Ensign Kaelira Tamsin
Name Kaelira Tamsin
Position Nurse
Rank Ensign
Last Post
Character Information
| Gender | Female | |
| Species | 1/4 Betazoid, 3/4 Human | |
| Birthplace | Starbase 47 | |
| Age | 27 |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 5'6 | |
| Weight | 60kg | |
| Hair Color | Deep auburn with copper undertones | |
| Eye Color | Hazel green flecked with gold | |
| Physical Description | Kaelira stands at 5'6 with a lean build shaped by years of medical drills and long shifts in triage. Her posture is upright and rigid, like someone who’s learned to carry themselves in both urgency and grace. Her skin is warm toned with a natural flush across her cheeks and faint freckles that dust her nose and collarbone. A small scar arcs above her left eyebrow, a quiet testament to a childhood accident that sparked her fascination with learning. Her long auburn hair is thick and often braided into a crown that coils into a somewhat messy bun at the nape of her neck when she’s working, while off-duty she lets it down in soft waves, sometimes adorned with a silver clasp shaped like a stylized caduceus. Kaelira’s hazel green eyes are flecked with gold and seem to shift subtly in tone depending on the lighting, giving her gaze a layered, almost empathic quality. Even though she wears her Starfleet uniform with pride, Kaelira’s boots are always scuffed at the toes, not from neglect but from the countless hours spent on her feet in medbay corridors. |
Family
| Father | Elias Tamsin - Xenobotanist, currently stationed on Betazed | |
| Mother | Dr. Maren Tamsin - Retired trauma surgeon, Starfleet Medical | |
| Sister(s) | Mira Tamsin - 30, Diplomatic Attache to the Federation Council on Betazed | |
| Other Family | Nyra Tamsin - Grandmother, non-Starfleet |
Important Relationships
| Mentors | Nyra Tamsin - Grandmother, non-Starfleet |
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Kaelira Tamsin is a Starfleet nurse whose presence is both grounding and quietly magnetic. She’s been known for her intuitive bedside manner and her ability to remain calm in the chaos of medical emergencies. While she doesn’t seek the spotlight, her actions often speak louder on her behalf: whether it’s stabilizing a patient mid-transport or advocating for ethical care in tense diplomatic missions. Even though she classifies herself as human, Kaelira’s Betazoid ancestry passed down from her Grandmother gives her a subtle empathic sensitivity that she channels into her work with precision and discretion. While she may not be a telepath, she often senses emotional distress before it’s verbalized, allowing her to tailor her approach to each patient's needs. This gift, combined with her training in xenomedicine, makes her especially effective in multi-species care environments. She has made a personal vow to listen with her whole presence, remember the smaller details, and never forget that healing is as much about dignity as it is about physiology. Kaelira is drawn to the small, meaningful rituals of life - from braiding her hair, sketching alien flora, or brewing herbal teas with ingredients from her grandmother's garden. She's fascinated by the way science and the soul intertwine, often collecting objects that reflect both. She has a deep love for storytelling, especially holonovels set in times of crisis or during cultural exchanges. Her favourites are the ones that have the healing happen in unexpected ways like shared meals or moments of emotional honesty. Kaelira is deeply loyal and will question authority when ethics are at stake, advocating for patients when they can't advocate for themselves. Despite her empathetic sensitivity, she's not fragile. Her friendships tend to be quiet and enduring. She's that kind of friend who remembers birthdays, leaves little gifts for her bunkmates, and even goes so far as to write letters to patients she's previously treated to see how they're doing. |
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| Strengths & Weaknesses | Strengths Exceptional diagnostic intuition Skilled in emergency field medicine and post-op care Empathetic sensitivity enhances patient rapport Weaknesses Hesitant in command situations (she prefers being behind the scenes) Tends to overextend herself in various ways (she can be quite emotional) Has had her heart broken before and is hesitant to put herself out there for a second chance at finding a meaningful relationship |
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| Ambitions | Personal Kaelira dreams of developing a cross-species trauma response protocol that integrates empathic feedback with nanomedical technology. She hopes that she makes her family proud with the path she has chosen to go down and bring honor to her Betazoid heritage. Professional She would like to one day serve on board a long-range exploration vessel as the Chief Nurse where medical improvisation is essential. |
History
Service Record
| Service Record | 2395 - 2399 Attended Starfleet Academy Graduated with honors in Xenomedical Nursing 2399 - 2400 Assigned to USS Solace - Nova class Medical vessel Participated in relief efforts on New Xendi Prime Assisted in containment and treatment during the Thalaxian Fever outbreak Current Requested reassignment to USS Sojourner Rank: Ensign Position: Nurse |