I'm working on writing my frist draft of my Episode 1.... I thought you might want to see the character break down so far.
Obi-wan Kenobi.. Of course.... But i'm tinkering with the idea of changing his clothes style... It dawned on me while watching A New Hope that Obi-Wan is wearing what would be called Jedi robes in the prequels... But then, what's this? So is Owen! I'm starting to think that what became jedi robes in the prequels were originally just standard attire for Tattooine residents. So, I'm liking the idea that they all wear a wide array of clothes. Anyway, Obi-Wan is not your typical Jedi. He's wreckless, and he takes unneccesary risks. After one of his missions ends in success; his assigned Master Yoda decides that even though the mission ended with the intended result, he accomplished in non Jedi manner.. Yoda assigns him a boring escort mission as punishment.
Bail Organa - My version of this character will have much more substance. He will be the Han Solo of this film. It even explains where Leia got her personality. He's a prince who left Alderraan for his personal adventurous reasons; but once a huge galactic event occurs, he must be found to fulfill his princely duties (Which he despises)... Obi-Wan has been dispatched to find the lost prince and bring him home.
Kane Skywalker - Father of Beru and Anakin Skywalker. Kane is a simple moisture farmer on Tattooine and appreciates his life, and loves his kids with a fiery passion. His wife died when giving birth to Anakin. He will remind you of Qui-Gon in nature; but will not be a Jedi....Or is he?
Beru Skywalker - The teenage daughter of Kane. When she's not working the farm, she's thinking of Owen. At the moment Kane can't stand him.
Anakin Skywalker - 14 years old, and very quiet. Has a good nature, and only speaks when he has something of substance to say.
Master Yoda - Must I say more? Besides that he is ACTUALLY Obi-Wan's master! =)
Princess Jaina Amidala - I always hated the name PADME, so I went for her future granddaughters name. It works. Oh, and she IS THE SAME AGE AS ANAKIN!!!! More on her later.
Mon Mothma - She will have a larger role at some point. I want the characters that have bit parts in the OT to have larger roles in the prequels so that when you finally see them in OT you get a strong sense of history; and hopefully fond history.
King Leonis Organa - Father of Bail. They are having a family issue. =)
Ok, I gotta get busy. Maybe this will do for now. Comments are welcomed.