Lieutenant Nuring

Character Information

Gender		Female
Species		Vulcans
Age		50

Physical Appearance

Height		4'11"
Weight		115 lbs
Hair Color		green
Eye Color		yellow
Physical Description		At 4'11" and weighing 110 lbs, Nuring has a petite, almost delicate frame that belies her strength and resilience. Her long, wild green hair cascades in unruly waves, often pulled into loose buns or ponytails when she’s working, though strands always seem to escape, giving her a slightly chaotic appearance. Despite her short stature, she carries herself with an air of curiosity and energy that makes her seem larger than life. Nuring's golden-yellow eyes are striking against her pale Vulcan complexion, hinting at her sharp intellect and keen observational skills. Her gaze is often intense, as if she’s constantly analyzing everything around her. Her glasses — round, wire-framed, and slightly oversized for her small face — add to her quirky charm. They’re usually perched precariously on her nose or pushed up into her hair when she’s deep in thought or working on a patient. Her pointed Vulcan ears are more noticeable due to her hairstyle, giving away her heritage even if her behavior is far from typical of her species. A few silver ear cuffs and piercings adorn the upper part of her left ear, a habit she picked up during her time among the Orion pirates, though she keeps them subtle to avoid drawing too much attention. Nuring’s wardrobe is a blend of practicality and eccentricity. She favors modified Starfleet uniforms that look slightly disheveled — a medical officer’s coat with the sleeves rolled up, a dark undershirt with frayed edges, and a pair of patchwork pants or cargo shorts beneath the standard issue attire. Her utility belt is packed with medical tools, vials, and gadgets, and she’s rarely seen without a pair of well-worn combat boots that have clearly seen their fair share of away missions. She also wears a black choker around her neck, a subtle memento from her time in captivity. Few know its significance, and she prefers to keep it that way. Despite her attempts to present a peppy, upbeat persona, there’s a certain weariness in her posture and a hint of dark circles under her eyes, betraying the emotional toll of her past. Her expressive features make it difficult for her to completely mask her sadness, especially when she thinks no one is watching. Scars: Nuring has a small scar on her left cheek from her time aboard the Orion vessel. She claims it’s from a lab accident, but those who know her story suspect otherwise. There are faint burn marks on her hands and wrists, remnants of both her time as a slave and her ill-fated lab mishap in Starfleet Academy. Body Language: Nuring’s body language is lively and animated, often speaking with her hands and gesturing enthusiastically when explaining medical procedures or scientific theories. However, when she’s lost in thought or processing difficult emotions, she retreats into stillness — her Vulcan upbringing showing through as she locks her emotions down behind a stoic mask.

Family

Spouse		N/A
Children		N/A
Father		T'Revan [deceased]
Mother		Solvek [deceased]
Brother(s)		Sorel [deceased]
Sister(s)		N/A
Other Family		N/A

