Post by Lieutenant Gillian Rell on May 19, 2013 15:43:08 GMT -8
General Information
Character's Name: Gillian Rell
Age: 34
Gender: Female
Race: Human
Birthplace: San Francisco, Earth
Rank: Lieutenant
Department: Diplomatic Contingent
Face Claim: Julianne Moore
Appearance
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 112 lb.
Hair Color: Red
Eye Color: Blue
Civilian Style:
Other: Very fair skin dusted with fine freckles
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Personality
Even tempered Gillian seems wise beyond her years, sometimes shy but quite friendly once an acquaintance is made. She is somewhat sensitive to the emotions of those around her but not overly so, it slightly enhances her interactions and understanding of others. Her ability to listen to others has earned her many friends and confidants over her lifetime. Beyond her Starfleet training, Gillian has formal training in several forms of combat, Fencing and Tang Su Do being among her specialties.
History
Gillian was born in San Francisco to a single mother. Lara Rell never disclosed much about Gillian's father other than to say he had been passing through and had charmed her. She told her that they had shared a strong friendship followed by a brief affair and that he had gone before she ever knew she was pregnant. Lara had no way to get in touch with him to tell him he was a father.
Gillian had a wonderful childhood growing up on a farm in Iowa under the eye of her grandparents while her mother served in Starfleet. When in high school, Gillian found she could vaguely sense the emotions of those around her and it came as a surprise to her that others could not do the same.
Her family was loving and supportive when she expressed her desire to follow her mother into the service. While at the academy she studied computers, communications and linguistics showing a particular aptitude for interpersonal communications. Along with her linguistic abilities her instructors found that she also had a high ability to listen to others a perceive their true intentions. She was counseled to go into the diplomatic corps but declined to take that road as she wanted to explore the galaxy. Her mother supported her choices and even applauded her for following her heart.
While at the academy she also discovered a love for musical theater and that she could both sing and dance very well. Her hobbies are singing, dancing and bartending in no particular order. Although she is prone to sing a snatch of a tune now at the drop of a hat. She's often found behind an available bar in her off hours concocting new potions for her friends.
Her career has been steady with four ship postings in the Operations section. She also once assisted in deciphering information for a first contact mission along with her Department Head. As Linguistics officer at her last posting she was privileged to receive a "Rosetta Disk" from a Gamma Quadrant race and begin the initial work on the universal translator versions for general use throughout the quadrant.
She had always had hopes to further her career and experience and perhaps go into the Diplomatic Corps upon retiring from Starfleet. However a singular opportunity came her way and as her troubled marriage was on it's last legs decided to accept the position and move, with her daughter, back to the Alpha Quadrant and a career in diplomacy.
Winona was born while she was stationed aboard the USS Peregrine. The ship suffered a disaster that caused her to age rapidly and while the rate had slowed considerably her maturity has approached the rate of a klingon child. While only little more than a year old Winona appears both developmentally and physically like a 5 year old child. Fortunately, Starfleet Medical has been able to accomplish what the Talon's medical department could not and her rate of maturity has slowed toward a more human model. As long as she continues her medication she should age normally.
Gillian had a wonderful childhood growing up on a farm in Iowa under the eye of her grandparents while her mother served in Starfleet. When in high school, Gillian found she could vaguely sense the emotions of those around her and it came as a surprise to her that others could not do the same.
Her family was loving and supportive when she expressed her desire to follow her mother into the service. While at the academy she studied computers, communications and linguistics showing a particular aptitude for interpersonal communications. Along with her linguistic abilities her instructors found that she also had a high ability to listen to others a perceive their true intentions. She was counseled to go into the diplomatic corps but declined to take that road as she wanted to explore the galaxy. Her mother supported her choices and even applauded her for following her heart.
While at the academy she also discovered a love for musical theater and that she could both sing and dance very well. Her hobbies are singing, dancing and bartending in no particular order. Although she is prone to sing a snatch of a tune now at the drop of a hat. She's often found behind an available bar in her off hours concocting new potions for her friends.
Her career has been steady with four ship postings in the Operations section. She also once assisted in deciphering information for a first contact mission along with her Department Head. As Linguistics officer at her last posting she was privileged to receive a "Rosetta Disk" from a Gamma Quadrant race and begin the initial work on the universal translator versions for general use throughout the quadrant.
She had always had hopes to further her career and experience and perhaps go into the Diplomatic Corps upon retiring from Starfleet. However a singular opportunity came her way and as her troubled marriage was on it's last legs decided to accept the position and move, with her daughter, back to the Alpha Quadrant and a career in diplomacy.
Winona was born while she was stationed aboard the USS Peregrine. The ship suffered a disaster that caused her to age rapidly and while the rate had slowed considerably her maturity has approached the rate of a klingon child. While only little more than a year old Winona appears both developmentally and physically like a 5 year old child. Fortunately, Starfleet Medical has been able to accomplish what the Talon's medical department could not and her rate of maturity has slowed toward a more human model. As long as she continues her medication she should age normally.
Sample Role Play
Gillian stood at the window of the station looking out at the wormhole. She had yet to receive her orders but had just been told to report to Deep Space 9. The beauty of the sight was lost on the stations inhabitants as they passed her by. Bajorans moved to and fro with their busy lives behind her and she could feel their intense satisfaction with their freedom.
She sighed and decided she should probably find a place to eat. Turning away from the lovely prospect she almost ran smack into a man standing watching the same view.
"Oh my! Sorry about that" she said, puzzled that she hadn't heard him behind her.
"No worries" he said and smiled at her.
As she started to move around him and head down the corridor, she turned "Oh, do you know of a good place to eat? I just got here."
"Certainly" he said. "Quark's around the corner there has pretty good food and drinks although it's much more of a gaming place that anything else. It's right down there, in the Promenade" He extended his hand to her and simply said "Julian" smiling again with that devastating smile.
She took his hand raised an eyebrow and with a small laugh said "Gillian"
She sighed and decided she should probably find a place to eat. Turning away from the lovely prospect she almost ran smack into a man standing watching the same view.
"Oh my! Sorry about that" she said, puzzled that she hadn't heard him behind her.
"No worries" he said and smiled at her.
As she started to move around him and head down the corridor, she turned "Oh, do you know of a good place to eat? I just got here."
"Certainly" he said. "Quark's around the corner there has pretty good food and drinks although it's much more of a gaming place that anything else. It's right down there, in the Promenade" He extended his hand to her and simply said "Julian" smiling again with that devastating smile.
She took his hand raised an eyebrow and with a small laugh said "Gillian"
Family and Relationships
- Winona Griffon, Daughter (NPC)
- Lara Rell, Mother (RP Character)
- Stetson Griffon, Ex Husband (Gamma Quadrant)
- Jack Rell, Father (Unknown, presumed deceased)