Peter Quill

Peter Jason Quill, also known as Star-Lord, is an ex-space pirate and the self-proclaimed leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy. The former Crown Prince of Spartoi Empire, now that his crimes as a member of the Ravagers were pardoned, he is currently trying to earn a living by teaming up with Gamora, Drax, Groot and Rocket.

Background
Born to the human Meredith Quill and the king of the Spartoi Empire, his father departed Earth before Peter's birth to fight a war. On his thirteenth birthday, Meredith gave Peter a pair of guns, left behind by his father. That same day, Chitauri warriors attacked the Quill household, kidnapped Peter, and killed Meredith.

Trivia

 * His look was designed to be a time capsule of 1980s culture with a sci-fi twist that includes an exaggerated hairstyle, his trademark leather jacket, and other small details that are cherished memories. One of these design elements is the Star-Lord patch on Quill's jacket back, which is from his favorite rock band.