Senate Guard in Field Armor [dredwulf60]

This is a character that's been knocking around in my head for a while. I've been fascinated with the idea of the Old Republic's Senate Guard ever since I read story arc "Honor and Duty" in Star Wars: Republic. Mostly, I've wondered how the Guard would have to adapt themselves as a highly mobile bodyguard force during the Clone Wars. Instead of staying largely around the Senate, the Guards would have to follow Senators and delegates around a hostile galaxy on diplomatic and fact finding missions. They'd have to be less ceremonial and more practical.

I'm imagining a simple full body or torso up portrait, no background (I'm not too demanding). Just a dynamic pose like aiming a blaster. I'm providing a character background and description below, but I want to dwell a little on how I imagine the armor. Basically, it's just a blend of the Senate Guard's duty uniform (as seen in "Honor and Duty) and the armor of the Naboo security guards from Ep. I (I can prove example pics). A fusion of elegant and practical. Of course, I'm not adverse to artist innovation.

Background

Jaek Kerris is a lieutenant in the Senate Guard. This is not a statement of occupation, but a statement of purpose. His father wore the Blue, as did his father's father and so on for the past seven generations. When he was ten years old Jaek was sent to the military academy world of Cardia to begin his education and training. At the age of 18 he graduated with top honors and returned home to Coruscant. There, as per family tradition, he signed a three year hitch with the Judicial Department to gain 'practical skills'. At the age of 21 he finally entered into the Senate Guard Academy on Coruscant. Two years later he again graduated at the top of his class and quickly earned his commission.

The Clone Wars broke out when Jaek was 25. Because of his stellar record and military background Jaek was selected to accompany Senators and delegates on high risk diplomatic missions. Lieutenant Kerris is often tasked with providing security and bodyguard duties for his charges in active theaters of war. Besides the constant perils of the battlefield Jaek has thwarted kidnappers, assassins, and even repelled a Separatist bordering parties with the aid of Clone Troopers.

Personality

Jaek was raised to respect the Republic and democracy above all else. To serve the Republic is to serve the common good and preserve law and order. His childhood education on Cardia has instilled a strong sense of discipline and duty in Jaek. He is very much a 'spit and polish' soldier, taking great pains to maintain his uniform, armor, and kit even in miserable battlefield conditions. This is not out of vanity, but the belief that as a Senate Guard he must always present the ideal face of the Republic.

Since becoming an active member of the Guard Jaek has become somewhat disillusioned with the virtue of Senators and the democratic process. The Republic is in decline and corruption and inefficient bureaucracy are rampant. Rather than becoming cynical or corrupted himself, Jaek has become more resolved in his convictions. If the leaders of the Republic are lack, then it is the duty of public servants such as himself maintain the honor of the Republic.

Appearance

Jaek is a tall, athletically built human male in his mid-twenties. He has olive colored skin, brown almond shaped eyes, and dark close cropped hair. Since leaving Coruscant Jaek has abandoned his ceremonial robes and headdress for more practical and protective armor and fatigues. Drawing from his time on Cardia, Jaek has crafted a de facto field uniform for Senate Guards incorporating the standard Guard duty helmet, shoulder pauldrons, and the body armor of the Naboo security forces. Jaek has also incorporated design elements from clone trooper armor.

Lieutenant Jaek Kerris (Senate Guard) CR 6
Medium Human Soldier 5/Noble 1
Destiny 1; Force 3
Init +10; Senses low-light vision, Perception +11
Languages Basic, High Galactic

Defenses Ref +24 (flat-footed +22), Fort +21, Will +19
hp 68; Threshold 21

Speed 4 squares
Melee unarmed +6 (1d6+5) or
Melee knife +6 (1d4+4) or
Melee stun baton (1d6+4) or
Ranged heavy blaster rifle +7 (3d10+3) or
Ranged blaster pistol +7 (3d6+3)
Base Atk +5; Grp +7
Atk Options Melee Defense, Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot
Special Actions Harm's Way, Presence, Quick Draw

Abilities Str 13, Dex 14, Con 13, Int 13, Wis 12, Cha 13
Talents Armored Defense, Harm's Way, Improved Armored Defense, Presence
Feats Armor Proficiencies (light, medium), Linguist, Martial Arts I, Melee Defense, Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Quick Draw, Skill Training (Persuasion), Weapon Proficiencies (pistols, rifles, simple weapons)
Skills Initiative +10, Perception +11, Persuasion +9, Knowledge (tactics) +9, Treat Injury +9
Possessions battle armor with helmet package, heavy blaster rifle, blaster pistol, combat gloves, stun baton, knife, utility belt with medpac

Thanks in advance!