Karishma

Name: Karishma

Rank: Ensign

Race: Kirosian Empathic Metamorph

Sex: Female

Age: 21

Hair Color: Red

Eye Color: Black

Height: 6'

Weight: 135 Lbs

Assignment: Counselor

Location: Astate Colony

Father: Priam

Mother: Jaalina

Sibling(s): Unknown

Martial Status: Married

Biography

Karishma was born into a noble family, the third child of two affluent parents. To her parent's surprise, she was an empathic metamorph, something prized by her race. While male empathic metamorphs were common, the female empathic metamorphs were born once every seven generations. It so happened that she had been the first one born since, Kamala, the empathic metamorph who brought peace to Krios Prime by marrying the Valtese Chancellor, Alrik of Valt Minor.

Before being whisked away from her mother and father, Karishma lived the first four years of her life in a home utterly devoid of happiness. Her mother was a strict and exceedingly gorgeous woman who never loved her father in the slightest. Her father was greatly embroiled in the politics of Krios Prime and Valt Minor. While her father was seldom home, she never had a chance to escape the piercing gaze of her mother.

Jaalina ruled the home with an iron grip and often applied more pressure to Karishma more than she did her other children. The two elder daughters, Saraswata and Lakala would often leave her out in their games. Karishma was something of a quiet child and took to wandering around the grounds of their family castle. The castle was settled upon the beginning of a mighty wood to the south, mountains to the west, an endless meadow to the east and a small stunning lake to the north.

Karishma's nanny, Armula would often lose her as she would scurry into the woods or go sprinting to the lake's edge or to dance about in the meadow. She truly was a spirited child who adored nature. So it wasn't uncommon to find every one in the castle, ambling about in panic as they screamed her name. Jaalina adored her littlest daughter but nevertheless, she seldom ever allowed her out of her sight. The third year of her life, a baby brother was born and he was named Nolar. With the new baby, Jaalina rarely ever paid attention to the lonely Karishma who then pretended that Armula was her true mother. The Kriosian government soon learned of the birth of a Kriosian empathic metamorph from her greedy father who hoped to be reimbursed. It was almost as if he was selling his own daughter to the state.

At the tender age of 4, she was taken from her parents by the government, to a Royal Village where she had a multitude of servants and tutors. The rest of her childhood and early teenage years were spent bettering herself in the arts, mathematics, science, history, literature and sex.

Where Karishma's early years were lonely, her pre-teenage and teenage years were abudant with attention. She received attention from everyone including the servants, the tutors and even Kriosian politicians who would come to view the new "blossoming flower." Even as a mere girl of twelve, she was viewed highly as one of the loveliest females ever born to their race, a Helen of Troy of sorts. It wasn't long until all of Krios Prime were aware of the new empathic metamorph's beauty. Though petty squabbles broke out as to who would marry her, the issue remained unfinished for she was far too young to wed.

She had a favorite tutor by the name of Syvik who taught both science and mathematics. Syvik was a Vulcan and Karishma took a particular interest in him but she was discouraged from him. She was assigned a new tutor and he was sent away. In the years of preparation, she wasn't allowed even remotely near any individual of the male gender.

Much to her dismay, the new tutor was a female, an aging Kriosian woman with gray hair and steel gray eyes. The ancient woman was named Narma and Narma didn't like Karishma one bit. She would often announce that Karishma was an imbecile and due to her cruelty towards Karishma, she was dismissed.

The third tutor was yet another female by the name of Aaitama with a mane of long chestnut brown hair and soft honey-colored eyes. She treated Karishma with immense respect, often mentoring her like a mother. In time, she began to accept Aaitama as her own mother. As each lesson drew to a close, Karishma began to hunger for more knowledge. What once was a grueling task soon transformed into something of an enjoyable pleasure. Karishma was slowly transforming into everything a Kriosian lady should be.

Years wore on and Karishma soon reached the age of 16. The Kriosian politicians and goverment officials often visited her then to look up her and appraise her worth. Much to their surprise, her beauty had grown and she no longer was the awkward stick-thin girl she once was but an intriguing young woman. Her long red mane was a waterfall down her back and her eyes were two dark orbs that seemed like gems set almond-shaped in her ovate face. This time, more quarrels broke out and the violence increased a hundred-fold. The government officials, politicians, ambassadors and noblemen of authority all met in the capitol city of Krios Prime to discuss the issue. All the same question was on their minnd, {Who is to marry the empathic metamorph?} It took many months for the men to actually make peace but the name of the groom remained undecided.