Personality & Traits

General Overview		Nuring is unlike most Vulcans. While her people are known for their stoic, logical demeanor, Nuring presents herself as a bubbly, energetic individual. She cracks jokes, makes awkward comments, and isn’t afraid to be a little messy—traits that often confuse those who expect a more reserved Vulcan. However, her quirky personality is a carefully crafted defense mechanism. Beneath the surface, Nuring struggles with depression and survivor’s guilt. She feels responsible for her family’s deaths and the pain she caused during the lab accident at the Academy. Her peppy demeanor is a way to ensure that she doesn’t bring down those around her. Despite her struggles, Nuring is fiercely loyal and compassionate. She forms deep bonds with her crewmates and will go to great lengths to ensure their safety. Her empathy and understanding make her an exceptional medical officer, especially when dealing with trauma patients. Nuring misses the laboratory, and she often finds herself tinkering with experiments in her spare time, hoping one day to regain her certifications. She has a love for learning and is endlessly curious about the universe’s mysteries. Her unique combination of scientific knowledge and medical expertise makes her an invaluable member of her crew.
Strengths & Weaknesses		strengths: Medical Expertise: Proficient in trauma medicine, field surgery, and xenobiology. Scientific Knowledge: Advanced understanding of biochemistry, genetics, and astrobiology. Combat Training: Basic Starfleet self-defense training, with a specialization in close-quarters combat. Multilingual: Fluent in Vulcan, Federation Standard (English), and several alien languages learned during her time in captivity. Resilience: Years of surviving in harsh conditions have made Nuring both mentally and physically resilient. weaknesses: Survivor’s Guilt (Emotional Weakness) Nuring struggles with intense survivor’s guilt due to the deaths of her family during the Orion raid and her inability to prevent the suffering of others while she was enslaved. This manifests as self-blame, especially when she fails to save someone under her care. She constantly questions whether she deserves her freedom and success. When faced with a situation involving innocent lives at stake, she may act impulsively, disregarding orders or putting herself at risk to ensure no one else is harmed. Overcompensation Mask (Behavioral Weakness) Nuring hides her pain behind a mask of cheerfulness and unorthodox behavior. She is overly peppy, often cracking jokes and making light of serious situations to maintain a positive atmosphere. However, this mask can make her seem immature or unreliable to those who don’t know her well. It also prevents her from opening up about her true emotions, causing her to bottle up feelings until they overwhelm her. Impostor Syndrome (Psychological Weakness) Despite her intelligence and accomplishments, Nuring constantly doubts her own worth and abilities. She believes she doesn’t truly belong in Starfleet and fears being seen as a failure or fraud. Her past mistakes, especially the lab accident at the Academy, haunt her, and she’s terrified of making another critical error. Poor Social Boundaries (Cultural Weakness) Nuring’s time as a slave among Orion pirates left her with an unusual grasp of social norms. She doesn’t always understand personal boundaries or formalities, making her interactions awkward or inappropriate. Her blunt, unfiltered way of speaking can cause tension with crew members and superiors, particularly those from cultures that value formality and hierarchy. Reckless Curiosity (Professional Weakness) Nuring’s scientific curiosity didn’t disappear when her lab certifications were revoked. She can’t resist poking into things that interest her, often experimenting or investigating without proper safety protocols. This recklessness is driven by her deep longing to return to scientific work. While her curiosity can lead to breakthroughs, it also puts her at risk of repeating her past mistakes. Hyperfixation on “Broken” People (Emotional Weakness) Nuring has a habit of becoming emotionally attached to individuals she perceives as damaged or broken, seeing a reflection of her own struggles in them. She feels a strong need to “fix” or save others, even at great personal cost. This fixation can cloud her judgment, leading her to take unnecessary risks or overlook the well-being of the crew as a whole in favor of helping one person.
Ambitions		Short-Term Ambition: Regaining Her Lab Certifications Nuring’s immediate goal is to prove herself capable of working in a lab again. She’s determined to regain her revoked certifications, though her path forward is complicated by lingering doubts from Starfleet Command about her past mistakes. To achieve this, she’s taken to conducting small-scale experiments in secret, using any downtime she can find. She’s constantly looking for opportunities to impress her superiors and demonstrate that she’s learned from her errors, though she often struggles with anxiety about repeating her failure. Personal Conflict: Nuring faces a moral dilemma — should she stick to regulations and wait for Starfleet to trust her again, or take matters into her own hands by conducting unsanctioned experiments to prove her competence? Her impatience could jeopardize her career further, but her passion for scientific work burns too brightly to ignore. Long-Term Ambition: Creating a Revolutionary Medical Advancement In the long run, Nuring dreams of making a breakthrough in medical science that would cement her legacy in Starfleet’s history. Specifically, she hopes to develop a treatment that could reverse severe neurological trauma, a condition she witnessed too often during her time in captivity. This ambition stems from her survivor’s guilt — she feels a need to save others from suffering in ways she couldn’t during her enslavement. However, her long-term goal is also deeply tied to her depression. She wants to leave behind something meaningful, feeling that if she can’t heal her own broken mind, she can at least contribute to healing others. Personal Conflict: Nuring’s long-term ambition borders on obsession. She fears that if she fails to make a meaningful contribution to science, her life will have no purpose. This ambition drives her, but it also risks consuming her, pushing her to dangerous extremes in pursuit of success.
Hobbies & Interests		Often hums old Vulcan lullabies when working on patients. Has a habit of talking to herself while performing medical procedures. Refers to her tricorder as "Doc" and treats it like a sentient being. Collects small trinkets from every planet she visits, keeping them in a hidden compartment in her quarters.

Personal History		Born in 2330 on Vulcan, Nuring Elara T'Vorel was the youngest child of T'Revan and Solvek, both accomplished scientists specializing in astrobiology and quantum physics. Her early life was filled with love and learning until, at the age of eight, her world was shattered by a devastating pirate raid. The Orion Syndicate ambushed her family's research vessel on the outer edges of Federation space. Her parents and older brother, Surak, were killed in the attack, and Nuring was taken prisoner. For over a decade, she lived as a slave aboard an Orion pirate vessel. Her intelligence and Vulcan resilience kept her alive, and her captors quickly recognized her potential. She was forced to serve as a medic and scientist, using her knowledge to patch up wounded pirates and conduct dangerous experiments on unwilling test subjects. Despite the horrors she witnessed, Nuring maintained a façade of cheerfulness, a mask that allowed her to survive emotionally. Inside, she carried deep scars—scars that never fully healed. At age 20, she was rescued by a Federation patrol after a successful raid on the pirate vessel. The experience left her forever changed. Instead of embracing the stoic Vulcan traditions, she leaned into her mask of pep and unorthodox behavior to cope with her pain. But beneath that quirky exterior lies a deeply introspective and sorrowful soul, haunted by her past and the loss of her family. Determined to make a positive impact, Nuring applied to Starfleet Academy. Her brilliance earned her a place in the prestigious science program. She excelled in biochemistry, genetics, and xenobiology, but a tragic lab accident during her fourth year resulted in several injuries. Though unintentional, the incident left her deeply shaken and caused Starfleet to revoke her lab certifications. Undeterred, Nuring pivoted to the medical field, finding solace in helping others directly.
Service Record		Year Event 2354 Rescued by Starfleet from Orion pirates. 2355 Accepted into Starfleet Academy. 2359 Graduated with honors in Biochemistry and Xenobiology. 2360 Lab accident during research project; certifications revoked. 2361 Reassigned to Medical Training Program. 2363 Posted to USS Renegade as a Medical Officer.