Sinda Essen is a half Bajoran, half Cardassian product of the Occupation of Bajor. Currently she is a Cadet in her final year at Starfleet Academy.

Stats

  • Full Name: Sinda Essen (Bajoran naming convention places her family name first).
  • Race: Bajoran/Cardassian hybrid
  • Date of Birth: 236511.05
  • Place of Birth: Bajor
  • Age: 23
  • Gender: Female
  • Telepathic status: n/a

Appearance

  • Height: 5'7"
  • Weight: 133lbs
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Length of Hair: Shoulder length. Worn as pony tail.
  • Eye Color: Black
  • Skin Tone: Very pale, almost grey.
  • Birthmarks, Scars: Right hand bears scars of having been broken and set badly in the past. Evidence of old burns dot her arms and back.
  • Build: Quite heavy-set. Muscular.
  • Face: Cardassian 'spoon' and Bajoran nose ridge both visable. Essen also has partially developed Cardassian neck ridges.
  • Carriage: Walks very quickly. Some would say scurry. Hunches herself up small.
  • Poses: Hugs her arms close to her body.
  • Taste in Clothing (when off duty): Austere, simple, practical.
  • Shoes: Boots
  • Voice: Quiet and level, unless she's busy shouting at someone.
  • Handedness: Naturally right-handed, but favours her left (see Scars).


Manner

  • Quarters: Fairly messy with old uniforms discarded across the floor and the bed permanently unmade. Very little sign of personal possessions. A small, untended Bajoran shrine sits in one corner with burnt-out incense sticks and a Bajoran earring.
  • Favourite Room:
  • Habits: Flexes her right hand when not concentrating.
  • Mannerisms:
  • Religion/Spiritual Devotion: Bajoran spiritualism (lapsed).
  • Hobbies and Pastimes:
  • Likes:
  • Dislikes:
  • Ambitions and Goals: To become something more than her mixed heritage.
  • Achievements in Life:
  • Disappointments in Life: A result of a union between an unknown Cardassian officer and a Bajoran labourer, Essen has never been accepted by either species. She sees herself as a constant reminder of the Occupation
  • Temperment: Often defensive, quick to take offense. Secretive, finds it hard to trust others.
  • Mental problems (complexes and phobias): Essen suffers from issues over her heritage.
  • Physical Limitations: Her right hand has never properly healed from a past injury, although Essen has never allowed a Federation doctor to repair the damage. Her Cardassian genes grant her good nocturnal sight but makes her more susceptible to cold conditions. She has better chemoreception (taste/smell) than Humans but a less developed sense of hearing.

Family

  • Marital Status: Single
  • Children: None
  • Parents
    • Father: Unknown - suspected as being Gul Oded of the Cardassian Union Central Command.
    • Mother: Sinda Lo
  • Siblings: One known Bajoran half-brother, Sinda Tol. Likely to be more.


Personal History

  1. 232001.02: Event, etc.


Professional History

  • Date Graduated from Academy: 238708.29
  • Current Rank: Ensign
  • Current Assignment: Vessel/base/etc.
  • Duty Post:

Awards & Commendations

Timeline

  1. 232001.01: Event.
  2. 232001.02: Event, etc.