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* '''Weight''': 97.52 kg (215 lbs) | * '''Weight''': 97.52 kg (215 lbs) | ||
* '''Hair Color''': Dark brown | * '''Hair Color''': Dark brown | ||
* '''Hair Style and Length''': Savan varies the length of his hair, from shortly cropped to medium long, at which he points he ties his hair in a simple pony tail. He also varies his hair style. The one haircut he absolutely avoids is the Vulcan bowl cut. When Savan first arrived on Earth, his cousins repeatedly made fun of it but he stubbornly kept it until age 14. At that time, when Savan later admitted he was possibly interested in a classmate, they suggested he change it to a more Terran style. They also added it increased his chances of going out on a date. He immediately cut since the new haircut would more effective, hence a more logical choice. And it was. | * '''Hair Style and Length''': Savan varies the length of his hair, from shortly cropped to medium long, at which he points he ties his hair in a simple pony tail. He also varies his hair style. The one haircut he absolutely avoids is what he calls the "Vulcan bowl cut." When Savan first arrived on Earth with that hair style, his cousins repeatedly made fun of it, but he stubbornly kept it until age 14. At that time, when Savan later admitted he was possibly interested in a classmate, they suggested he change it to a more Terran style. They also added it increased his chances of going out on a date. He immediately cut since the new haircut would more effective, hence a more logical choice. And it was. | ||
* '''Eye Color''': Green with brown tint | * '''Eye Color''': Green with brown tint | ||
* '''Skin Tone''': Medium olive tone. When on Terra for an extended time or after visits to warm planets with sufficient UV exposure, Savan develops a dark tan. | * '''Skin Tone''': Medium olive tone. When on Terra for an extended time or after visits to warm planets with sufficient UV exposure, Savan develops a dark tan. | ||
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* '''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. | * '''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 | * '''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 and sun glasses, when the time and location are appropriate. As Vulcans are rarely seen tanning on beaches on Earth, Savan is an uncommon sight. | ||
* '''Voice''': Savan’s voice has a warm, deep timber. Some have said it is | * '''Voice''': Savan’s voice has a warm, deep timber. Some have even said it is relaxing–at least when Savan is calm. | ||
* '''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. . Off duty, though, he is much more relaxed, looking almost like an entirely different person. | * '''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.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. | * '''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 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. | * '''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 | * '''Telepathic Skills''': Savan missed much of the mental training that occurs during young Vulcan adulthood. His adoptive father Torin only has some intermediate training, which he did teach to Savan. He had some training from a Vulcan teacher on Terra, but it was nothing compared to what a Vulcan of the same age would already master. Several psychiatrists recommended Savan avoid any training that would lead to the ability meld, as his emotional boundaries may be too weak. Savan has only melded three times in his life. That said, Savan possesses some intuitive abilities, often able to detect subtle emotions from others. His lack of strict mental disciplines can 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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* '''Personal Philosophy''': One of Savan’s friends in college at the University of California joked half-seriously that Savan “aims to live long and prosper on his own terms.” While it was meant to be taken humorously, Savan found the description to quite “logical and accurate.” | * '''Personal Philosophy''': One of Savan’s friends in college at the University of California joked half-seriously that Savan “aims to live long and prosper on his own terms.” While it was meant to be taken humorously, Savan found the description to quite “logical and accurate.” | ||
* ''' | * '''Living spaces''': Savan prefers a clean and minimally decorated room but does like the scent of incense. He often includes one or two orchid plants. On display are his weapons (including a lirpa and a bat'leth) as well as a surf board and a canoe paddle. He also has a table for personal mementos and holophotos, as well as an altar. | ||
* '''Habits''': When on a normal day shift, Savan rises daily betwen 0300 to 0400 hours. His morning routine consists of bathing, meditation, and one to two hours of physical traning before eating breakfast. He also is meticulously groomed. On occasion, unlike most Vulcans, he does grow a beard. Savan does go to bed regularly at 1130, after a period of meditation. | * '''Habits''': When on a normal day shift, Savan rises daily betwen 0300 to 0400 hours. His morning routine consists of bathing, meditation, and one to two hours of physical traning before eating breakfast. He also is meticulously groomed. On occasion, unlike most Vulcans, he does grow a beard. Savan does go to bed regularly at 1130, after a period of meditation. | ||
* '''Diet''':In keeping with Vulcan custom, Savan is usually a vegetarian. However, after having grown up on Earth, he has acquired a taste for spicy or strongly flavored cuisines. (His friend John Torres inspired his like for Mexican cuisine, in particular.) After spending time throughout the Pacific, Savan does eat raw fish on special occasions. | * '''Diet''':In keeping with Vulcan custom, Savan is usually a vegetarian. However, after having grown up on Earth, he has acquired a taste for spicy or strongly flavored cuisines. (His friend John Torres inspired his like for Mexican cuisine, in particular.) After spending time throughout the Pacific, Savan does eat raw fish on special occasions. | ||
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Cousin and adopted Brother | Swimming coach - Melbourne, Australia, Terra | Cousin and adopted Brother | Swimming coach - Melbourne, Australia, Terra | ||
| style="background:#ffffff;" |[[File:Tarek.jpg|150px|thumb|center|Tarek, Savan’s cousin and adopted younger brother]] | | style="background:#ffffff;" |[[File:Tarek.jpg|150px|thumb|center|Tarek, Savan’s cousin and adopted younger brother]] | ||
| style="background:#ffffff;" align="left" | Torin and Duval's youngest son, Tarek is a year younger than Savan. Tarek was also a competitive surfer but also pursued a competitive swimming. He currently lives in Melbourne, Australia and serves as a university coach. While he is called Tarek by his father, his mother and friends often call him by his Tahitian middle name, Marama. Tarek appreciates his Vulcan heritage but associates far better with his human side. In fact, for Tarek, | | style="background:#ffffff;" align="left" | Torin and Duval's youngest son, Tarek is a year younger than Savan. Tarek was also a competitive surfer but also pursued a competitive swimming. He currently lives in Melbourne, Australia and serves as a university coach. While he is called Tarek by his father, his mother and friends often call him by his Tahitian middle name, Marama. Tarek appreciates his Vulcan heritage but associates far better with his human side. In fact, for Tarek, being Vulcan is just like being a particular ethnicity on Earth. Despite Torin's efforts, Tarek gave up learning Vulcan at a young age. But thanks to Savan, he has learned the basic of using the lirpa and rudimentary Suhs Mahna. Tarek made a point to thank Savan for the training when it saved from a concussion during a bar fight in Sydney. Tarek has a much more humorous relationship with Savan and will regularly joke around and try to make his cousin laugh, especially in public. Tarek is often successful. | ||
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