I think what you are looking for is the Border Alliance. Unfortunately, you can only be in one main faction at a time. The BA is apart of the Republic.
Honest to the force, your transition from cooker maker to "the sith stumbled upon her" made me think until I reread it that the Sith had done the equivalent of gone off to buy girl scout cookies and just came back with a girl scout in addition to the Thin Mints.
Pending on minor changes
Pending on minor changes
Currently Unapproved. Must be a completely new character. If guidance is needed in the creation of a new character, PM for assistance.
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The presence of the Knight ahead of him surprised Bast to say the least. Last thing he remembered he had left the valiant heroes to fend for themselves as he took to the hallway towards the bridge. His own noble effort slightly squandered by a few pirates that proved less of a challenge for him...