Character Information

Gender		Female
Species		Kriosian
Age		26 (Born 2359)

Physical Appearance

Height		5’8” (173 cm)
Weight		135 lbs (61 kg)
Hair Color		Blonde (rare among Kriosians, almost golden in hue, often drawing curiosity from others)
Eye Color		Emerald green
Physical Description		Athletic but lean build, with the faint iridescent markings characteristic of Kriosians running along her cheekbones and temples. Her blonde hair is an anomaly for her species — kept braided tightly for duty, though off-duty she sometimes lets it flow freely, almost as if in defiance of tradition. Her posture is precise, reflecting both her Starfleet discipline and her Kriosian training in ritualized dance and martial arts.

Family

Father		Jareth Dahris – Former Kriosian Royal Guard, now retired farmer.
Mother		Velara Dahris – Artisan and musician on Krios Prime.
Brother(s)		Kaelen Dahris, younger brother (civilian engineer).
Other Family		Distant noble ties on her mother’s side.

Personality & Traits

General Overview		Lyara projects confidence born of discipline and training, though she sometimes wrestles with whether she is respected as an enlisted crewmember compared to officers. Quick to act when needed, with a razor-sharp instinct for flight and navigation.
Strengths & Weaknesses		Strengths: Fast reflexes, sharp spatial awareness, disciplined, resilient under pressure. Weaknesses: Can be stubborn, reluctant to delegate, carries a chip on her shoulder about being enlisted in officer-heavy environments.
Ambitions		To rise through the enlisted ranks and prove that non-officers can hold vital, respected posts on the bridge.
Hobbies & Interests		Kriosian martial arts and dance, star charts, zero-gravity combat drills, holodeck flight simulations.

Personal History		Lyara was born in 2359 on Krios Prime. Her blonde hair, a rarity among Kriosians, set her apart early in life. Some in her community whispered it was a sign of uniqueness or destiny; others dismissed it as strange. Lyara internalized both views, carrying both pride and a constant urge to prove herself. Her father’s service in the Royal Guard exposed her to discipline and combat arts, while her mother’s creativity inspired her to embrace beauty and elegance. Refusing to be defined solely by her heritage, Lyara enlisted in Starfleet at 18. She quickly excelled in navigation and helm training, gaining a reputation as a natural pilot. By her mid-20s, she was already entrusted with helm duties aboard starships, unusual for an enlisted officer so young.
Service Record		2377 (age 18): Enlists in Starfleet, begins basic training. 2378–2380: Starfleet training, excels in helm/navigation. 2380–2382: Assigned to USS Jenner (Nova-class), Flight Control Specialist. 2382–2384: Promoted to Petty Officer Second Class, transferred to USS Salcombe (Excelsior-class refit). Distinguished herself in escort duty near the Klingon border. 2385–Present: Serving as Chief Helmsman / Flight Control Specialist aboard USS Valiant. Rank: Petty Officer First Class (E-6).

Starship

Task Force Preference

Task Force Alpha