favorite star wars character he was discovered as a slave on Tatooine by Qui- Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker had the potential to become one of the most powerful Jedi ever, and was believed by some to be the prophesied Chosen One who would bring balance to the Force. A hero of the Clone Wars, Anakin was caring and compassionate, but also had a fear of loss of his wife at the birth of his child that would prove to be his downfall and became Darth Vader.