Word of her profound beauty even reached Valtese and there it spread like wildfire amongst the males. The Kriosian ruler met with the Valtese ruler to discuss the proposal of a marriage for both lucrative and peaceful reasons. The Valtese ruler chose his brother, Cynrik, a swarthy ill-mannered greedy swine of a man who was disliked by the Valtese people in general. The ruler believed that his brother would do better to have a pretty young wife to possibly even aid in winning over his allegiance. It was soon ordained that she was to be wed the hideous Valtese Prince, Cynrik but she had no desire to. Her real desire was to explore amongst the stars and join Starfleet. It seemed so much more appealing than being the wife of some stolid rigid politician. She heard various whispers concerning the Starfleet amongst her servants and the more she researched it, the more interested she became.

Much to her shock and delight, Cynrik was ruthlessly murdered by his brother, Inyrik (a lesser prince) over a familial dispute that included money. Her first thought upon hearing the news was that she was free but indeed she was wrong for the government soon assigned her a new groom, Karan of Mundar.

Karishma soon wedded the young Karan and it wasn't long until she discovered his cruel nature. He was oppressive, cold-hearted and utterly barbaric in demeanor. Outwardly, he appeared to be a suave and "kind-hearted" politician but he wasn't anything of the sort. He was excessively liked by the government, the ruler and the people of Krios Prime. At times he would excerise control over his new young wife and seldom ever allowed her out of his sight. With haste, he became abusive and Karishma couldn't bear the thought of being wed to him.

In early of 2402, she left the home of her husband in the southerly land of Mundar and traveled to the capitol where she lived under the assumed name of Malika. The idea of simply divorcing Karan crossed her mind but to do so would openly shame her family and he would never agree to it. So she took up the position of a waitress and made a meager living scrounging up what she could, lying low. In mid 2402, she met Shane O'Hanlon, a Starfleet Ensign. He was aboard the USS Stonewall that was visiting Krios Prime for a political mission and he was allowed a brief two-week shore leave.

Their friendship began slowly and soon blossomed as they spent more and more time together. While on Krios Prime, Shane shared an all-too brief romance with Karishma. However, the two weeks went by fast and he had to return to his ship.

When he was gone from Krios Prime, she had no desire to linger there so the first thing she did was go to the first Federation Embassy she could find. There, she glanced at various pamphlets and she read extensively about Starfleet and it's benefits. Finally, she sold some of the valuable jewelry she was given by her husband and purchased a ticket on a public shuttle offworld to Earth.

Upon arriving on Earth, she was accepted into Starfleet and enrolled in various different classes, thus recorded by Starfleet to be the first Kriosian Empathic Metamorph to enter Starfleet Academy in Federation history.

In time, she began to realize that what she truly desired was to be a Counselor. She desired to help others instead of being helped herself. She enjoyed nothing more than to bring a smile to someone's face or to brighten up their day. The years that went by at Starfleet Academy were smooth and she piqued much interest in some of the males that attended. However, due to her marred past, she kept to herself, choosing not to get involved with the males she met. During the four years, her interest in various other species grew and she also took classes on Xenobiology to widen her range of knowledge on other species.

With a clever mind, quick whit and a studious habit, she managed to become the top student of her class. Finally she graduated as valedictorian. She accepted the post of Chief Counselor aboard the USS Dirae.

Later on in the life of Karishma, she joined the USS Dirae during their stop at Starbase Zetari and had been aboard for two weeks, easing into the role of a Chief Counselor.

However, her stay on the Dirae was brief for she had to return home to help her ailing mother. Her return home caused something of an issue for her husband pursued her, attempting to win her back. She pressed the issue of possibly having a divorce but all attempts to divorce failed. Karishma remains to this day, married to Karan who will not divorce her.

After seeing that her mother was well, Karishma transferred to a new position on a colony opposed to a starship. The position she chose was that of Counselor on the Astate Colony in the neutral zone.

Medical Evaluation:

Date: SD240708.30

Name of Subject: Karishma

Species of Subject: Kriosian (Empathic Metamorph)

Name of Doctor: Dr. Ellen Channing

Karishma has been fully evaluated and has received all shots needed. The evaluation has been conducted with limited knowledge of the Kriosian anatomy. She possesses somewhat of a strong immune system, however, she often undergoes difficulty regarding her digestion system. She takes pills daily to remedy the situation. Nevertheless, she is fit for work aboard a Starship.

Psych Evaluation:

Date: SD240707.27

Name of Subject: Karishma

Species of Subject: Kriosian (Empathic Metamorph)

Name of Counselor: Cnslr Matthias Grimm

Karishma is an introverted creature that reveals little to others. She is kind and caring outwardly. When witnessing others in trouble, she won't hesitate to offer them assistance. She tends to have sympathy for all beings and creatures. Due to my analysis, she is seen as fit for a position in the Federation fleet.

Service Record

• Stationed on Astate in SD240712