Johannus said:

Anakin - I like the idea of him being a space pilot of some description, and I would even have it so that he is carrying some sort of illegal cargo when he is first seen on screen.

NotPadme - Originally I was thinking she could be someone who was trained as a jedi, but left the order at a young age (for whatever reason). That way she would have some training but not be as good as someone like Obi Wan.

2) I think if Anakin is a very bold and even somewhat reckless character, then the attraction to NotPadme could be more believable by her being a similar character. (Imagine when they first meet and he jokes about protecting her and really it is her protecting him).

I'm not sure I dig NotPadme being a Jedi or even force sensitive. I think the PT was far too Jedi-centric and we should lean against that.

Anakin is bold and a little aarogant. Obi-Wan has some of that too ("Was I any different when you trianed me?") They need someone more conservative to play off of. However, the more witty banter they have back and forth, sniping at eachother, the more obvious it will be to the audience, if not the characters, that Anakin and NotPadme are destined to fall in love.

I like that Anakin might be hauling questionable cargo. Maybe in his crummy little ship he's importing medical supplies (to avoid tarriffs) weapons (to avoid regulations) and maybe a little spice on the side (just for the cash). Makes him a bit dubious, but not unlikable.