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* '''Build''': Lean and muscular with long torso and limbs | * '''Build''': Lean and muscular with long torso and limbs | ||
* '''Handedness''': Ambidextrous | * '''Handedness''': Ambidextrous | ||
* '''Scars''': There is long scar at the top of his skull from when he bashed his head against a rock while surfing. This is usually hidden by his | * '''Scars''': There is long scar at the top of his skull from when he bashed his head against a rock while surfing. This is usually hidden by his hair, however. | ||
* '''Tattoos''': Savan has a tattoo on his upper left back, above his shoulder blade. He usually won't discuss it, but it is for a friend who died while he was in college. He also has a Tahitian tattoo on his right leg, which was done by his adopted mother's family in Tahiti. | * '''Tattoos''': Savan has a tattoo on his upper left back, above his shoulder blade. He usually won't discuss it, but it is for a friend who died while he was in college. He also has a Tahitian tattoo on his right leg, which was done by his adopted mother's family in Tahiti. | ||
* '''Taste in Clothing (when off duty)''': When out of uniform, Savan tends to dress in a minimally decorated soft suit in neutral colors, underneath which he wears a solid-colored sweater or t-shirt. Sometimes, this can be long or short-sleeved depending on the temperature. He tends to dress in one single color, with a strong preference for dark blue, white, black, and grey. For meditation, he wears a Vulcan robe but notably without any of the usual Vulcan markings. Due to living on Earth and spending time in humid tropical climates, he does enjoy wearing resortwear like swim trunks when the time and location are appropriate—a rare sight for Vulcans. | * '''Taste in Clothing (when off duty)''': When out of uniform, Savan tends to dress in a minimally decorated soft suit in neutral colors, underneath which he wears a solid-colored sweater or t-shirt. Sometimes, this can be long or short-sleeved depending on the temperature. He tends to dress in one single color, with a strong preference for dark blue, white, black, and grey. For meditation, he wears a Vulcan robe but notably without any of the usual Vulcan markings. Due to living on Earth and spending time in humid tropical climates, he does enjoy wearing resortwear like swim trunks when the time and location are appropriate—a rare sight for Vulcans. | ||
* '''Voice''': Savan’s voice has a warm, deep timber. Some have said it is relaxing. | * '''Voice''': Savan’s voice has a warm, deep timber. Some have said it is relaxing. | ||
* '''Manner of Speech''': When in a professional context, Savan's speech borrows common Vulcan locutions in Federation standard. However, when speaking among close friends and family from his life on Terra, Savan quickly takes on a far more colloquial and almost human tone. Some wonder whether is his manner of speaking in Starfleet is some kind of affectation or a personal cover, a way to cover up for his more emotional nature. When asked, Savan insists that his formal way of speaking is an adaption of the usual, polite honorific speech commonly used by Vulcans. Casual speech is reserved only for close friends and families, he insists. | * '''Manner of Speech''': When in a professional context, Savan's speech borrows common Vulcan locutions in Federation standard. However, when speaking among close friends and family from his life on Terra, Savan quickly takes on a far more colloquial and almost human tone. Some wonder whether is his manner of speaking in Starfleet is some kind of affectation or a personal cover, a way to cover up for his more emotional nature. When asked, Savan insists that his formal way of speaking is an adaption of the usual, polite honorific speech commonly used by Vulcans. Casual speech is reserved only for close friends and families, he insists. | ||
* '''Physical Mannerisms''': When on duty, Savan adopts an almost military posture, leaving his hands at his side or behind his back. | * '''Physical Mannerisms''': When on duty, Savan adopts an almost military posture, leaving his hands at his side or behind his back. . Off duty, though, he is much more relaxed, looking almost like an entirely different person. | ||
* '''Facial Expressions''': Savan shows a far more dynamic range than most Vulcans. Sometimes, he seems very serene. In the midst of stressful activity, he can look intense, even fierce. His gaze can be very strong at times. Obviously, this can intimidate some. Often, he will show an almost smile, not bearing his teeth, but it does convey friendliness. When in very comfortable situation, his expression becomes almost human. With close friends and family, he | * '''Facial Expressions''': Savan shows a far more dynamic range than most Vulcans. Sometimes, he seems very serene.When confronted with items of interest, surprise or humor, he often cocks his right eyebrow. In the midst of stressful activity, he can look intense, even fierce. His gaze can be very strong at times. Obviously, this can intimidate some. Often, he will show an almost smile, not bearing his teeth, but it does convey friendliness. When in very comfortable situation, his expression becomes almost human. With close friends and family, he will smile more openly. The sight surprises some humans when they see him like this for the first. | ||
