Lieutenant Dr. Ma'riss
Character Profile: Caitian Chief Medical Doctor
Name: Dr. Ma'riss
Species: Caitian
Role: Chief Medical Officer
Stats
- Attributes:
- Control: 9
- Daring: 8
- Fitness: 8
- Insight: 10
- Presence: 9
- Reason: 11
- Disciplines:
- Command: 2
- Conn: 1
- Engineering: 2
- Security: 1
- Science: 4
- Medicine: 5
- Focuses:
- Xenobiology
- Emergency Medicine
- Surgery
- Pharmacology
- Diagnostics
- Trauma Care
- Values:
- "Straight to the Point"
- "No Time for Bullshit"
- "Medicine is a Battlefield"
- "Compassion in Candidness"
- Talents:
- Field Medicine: Dr. Ma'riss can perform medical tasks under pressure with great efficiency, reducing the difficulty of such tasks by 1.
- Quick Study: She can learn and adapt to new medical technologies and procedures rapidly, gaining an additional die when attempting new medical tasks.
- Emergency Protocols: When dealing with critical patients, she can reroll one d20 on Medicine tasks.
- Candid Advice: Her straightforward approach can boost morale, giving a +1 to any morale-related checks when she's around.
Background
Dr. Ma'riss hails from Cait, a planet known for its feline-like inhabitants. As a Caitian, she possesses keen senses, agility, and a thick fur coat. She graduated at the top of her class at Starfleet Medical Academy and quickly earned a reputation for her no-nonsense approach to medicine. Her candid, often foul-mouthed demeanor can be jarring to those not used to her style, but her dedication to her patients and her medical expertise are beyond question.
Despite her rough exterior, Dr. Ma'riss cares deeply for her crew. Her directness often comes from a place of concern and urgency, as she believes there’s no time to mince words when lives are on the line. She’s known for her innovative approaches to medical problems and her ability to remain calm and effective in the most chaotic situations.
Personality Traits
- Foul-mouthed and candid, she doesn't sugarcoat anything.
- Highly skilled and efficient in her medical duties.
- Deeply caring, though it may not be immediately apparent.
- Strong advocate for her patients, willing to challenge authority when necessary.
Appearance
Dr. Ma'riss is a tall, lithe Caitian with the distinctive coat pattern of a calico cat. Her fur is a mix of black, white, and orange patches. She has large, expressive green eyes and feline features that are striking. She wears a Starfleet medical uniform, often with her sleeves rolled up, ready for action. Her ears are tufted, and she has a long, agile tail that sways as she moves.
Quotes
- "Quit your whining and let me do my job."
- "I don't care how tough you think you are; in here, I'm in charge."
- "Medicine is a battlefield, and I'm your best damn medic."
