Shoshua th'Kallen

Character Information

Gender		Male
Age		60

Physical Appearance

Height		6"1'
Hair Color		Platinum
Eye Color		Hazel: Changes in the light, but mostly Amber with subtle lavender streaks coming from the pupils
Physical Description		Despite Shoshua's broad, powerful shoulders and muscular build his presence is soft and welcoming. His frame suggests a lifetime of rigorous physical training and discipline, with well-defined musculature that speaks to his athletic capability. He moves with a deliberate, steady grace. He has friendly eyes, even when focused, and is readily approachable.

Family

Spouse		Theya Zh'Líran
Children		Maryzha (17); Kamish (20)

Personality & Traits

General Overview		Friendly, talkative, very engaging and open to interacting with the different species of the Federation, and is quick to start up a conversation during a slow period at work, or mingle at social events. As adjunct faculty at Starfleet, he was known by his students to be very available after hours for meetings and small group discussions. He gives great hugs when someone is in need of comfort, and is more than willing to be a listening ear. He spent a small portion of his career in the Imperial Guard, mostly during times of conflict, and prefers civillian work, and does not pay attention to rank or care much for the rigid structure of it, unlike most of his kind who come from a military background.
Strengths & Weaknesses		Tenatious, never-give-up attitude, Shoshua believes that where there is a will there is a way, and if he has his mind set on something he becomes determined to make it happen and can become focused on it, sometimes to his detriment. He's friendly, open to others around him, engaging He can take disappointments personally and become withdrawn, particularly when he feels at fault. He ignores rank now that he's retired from the military, so this could be problematic around officers who demand that rank be observed.
Ambitions		Shoshua is on board the Eventide to support his wife who was recalled to active duty by the Andorian Guard. His ambitions on board are to contribute is knowledge to the safe operations of the ship. He is a scientist, and does look forward to exploratory nature of the expedition.
Hobbies & Interests		Equestrian care, Zabathu riding, though he has familiarity with Earth horses as well; Strategy games, climatology, spelunking, geothermal exploration,

Service Record

(Born 2121) 2138-2142: Scientist for terraforming project in Weytahn System 2145: Enlisted in the Andorian Imperial Guard 2150-2153: Defense Specialist Shidahr Outpost (2152: Weytahn Conflict) 2155: Coalition of Planets Created 2156-2160 Romulan War 2161 - Founding of the Federation 2161-2163: Assisted with conversion of Andorian Outposts to Starfleet Outposts 2162 - Theya and Shoshua’s first child, a thi, Kamish was born. 2165 - Theya and Shoshua’s second child, a shei Maryzha was born 2162-2182: Technician for Andoria Weather-Defense Array 2182: USS Eventide