Shaline Vusan

Shaline Vusan, nicknamed Shay, was a female Twi'lek smuggler during the era of the Galactic Empire.

Early life
Shaline was born into a wealthy Twi'lek family on the city planet Coruscant. Her father was a popular mural artist and graphic designer and her mother co-owned a successful cosmetics company. She was an only child and was showered with whatever she wanted in life.

When Shaline's parents were asked to join in spreading imperial propaganda, they jumped on the opportunity. Her father was tasked in creating beautiful art that depicted the good the Galactic Empire would do for the galaxy. Her mother's company started to add an imperial flair to their products' advertisements and promotions.

Tragedy strikes
When Shaline was still a young girl, while travelling to one of her family's favorite vacation worlds, the Vusan ship was raided by pirates. They somehow got the tip that there were precious cargo aboard: unfinished pieces of art by Shaline's father and plans for her mother's next product line. In the wrong hands, they could still be used to gain a large profit. Unbeknownst to the Vusan family, they were not murderous; not all of them, at least. Their plan was to steal and leave them stranded. But there was inner turmoil in the group.

One of the pirates murdered Shaline's parents right in front of her. A blaster bolt in each of their heads. The same pirate aimed his blaster at Shaline, but was given the same fate by another behind him. This pirate, an Elomin male named Zygg Fueler, did not plan for such a bloody turnout. Zygg took Shaline from her family's ship and promised to take care of her. They even took her parents' bodies to give them a proper burial.

A new family
Shaline was then raised as a member of Zygg's pirate crew, the Evertakers. They treated her like family, especially the ones that were apart of the raid on her parents' ship. Zygg always felt guilty for what happened that day. He treated Shaline like she was his own daughter, and came to love her like one too.

Shaline was taught many skills a good pirate knows. She was taught to pilot ships, use a blaster, survive. Although she was naturally a sweet and caring girl, she also grew to become tough and resilient. Shaline was a quick learner, and her Twi'lek charm served her handy in many situations.

When Shaline became a young woman, she decided to strike out on her own. She was forever grateful to the Evertakers for bringing them into her family. She knew if they had left her, the Empire would've gotten hold of her. As a pirate, she could see from afar the corruption the Empire spread throughout the galaxy. Shaline wanted no part of it.

So, Shaline became a smuggler; determined to bring goods and necessities to those who can't get them through legal means. She tried to keep out of the Empire's way the best she could, and with the tools she was given in life, she was successful for the most part.

Personality and traits
Although raised a pirate for most of her life, Shaline was prone to her old habits as a child of wealth. She practiced good manners, politeness, and chivalry. However, she wasn't averse to getting her hands dirty when she was needed. Her love of people and the less fortunate allowed her the determination she needed to participate in more dangerous and shady work.

When Shaline decided to strike out on her own and become a smuggler, she took her pirate family's mantra: "steal from the rich, give to the poor...and to yourselves." Although her real parents suffered a horrific fate because of such a scheme, she always made sure she showed mercy and compassion, even to those she was stealing from. She knew others needed such goods more than the rich did; even more than herself.

Shaline also was surprisingly resourceful and frugal. Despite being born into a wealthy family, her adopted pirate family taught her how to scrimp and save. She was good at saving a handful of credits in case of emergencies or when there was something she really wanted or needed. Shaline saw no need for frivolous things or many material possessions. They only slowed down a smuggler of her speed. The open hyperspace lanes and a good blaster was all she needed to feel alive.

Equipment
Shaline enjoyed the practice of dual wielding pistols, so she kept a pair of light blaster pistols at her side. She also carried a truncheon for when enemies got a little too close for comfort. She was also not weighed down by heavy armor. A tough but flexible outfit was all she considered necessary.