Having a personal skin unique to you has always been possible in Jedi Academy, however since other people can't see your skin in-game without having the PK3, it's a big turnoff to using one. However, in a clan, everyone can download your skin either individually or in a large clan skinpack, so that you have everyone's skins and everyone is happy.
Right now, since there are still only a few of us, a skinpack won't happen until later. But, one of the main reasons of the member pages is to have one location to find people's skins, if they have one. All you have to do is find them on the page, then click "Download Skin" under their picture. Put the pk3 in your base folder and you're all set.
This isn't required, but unless you like seeing a bunch of Kyles running around, I recommend getting everyone's skins.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MEMBERS PAGE
If you use a default skin from the game, thats fine too, no downloading necessary. But if you want help making a personal skin, post in this thread or talk to me and I can help you out.
Also, if you update your skin yourself, either post it here or send it to me so I can get it uploaded to the site.