* '''Carriage''': Because of Savan’s intense training in martial arts and sports, he moves with | * '''Carriage''': Because of Savan’s intense training in martial arts and sports, he moves with a graceful elegance and quiet power. In fact, there is an almost some feline, animalistic way to how he moves at times, especially when he is tight quarters or in combat. Generally, though, he walks with a clean, confident stride, more expansive than other Vulcans. | ||
* '''Telepathic Skills''': Savan missed much of the mental training that occurs during young Vulcan adulthood. His adoptive father Torin only has basic training. Several private psychiatrists recommended Savan avoid the training that would lead to the ability meld, as his emotional boundaries were to weak. That said, Savan possesses some intuitive abilities, often able to detect subtle emotions from others. His lack of strict mental disciplines came make him more telepathically pliant, which could cause dangers from telepathic species. | * '''Telepathic Skills''': Savan missed much of the mental training that occurs during young Vulcan adulthood. His adoptive father Torin only has basic training. Several private psychiatrists recommended Savan avoid the training that would lead to the ability meld, as his emotional boundaries were to weak. That said, Savan possesses some intuitive abilities, often able to detect subtle emotions from others. His lack of strict mental disciplines came make him more telepathically pliant, which could cause dangers from telepathic species. | ||
* '''Special Skills''': Savan is highly trained in martial arts, holding expert status in Suhs Mahna and Wushu. He has advanced training in Klingon Mok'bara. He has also studied other martial arts traditions. His preferred weapon is the Vulcan lirpa, followed by the ahn woon. His Mok'bara instructor noted, however, that the Vulcan is a formidable opponent with the bat'leth. "Not a bad for a kid from a planet of pacifists," he joked. | * '''Special Skills''': Savan is highly trained in martial arts, holding expert status in Suhs Mahna and Wushu. He has advanced training in Klingon Mok'bara. He has also studied other martial arts traditions. His preferred weapon is the Vulcan lirpa, followed by the ahn woon. His Mok'bara instructor noted, however, that the Vulcan is a formidable opponent with the bat'leth. "Not a bad for a kid from a planet of pacifists," he joked. | ||
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* '''Favorite Places''': His hometown of Santa Cruz, where he first felt at home. Also wild or isolated places, including Alaska, the Yukon, and the Tuamotu Archipelago. He is also fond of beaches in tropical climates and will not miss the opportunity to get into the water. That said, he has yet to visit Risa and looks forward to the chance. | * '''Favorite Places''': His hometown of Santa Cruz, where he first felt at home. Also wild or isolated places, including Alaska, the Yukon, and the Tuamotu Archipelago. He is also fond of beaches in tropical climates and will not miss the opportunity to get into the water. That said, he has yet to visit Risa and looks forward to the chance. | ||
[[File:Savan on beach.jpg|200px|thumb|right|In a rarely captured moment, Savan smiling with a high school friend on a beach.]] | [[File:Savan on beach.jpg|200px|thumb|right|In a rarely captured moment, Savan smiling with a high school friend on a beach.]] | ||
* '''Musical tastes''': | * '''Musical tastes''': From Terra - jazz, classical Indian music, tango / From other worlds: Andorian blues, Vulcan lyre | ||
* '''Dislikes''': Bureaucracy, Vulcan snobbery and arrogance, tequila | * '''Dislikes''': Bureaucracy, Vulcan snobbery and arrogance, tequila, closed-up spaces with no views | ||
* '''Pets''': When Savan was a child on Vulcan, he had a pet Sehlat. But he was unable to bring him to Earth, so it was given to a cousin. While he does not miss Vulcan much, he still misses the Sehlat. He is also fond of cats and kept two while in college. They now live with his adopted parents. | * '''Pets''': When Savan was a child on Vulcan, he had a pet Sehlat. But he was unable to bring him to Earth, so it was given to a cousin. While he does not miss Vulcan much, he still misses the Sehlat. He is also fond of cats and kept two while in college. They now live with his adopted parents. | ||
* '''Ambitions and Goals''': Savan joined Starfleet with the idea of contribute to the understanding between species. He is uncertain if Starfleet will be his long-term career. He considers that he could return to Terra to join the planetary parks service when he is older. | * '''Ambitions and Goals''': Savan joined Starfleet with the idea of contribute to the understanding between species. He is uncertain if Starfleet will be his long-term career. He considers that he could return to Terra to join the planetary parks service when he is older. | ||