That brings up another point, the council in KOTOR times were weakened by the great amount of Wars (Freedon Nadd Uprising, The Sith War, The Mandalorian Wars, The Second Sith War, Sion's Assasinations). Many Jedi were killed, possibly many great Jedi were killed. Although these wars would harden the average Jedi, it would also kill off many greats in the Order. Had Vodo survived, he would be the top duelist in the KotOR Order, as would (maybe) a few more.