Jaro Tapal

Jaro Tapal was a Force-sensitive Lasat male and Jedi Master, who served the Jedi Order and the Republic as a Jedi General during the Clone Wars. He took Newt Liryas as his Padawan learner in 29 BBY, and served as Newt's master until his Knighthood ceremony in 20 BBY. He then took Cal Kestis as his Padawan learner in 20 BBY. During the Great Jedi Purge in 19 BBY, Tapal died protecting Cal, allowing him to escape to Bracca.

Newt Liryas later searched for evidence of what happened to Tapal, as well as for the potential survival of Cal Kestis on Bracca.

While serving as Master to Teresa Kraifech, Newt reflects frequently on lessons he learned as Padawan to Master Tapal.