames her thrill seeking on that aspect of her personality. To dull her daydreams of action, she'll imagine herself as a character in one of her many holonovels, or the heroine in an entertaining holo-film. The technique has so far aided her goal in becoming more grounded.

She enjoys working with others and is adapt at putting beings at ease with her natural sense of empathy. Easy going as she is, she will even start conversations with strangers if they seem receptive to her. As the acting diplomatic liaison for Meridian, she is constantly aware of the need to remain open and approachable. Her ears are often lent for listening to troubles and she'll kindly offer suggestions and encouragement where needed. When it comes to voicing her own needs or opinions, she is softer spoken, forever unwilling to cause offense to the station's inhabitants.

Systan Rosom, husband, age 43
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Saia Rosom, daughter, age 17
Out of both her parents, Saia is more like her father in that she has a love for music. She enjoys singing and listening to eclectic genres, as well as learning about musical histories from all over the galaxy. Her dream is to become a singer and perform in concert, but she hasn't yet confessed this wish to her family. Because they know her so well, her family wouldn't need to be told bout her musical desires, and they already suspect it of her. She is currently teaching herself to play several different types of stringed instruments and attempting to find other musicians on Meridian to form a band with. She is charming and hot headed and even a little vain at times, but her parents help to keep her grounded so her dreams of fame don't completely sweep her away into arrogance.

Rani Rosom, daughter, age 12
Rani inherited her mother's love for electronics and easy going personality. Like Avalon, she enjoys learning about technology and fiddling with it, especially droids. She has recently taken up staying by her mother's side when she's servicing ships and performing maintenance on the Gale.She's very friendly, talkative and enjoys being around others. She has a tendency to talk very quickly when excited about something, which can give both of her parents' headaches when they try to discern the rushed sentences. She's a very active child and only seems to slow down either to eat or sleep. When she's not studying her course work, the pre-teen keeps busy with many other hobbies such as athletic pursuits, drawing, reading and writing poetry.

Aves Larkin, father, age 61
Aves is deeply disturbed by the current state of the universe and if he were younger, would go running off to Coruscant to take care of Edwis Josdon himself. He jokes his wife would threaten to kill him if he did. He misses his daughter and wishes she would visit more often, but his life is full of family with Acria, his son and his family. He's still as easy going and friendly as he was in his youth and has recently taken up fishing as a hobby. He still works at the same trading company he did since coming to Alderaan, but as an acquisitions officer and no longer a pilot.

Acria Larkin, age 63
Finally happy that her children seem to finally be safe from danger, especially Avalon, Acria has finally found time to relax. She still works, but as the owner of the bakery she applied to work at so long ago. She enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and releasing new types of spiced baked goods at her shop. She revels in being a grandmother and hopes her son has more children for her to shower attention on.

Acheaen Larkin, brother, age 36
Just like Avalon expected he would, her younger brother became a scientist. He finished school after the second revolt on Pzob and went onto Alderaa University to continue his education. He graduated with a Masters in Biochemistry with a focus on agriculture. He is currently working on his doctoral dissertation in the field of Marine Science. He prefers a quiet and simplistic life, unlike his sister. He is content to live and die on Alderaan without ever leaving the planet. At age 30, he finally married Sara, his girlfriend from college. They have a three year old son named Rion.

Sara Larkin, sister in-law, age 35