I did night shift yesterday so I get to rest today until I am back at it. Yesterday was kind of dull and uneventful so hopefully it will be that way today too
Anyway, here's my alien scientist submitted for your approval. Any similarities to a certain alien in a purple enviro-suit is entirely unintentional, I swear. :P
The Sorlas are a minor race in the galaxy that joined the Galactic Committee only a decade after the Humans. Well-suited for aquatic environments, Sorlas are long-living and mostly humanoid, with skin tones of oceanic blues and greens, sometimes mixed with reddish or brown tones. All Sorlas have fins along the backs of their neck and arms and webbing on their feet, but only females can grow hair, usually a shade or two darker then their skin color. The Sorlas possess large eyes colored a solid yellow, but Sorlas generally have poor eyesight when above water. Most Sorlas also possess acute hearing, and have made up for their poor eyesight with the help of echolocation and, more recently, advanced technology. As beings from an aquatic world, they have gills as well, and can breath air and water comfortably. However, they are highly dependent on a constant source of water or a very moist environment to survive, as even a temperate climate can cause their body to gradually dry out, cracking skin, damaging organs, and slowing their systems down to a literal dead stop within an hour. Most Sorlas who go off-world regularly wear environmental suits to regulate their humidity and function outside of moist environments.
Their homeworld, Sor, is essentially one giant ocean pockmarked with swampy landmasses and small oases of land, not ideal for sprawling cityscapes but perfect for nomadic wandering. Their technology, oddly similar to Tu'Veeri technology, has a similar emphasis on blending their cities in with the natural environment, which can be found both underwater and floating along the surface of the ocean like massive ships. Sorlas society is matriarchal and places a heavy emphasis on filial piety, and while the recent ascension to the galactic stage has introduced them to more modern ideologies, their core beliefs regarding family bonds have remained. While their are Sorlas in all sorts of professions across the galaxy, a few notable Clans instead turned to organized crime, giving the Sorlas an unfortunate reputation as gangsters and criminals throughout the galaxy.
Appearance:
(I'll reveal how Neera looks outside of the suit through the narrative. ;) )
Faction: Marauder, Clan Dosvin Role in Team?: Xenobiologist, Data Analyst Bio:
You recall how I said that Sorlas got a reputation as criminals after a few Sorlas Clans turned to criminal enterprises? Well, three guesses as to what Clan Dosvin is infamous for.
Born on Sor, Reena Vaemas val Mari'Dosvin was the daughter of a Clan Matron (the equivalent of a Capo in the Mafia) and a professional bounty hunter tied to the Dosvin crime family. Needless to say, she was exposed to the criminal element from a young age and grew up in ill-gotten wealth and luxury alongside a loving family. Given the best education money could buy, Reena became interested in the sciences of biology and chemistry, earning certifications in both at a young age, and a few years later she was officially inducted into the Clan Dosvin crime family.
Thanks to her mother's influence and her skills in chemistry, Neera was moved past the initiate rankings and was moved to a mid-ranking position in the Dosvin Drug Ring. Given free reign to expand the trade and create new substances to sell on the black market, she proved to be remarkably successful, with her concoctions helping the Dosvin family to corner the market on several planets and making her a substantial amount of money in the process. Despite her young age, somewhat low position, and her addiction to Hype, a highly addictive stimulant of her own design, she quickly drew the attention of the higher ups in the Dosvin Clan. She was pegged for a leadership position in the upper echelons of the Clan, much to the delight of her mother, until her whole little system came crashing down.
It was all going so well until her younger brother was arrested by Committee police on suspicion of a murder. He was innocent, but he was also a coward, and squealed on the entire drug operation set up by his sister in an effort to make a deal before he realized what happened. Within the hour, the Committee unleashed an assault on Neera's headquarters in an attempt to bring her in. The Clan was overwhelmed by the police forces and fled, leaving Neera with nothing but a pair of automatics and an overdose of Hype to defend herself with. She fought like hell anyway, but her last stand was brought to an abrupt end when a sniper's bullet slammed into her chest.
Miraculously, Neera managed to survive the whole encounter, though she was largely bedridden for the better part of a year. Realizing how self-destructive her life had been and how close she came to dying, Neera came to the decision that she needed to reassess her life. As she recovered from the assault, she spent her time rediscovering her love of the sciences and quitting her drug habit. She resolved to turn away from her old lifestyle, though she refused to turn against the Dosvin Clan as one parting gift to her family. Shortly after she recovered from the complex assault, Neera was given the chance to work with the Marauders instead of serving her lengthy prison sentence. Needless to say, she accepted.
Personality: Reena plays with her metaphorical cards held closely to her chest. While she's not anti-social, she has something of a narcissistic streak, and that combined with her background makes it difficult for her to trust people, to the point that she prefers the company of plants, chemicals, and animals to any potential teammates. That being said, she's making a concentrated effort to change her ways and trying to be kinder and less argumentative then before, to varying degrees of success. She's also trying to be more critical of herself, channeling her narcissism into relentless self-improvement through near-constant study and research.
While she has worked to quit the worst of her old vices, Neera isn't above indulging in a little lighthearted entertainment once in a while, and her experience with the criminal element has molded her into a shrewd negotiator who isn't easily intimidated. Her cravings do come back to haunt her once in a while, but she can fight them off with the help of one of her newer vices: fruity milkshakes.
Weapon(s) : Her preferred weapon is an energy machine pistol capable of burst and automatic firing, and while she doesn't commonly carry one she's pretty handy with a knife.
Family/Relationship: Vaemas Zaar val Haro'Dosvin - Neera's mother, an influential member of the Dosvin family. She's been in hiding since her daughter was captured. Sarro val Dosvin - -Neera's father, an exceptional bounty hunter. While he's probably still alive, Sarro is elusive to the point that Neela probably wouldn't recognize him. Nayar val Dosvin - Neera's brother. Hasn't been seen since Neera was captured, and is probably dead at this point.
Other: Neera's suit is her most notable equipment, and the one she currently uses was gifted to her by an "anonymous individual" after she was released to the Marauders. It's sturdy and protective without restricting her movement too badly, and like most Sorlas environmental suits it is loaded with sensor information that connects to her nervous system via a sophisticated computer system. Within the suit, Neera can effectively "see" in 360 degrees with perfect 20/20 vision, and is given constant environmental and sensory input to make up for the confining nature of the suit.