After meeting the Lothal rebels and the former Jedi Kanan Jarrus, he joined their Rebellion against the Empire and learned from Kanan the ways of the Jedi, becoming his apprentice.Įzra grew up on his own and sustained himself as a small-time thief and charismatic con artist, using his street-smarts to steal technology and goods from the forces of the Galactic Empire. He could Force jump, and sense future happenings before they are committed, such as nearly being shot from behind.
He would steal from anyone, including the Empire, and sell his stolen goods on the black market.Īt the time, Ezra was unaware that he was Force-sensitive, but was able to use his unknown powers in his robberies. Over the last eight years, he moved into an old communications tower which he dubbed 'Ezra Tower', and took up stealing in order to survive. Sadly by the time he was seven, his parents were captured and taken away by the Empire, leaving Ezra to fend for himself. Ezra's parents were known to do secret broadcasting and speaking out publicly against the Empire because they fought for those in need and for his freedom. Ezra was born Force-sensitive on the planet Lothal to Ephraim and Mira Bridger, during the day when the Galactic Empire came to power.
