Zorii Bliss

A spice runner from the frozen world of Kijimi, Zorii Bliss operates in the criminal underworld during the final years of the Galactic Civil War. Born around the time of the Battle of Yavin, she grew up in an era of Imperial oppression and galactic conflict, shaping her into a hardened survivor who relies on smuggling and criminal enterprises to make her way in a hostile galaxy.

Clad in distinctive golden armour and a helmet that conceals her identity, Zorii leads the Spice Runners of Kijimi, a criminal organisation that traffics illegal substances across star systems. Her past intertwines with Poe Dameron, the Resistance pilot, from their shared time running spice before he joined the fight against tyranny. This history creates tension when their paths cross again, as she initially shows little sympathy for his cause, preferring to focus on survival and profit rather than galactic politics.

Despite her criminal lifestyle, Zorii possesses a moral compass that emerges during the galaxy’s darkest hour. When the First Order’s Final Order threatens all life, she makes the difficult choice to abandon her lucrative operations and join the Citizens’ Fleet. Her decision to fight at the Battle of Exegol demonstrates that even those who live outside the law can rise to defend freedom when faced with absolute destruction.

Portrayed by Keri Russell, Zorii represents the countless ordinary individuals who must choose between self-preservation and sacrifice during wartime. Her character arc from opportunistic criminal to reluctant hero reflects the broader theme that courage can emerge from the most unexpected quarters.