Lieutenant JG Thalek zh’Vareth

Character Information

Gender		Agendered/Non-Binary
Species		Andorian
Age		20s

Physical Appearance

Height		6' 1"
Weight		195 lbs
Hair Color		White
Eye Color		Blue
Physical Description		Tall by both human and Andorian standards—commanding without being intimidating. A presence that turns heads when he enters Sickbay. Lean, athletic build shaped by the demands of Andorian physical training and the stamina needed for long shifts during wartime triage. Strong upper body from years of lifting wounded crewmates and field packs, but keeps his frame agile and quick.

Family

Other Family

Zhen (birth mother): Shirala zh’Vareth A botanist and environmental engineer based in Laikan. Raised Thalek with a sense of deep scientific curiosity and devotion to knowledge. Thaan: Korenth th’Shonak A retired Andorian Defense Force officer. Strong, stoic, and a traditionalist. He initially disapproved of Thalek choosing medicine over command but came to respect his son’s strength in his own domain. Chan: Velren ch’Toras An artistic soul—musician and poet—who taught Thalek to play the uvelis. Velren instilled a deep inner world and the power of quiet reflection. Shen: Maari sh’Kelis A diplomatic attaché once stationed on Earth. She encouraged Thalek to join Starfleet rather than remain in Andorian service, broadening his views on ethics and inter-species relations. ----- Tavari zh’Vareth (older sister) Jirrek th’Vareth (younger sibling)

Personality & Traits

General Overview		Thalek is meticulous and commanding in the sickbay, known for his precision, dedication, and biting dry humor. He hides his compassion beneath a thin layer of Andorian formality and sharp wit. Colleagues often describe him as “cool under pressure—both literally and figuratively.”
Strengths & Weaknesses		Can be emotionally distant or seemingly cold—but those who break through the surface find unwavering loyalty and care. Struggles with PTSD from triage in Dominion frontline campaigns.
Ambitions		Though not driven by rank or prestige, Thalek zh’Vareth holds a fierce ambition to redefine what it means to be a Starfleet physician. Hardened by the ethical compromises of the Dominion War, he is determined to restore medicine as a moral force—one that can stand toe-to-toe with command decisions and uphold the dignity of every patient, regardless of species or allegiance. A specialist in xenopharmacology and trauma medicine, Thalek seeks to expand the boundaries of interspecies care and build trust across cultural divides. Beneath his composed, Andorian discipline lies a deep desire to be the calm in the storm—the officer that others instinctively turn to in crisis. His goal is not to lead fleets, but to become the anchor of integrity and protection within the heart of the crew. At the same time, he quietly strives to honor his family’s legacy while proving that compassion is not weakness, and that choosing to heal is its own form of courage.
Hobbies & Interests		Xenopharmacology expert (adept at multi-species treatment) Master of Andorian icemind discipline – can enter a meditative trance to lower heart rate and remain composed under fire. Plays the uvelis, an Andorian bowed string instrument (a quiet nod to his emotional depth).

Personal History		Born on Laikan, the capital city of Andoria, Thalek grew up among the harsh cold and strong traditions of a multi-parent Andorian household. He defied expectations by choosing medicine over military command, pursuing his education at Starfleet Medical with a specialty in trauma surgery and xenopharmacology. He served on several ships during the height of the Dominion War, gaining a reputation as a battlefield medic with unshakable nerve. His time treating Jem’Hadar and Cardassian prisoners tested his oath and conscience. The scars of that era—emotional and ethical—continue to inform his moral compass. He applied for the Sunfire to get back to exploration and science, believing his war-born skills could finally serve a purpose rooted in life rather than survival.
Service Record		Medical Intern, USS Asterion (Nebula-class) – Shadowed senior medical officers; assisted in refugee triage operations along the Cardassian border. Medical Officer, USS Ironsong (Steamrunner-class) – Served during the latter half of the Dominion War; performed frontline battlefield medicine and emergency trauma surgery. Assistant Chief Medical Officer, USS Ralvek (Excelsior-class refit) – Focused on xenopharmacological research and post-conflict recovery; known for implementing enhanced cultural sensitivity protocols in Sickbay.