Jal Desoa

USS Triumphant
Jal Desoa
Position	First Officer
Rank	Commander
Species	Tyrellian
Gender	Male
DOB	236106.07
Age	40
Birthplace	Thimis, Laerin, Palanon

Commander Jal Desoa is currently the First Officer on board the USS Triumphant.

Appearance

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• Height: 1.95m (6' 4")
• Build: Muscular
• Hair: Dark, long
• Eye Colour: Dark
• Skin Tone: Appears tan in normal light
• Taste in Clothing (when off duty): Tyrellian loose-fitting tunic shirts, mostly earth colours, sometimes well-fitting.
• Voice: Deep but charming
• Handedness: Ambidextrous
• Distinguishing Features: Glows sparkly and colourful under UV light

Personality

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Jal is friendly, bright, and full of possibilities. His passion enables him to inspire and motivate others. He regards life as a wonderful gift and strives to make the most of it, curious in what motivates others, what they dream about, and what gets them out of bed in the morning. He is self-assured and even-tempered, and he does not quickly succumb to stress. He stands out in a crowd, is free-spirited, openhearted, and open-minded, and seeks to find joy in every day.

When he is immersed in a topic he is passionate about, his enthusiasm can be contagious. He exudes cheerfulness that attracts others and is a natural leader, stepping into his Starfleet boots with deft ease, and constantly encouraging his crew to work together rather than demanding loyalty. He may battle with self-control, becoming engrossed in thinking or theory. He was raised to be expressive and to have a true connection with the people he cherishes, but he may also read too much into other people's actions and behaviours. He'll let things stew and wait to figure out their intentions instead of asking for an explanation, occasionally missing the point.

Jal is a good-natured and loving listener who sees value in everyone and can adjust to having talks with everyone; this is a big asset to diplomatic abilities. To preserve the peace, he might make concessions on issues that are important to him or allow others to treat him disrespectfully. He might be excessively accommodating, feeling the need to elevate people and saying yes when he doesn't want to. Boundaries can be difficult to navigate.

The Tyrellian is cheery and helpful in friendships and relationships, available for playful banter or deep and meaningful discussions about anything and everything around 3 a.m. when the night shift begins. Friendship is a wonderful journey to explore and discover, and spending time with new friends is remarkable. Attracted to depth and complexity in friends and relationships, he finds it satisfying to see someone open up over time and unveil themselves, their deepest thoughts and feelings, and make them feel a bit invigorated in the process.

Strengths	Weaknesses
Curious Perceptive Good-Natured Charismatic Adaptable Natural Leader Strong social conscience	Overthinks Independence streak Tendency to be disorganised People-pleaser Distractable

Hobbies

• Eenshi: A defensive martial art focusing on outmanoeuvring opponents by exploiting pressure points on the body. Wielding immense physical force without the use of weapons, Eenshi is taught to young Tyrellians entering into military service in hand-to-hand combat, and Jal has been an avid follower ever since.
• Learning: A keen learner of all things new, Jal throws himself into a new passion and devotes time to learning all there is to know, both professionally and personally.
• Antiquities: Mythology and philosophy from the old world of Tyrellia have moved over to Palanon, captivating Jal as a child and allowing him to delve deeper into history, discovering what the ancients thought of life and how to live it.

Living and Working Spaces

In keeping with his military service, Jal maintains an ordered living space, if a little chaotic at times. Always clean, and moderately tidy. Sparse and spartan, he has a blanket folded neatly on his sofa, distinctions from his Tyrellian service displayed in a small frame on his desk. Pictures of experiences shared with both those of his former life in service and in Starfleet onboard the Triumphant, including one in pride of place bearing Walter, Petra and Jal during their desert race championship.

Relationships

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• Marital Status: Single
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Parents
  • Father: Naro Thyreos (Deceased)
  • Mother: Desoa Jaelani
  • Grandfather: Mynus Jarev
  • Grandmother: Reila Jaelani
• Siblings: None

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