Lieutenant Commander Varen Dexal
Name Varen Dexal
Position Chief Medical Officer
Second Position Chief Surgeon
Rank Lieutenant Commander
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2025, Mon Sep 29th, @ 3:37pm
Character Information
Gender | Male | |
Homeworld | Denobula | |
Species | Denobulan | |
Date Of Birth(DOB) | 02/17/2351 | |
Age | 51 |
Physical Appearance
Height | 6'3" | |
Weight | 230 lbs | |
Hair Color | Brown | |
Eye Color | Brown | |
Physical Description | Lieutenant Commander Varen Dexal stands 6’3” tall with a muscular, broad-shouldered frame, the result of a disciplined lifestyle and decades of Starfleet service. His bronze-gold skin bears the characteristic Denobulan facial ridges and fine creases that accentuate his expressive face. A clean-shaven head highlights his sculpted features, and his neatly trimmed dark beard gives him an air of authority and warmth. His emerald green eyes are sharp, reflecting both keen intellect and deep compassion. Though physically imposing, Dexal’s calm demeanor and gentle confidence often disarm the anxious and inspire trust in his patients and staff alike. |
Family
Spouse | Dr. Leryn Dexal, Tavren Mol, Jelis Renn | |
Children | Taren Dexal (Age 22) – Son of Varen and Leryn -Ensign in Starfleet Medical, currently in residency aboard USS Venture. Bright and idealistic, he hopes to follow in his father’s footsteps as a physician. Miraen Mol-Dexal (Age 19) – Daughter of Varen and Tavren -Student at the Federation Archaeological Academy, with interests in exobiology and cultural preservation. Sera Renn-Dexal (Age 17) – Daughter of Varen and Jelis -Aspiring chef and nutritional scientist, apprenticing in Jelis’s culinary lab on Denobula. Curious about hybrid dietary systems. |
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Father | Doran Dexal, a Denobulan biochemist | |
Mother | Prena Dexal, a Federation cultural liaison | |
Brother(s) | Kelor Dexal – Starfleet Commander, Chief Engineer aboard the USS Vesta. Known for his analytical mind and quick wit. Tovin Dexal – Civilian Artist on Denobula, celebrated for large-scale holographic murals depicting Denobulan history and family networks. |
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Sister(s) | Mira Dexal – Exobiologist working with the Daystrom Institute, specializing in alien microbial ecologies. | |
Other Family | Dr. Halren Voss – Spouse of Leryn Dexal, neurologist at the Denobulan Medical Institute Kira Mol-Vess – Spouse of Tavren Mol, linguist and cultural anthropologist Deren Jelis – Spouse of Jelis Renn, architect specializing in communal habitats |
Personality & Traits
General Overview | Lieutenant Commander Varen Dexal is a veteran Starfleet physician and master surgeon, combining Denobulan holistic philosophies with the precision of modern Federation medicine. As Chief Medical Officer of Starbase 115, he oversees one of the largest medical divisions in the sector, managing routine care for thousands of personnel while coordinating emergency response and interstellar humanitarian aid. Known for his optimism, diplomatic bedside manner, and dedication to excellence, Dexal is both a leader and teacher—someone who cultivates collaboration, encourages curiosity, and holds his staff to the highest ethical and professional standards. |
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Strengths & Weaknesses | Strengths: Empathetic, methodical, steady under pressure, inspiring mentor. Weaknesses: Overcommitted, reluctant to delegate high-risk surgeries, resistant to administrative bureaucracy. |
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Ambitions | Dexal strives to make Starbase 115 a model for integrated, multispecies medical care within Starfleet, emphasizing preventative health, cross-species understanding, and mental wellness. He is currently working toward establishing a Federation Center for Xenobiological and Surgical Excellence aboard the base to advance research in hybrid anatomy, regenerative medicine, and cross-species surgical adaptation. In the long term, he hopes to return to Denobula to teach at the Medical Institute, training new generations of physicians in both Federation science and Denobulan compassion. |
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Hobbies & Interests | Interests: Denobulan cuisine, cooperative strategy games, xenobiology, group meditation, and interspecies medical philosophy. |
Personal History | Born in 2351 in the Kalareth Province on Denobula, Varen was raised in a vibrant extended family, steeped in Denobulan ideals of optimism, curiosity, and interconnectedness. Encouraged to explore both science and empathy, he gravitated toward medicine early in life, fascinated by the unity of body and spirit across species. He graduated from the Denobulan Institute of Medical Sciences in 2369, specializing in xenobiology and trauma care, and entered Starfleet Medical Academy soon after in 2373, eager to apply his knowledge on an interstellar scale. His innate steadiness under pressure and precise surgical technique quickly distinguished him among his peers. During his early Starfleet career, Dexal gained a reputation as a gifted field surgeon, adept at stabilizing patients in combat and crisis zones. His surgical skill and leadership in high-stress environments led to a promotion to Chief Surgeon aboard a front-line starship, where he honed his ability to manage complex operations and direct surgical teams during emergencies. Throughout his career, Dexal has served aboard multiple starships, steadily rising from medical officer to Chief Surgeon, and later to Chief Medical Officer. His surgical skill and leadership in crisis zones earned him recognition across Starfleet Medical. Since mid-2402, Dexal has been stationed as Chief Medical Officer aboard Starbase 113, a major hub near key Federation trade routes. There, he leads one of Starfleet’s most advanced medical facilities—overseeing a vast staff, managing patient care for thousands, and coordinating medical research and humanitarian outreach missions across the sector. |
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Service Record | 2369-2363: Denobulan Institute of Medical Sciences 2373–2375: Starfleet Medical Academy – Graduated with Distinction in Xenomedicine and Emergency Trauma 2379–2389: Medical Officer, USS Horizon (Excelsior II-class) – Served in exploratory missions; recognized for skill in emergency triage during deep-space incidents. 2389-2394: Chief Surgeon, USS Horizon (Excelsior II-class) – Led surgical teams in critical care operations and oversaw implementation of advanced regenerative procedures; received commendation for outstanding service during the Telvar Crisis. 2394–2396: Chief Medical Officer, USS Korval (Nebula-class) – Directed all medical operations; specialized in epidemic containment and hybrid physiology research during frontier assignments. 2396–2402: Chief Medical Officer, USS Polaris (Obena-class) – Managed large-scale medical staff; coordinated allied medical teams and humanitarian efforts in contested regions. 2402–Present: Chief Medical Officer, Starbase 113 – Supervises a major Federation medical hub; continues to perform high-level surgeries and lead research into cross-species neural regeneration and surgical adaptation. |
Out Of Character Info
Contact Info | techy.diver21@gmail.com Coffee Addict |
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RP History | 17+ YEars | |
Character | Send Me Home/Early Retirement |