Physical Description

Name: Nazra Pas
Species: Trill (joined)
Gender: Female
Age:
Height: 1.75m
Weight: 65kg
Build/Body Type: athletic
Complexion: Fair
Hair Color: black
Hair Style: very tight pixie
Eye Color: dark brown
Voice (optional): stoic and soft, traces of California accent
Off-Duty Clothing Preferences:
When not in uniform, Naz tends to dress in masculine fashion, with comfortable t-shirts and a fondness for shorts and athletic shoes.
Distinguishing Features: Her short hair, a tiny encircled infinity loop on the inner right wrist, engagement band
Face Claim: Original Art
Character Image:




Personal History

Early Life/Pre-Starfleet Career:

Born in 2353 in the city of Ma'Kala, Nazra was the middle child of Senator Temok and his wife Yizri, a dancer and playwright in the Capitol. Chosen at a very early age by the Joining Council to become bonded, Nazra initially bristled to the idea, but grew to accept it after discussions with a joined family friend over life experiences across the centuries.

This proved as an ultimate motivator, convincing her of the amount of good she could do with such a gift bestowed to her.

It was at this point she decided to pursue a career in medicine, after initially thinking of following politics like her father. Making a name for herself was more exciting- Especially since in her adulthood her "self" would be more broadly defined.

At the age of 18, after good grades throughout her education, Nazra became a student at Tysezri Medical Academy, where she studied for three years until her bonding day arrived in June of 2374. Nazra underwent the sacred ritual of her people in the underground caves of Trill, becoming host of the symbiont Pas, as well as the keeper of the memories and experiences of Telmor, a musician, Mariz, an athlete, and Veroz, an archaeologist.

The bonding brought out a radical change in the young woman. Telmor was a troubled soul struggling with unresolved grief throughout his life and continued heartaches that sent him to an early grave, Mariz pushed herself in many ways similarly to the young Nazra, ultimately at the cost of her relationships, and Veroz found tranquility in the past and among dusty ruins with his beloved allies.

Nazra struggled immensely with varying unresolved issues that should have ended decades ago, with lasting lack of closure affecting her work and studies until she was  introduced to meditative techniques and practiced ceremony to get a handle on her new experiences.

Motivated but forever changed, Nazra continued her studies in medicine, taking her time to make friends and colleagues on the way, when before she isolated and was considered arrogant by her peers. Deeply moved by her past lives as she reflected on them, she drew on them to explore and motivate herself to graduate in 2378 with a doctorate.

Faced with the option of opening a practice on Trill, she elected another route, saying goodbye to her family and moving to California to join Starfleet Academy.


Starfleet Academy:

2378 was an exciting and exceptionally busy year for Nazra. Despite joining Starfleet older than most cadets, she sought to become a commissioned officer, using her existing doctorate to practice as a visiting resident at the Academy medical center during her studies.

It was at this time she met a civilian- A human woman named Kim Davis, who worked at an art gallery in the city. Bonding over a shared interest in sculpture and pottery, the two became friends, taking long mutual walks across the Golden Gate Bridge and through the city to share each other's stories.

It took an inordinate amount of time before Nazra realized she had feelings for the gallery curator. She'd known love through her past host's experiences, but never had she felt such a way about someone. After struggling to find the words to tell her, Kim reassured her the feeling was mutual, and in fact, Kim thought they'd been dating for some time, owing to long walks and dinners.

Nazra and Kim became engaged in 2380 after a vacation to Trill to introduce Kim to her family and culture. Returning to a new apartment in San Francisco, Nazra was the happiest she'd ever been, waking up under a golden sunrise shining a light on the bright future she saw ahead of her.

In the meantime, the Academy felt like a fast track to success. Being able to practice medicine across the galaxy as well as to experience new cultures and civilization was a dream, and through hard work and the motivation given to her by her beloved, she was given her Ensign pip upon graduating in 2381.

She seeks to serve with honor and distinction in her new role bestowed to her by Starfleet.


