born prince of alderaan, became a jedi around 16 or so. grew up in wealth and money so that was difficult for him to set aside, along with relationships. but, where he lacked the jedi in that regard, he excelled in the force. he managed to pass his trials and ascend to knight by 20. dorn was supposed to become a master but the loss of the acolyte in capture prevented that from happening! if the war wasn't going on, they would likely put him on probation for his lack of following the jedi way but they need his expertise to win the war so he gets to continue on being a jedi, for now!