Лично мне из них больше всего нравится Тиранус - умный, харизматичный, дерется шибко и политик.

SNDP
Не только в новеллизациях, но и в комиксах... плюс... по мне он в фильмах не серый, а... убедительный.
Что по этому поводу пишет википедия:
Count Dooku is regarded as one of the greatest Jedi in the order for his strength of character as well as his skill with the Force. With his deep voice and veneer of elegant charisma, this political idealist and wealthy Count of Serenno displays class and intelligence. The elderly librarian Jocasta Nu states, "He was one of the most brilliant Jedi I've ever had the privilege of knowing." He has been a practitioner of the Force for nearly eight decades, and Dooku and his student Qui-Gon Jinn would have surely sat on the Jedi Council if it were not for their maverick views. In addition, Dooku is a master swordsman, specializing in the seldom-used Form II art (see the seven forms of lightsaber combat), which makes use of his special curved lightsaber hilt. Overall, Dooku is an accomplished philosopher, orator, warrior, and Force-adept. He trains Qui-Gon Jinn, who will go on to train Obi-Wan Kenobi, who will then train Anakin Skywalker and his son, Luke Skywalker. As Darth Tyranus, he is the apprentice to Darth Sidious, having replaced Darth Maul, who meets his demise at Obi-Wan's hands. Dooku, in turn, is succeeded by Lord Vader.