Previous Assignments (if applicable):
Residency at Starfleet Academy Medical department 2377-2381

Birthdate: April 10th
Birthplace: Mak'ala
Marital Status & spouse name(s):
Engaged, Fiancee Kimberly Davis, 26
Siblings Names and Ages:
Rokil, age 11, Yurzol, age 33
Parents' Names: Temok and Yizri
Parents' Status: Father alive, senator on Trill, Mother alive, entertainer on Trill
Other Important Relatives: - Three previous hosts and a handful of children and grandchildren from them, in-laws
Pets: A baby ball python named Rex
Best Friend: None yet.



Personality

Department Preference: Medical
Commissioned, Enlisted or Civilian: Commissioned
Reason for joining Starfleet or moving to a Federation base:
An opportunity to do good, also her third host life was keen on Starfleet and adventure.
Academy/Tech Majors and Interests:
Major in Xenoanatomy, minor in xenolinguistics
Hobbies: archery, hiking, drums, weights, historical holodecks
Short-term Goals:
Being a newly commissioned officer, she seeks to make a good rapport with her crew and do her job well.
Long-term Goals:
Her long term goals are to climb the enlisted ranks and become a respected member of the crew of the USS Mac. She also wishes to become a parent in the next few years, as well as get closure for a past life.
Defining Characteristic:
She takes her job very seriously and tends to project a soft confidence.
Sense of Humor:
She's very "forwards from grandma" in some regards, derived from a previous host. When the mood strikes, she's capable of being silly and enjoys a good joke.
Phobias or Fears: She's got a mild fear of wasps and stinging insects.
Favorite Things: Baked donuts, warm socks, synthohol, antique pottery, alien literature
Least Favorite Things: spicy food, Saurian brandy, not being able to reach the high shelves
Bad Habits or Vices: She has a tendency to overwork herself and not make time for herself.
Achievements (personal or professional): Medical doctorate
Disappointments: Minor family issues stemming from "middle child syndrome."
Strengths: Work ethic, sense of patience. Good with people under her care.
Weaknesses: Three lifetimes of baggage.
Prejudices: Nazra has an ancient grudge against Ferengi, but tries to bury it in the past. Ages ago, a Ferengi conman stole an archaeology dig right from under her past life and the anger unfortunately stuck.



Please write a brief answer to 3 of the following (a sentence or two for each is fine):

Your character's most painful experience:

The first death during her medical career, a patient who'd she'd developed a rapport suffered a sudden infraction of the heart in his sleep during a stay at the hospital and passed away. The helplessness woke old feelings and sent her briefly into a spiraling depression only her wife and mentor pulled her free from.

Your character's best or favorite experience:

Proposing to her beloved at her family's estate grounds on Trill. Easily the happiest moment of Nazra's life and not even the joining ceremony or both graduations come close.

Your character's most crucial experience:

Becoming host of the Pas symbiont was the defining moment of her young life, as she'd come to own the experiences and skills of three lifetimes. It was intensely traumatic and life-altering in the same breath, expanding her perspective like an explosion.

Who is your character's role model and why?

Her role model is her father Temok, who has spent the majority of his life working in public service on Trill, inspiring her to help people in her own way.


Please write a brief sample post from your character’s perspective:

"I believe I know what the problem is. I'm pretty familiar with it." Nazra thumbed through her PADD, looking up at the patient sitting on her examination bed. "You're putting yourself through too much stress."

She hugged the PADD to her chest. "I've been there. There's nothing my scans didn't pick up that couldn't be fixed with some R&R. No one can work themselves until they collapse and come through good on the other side. I'm gonna ask you to just.. go see friends instead of requesting extra shifts. Go get scheduled time in the Holodeck.'

The patient thanked her and left after getting a pat on the arm. She could have used that advice when she was younger, always striving to impress herself. Thankfully those days were in the past. She adjusted the collar of her labcoat and watched the door close.