Category:Characters

Have a question about what all is here, character wise? This page is where you want to be, then. While not all of our characters are listed here, you can look up key characters with the best completed profiles to lead by example or characters that are essential in the plot. Whatever your needs be, whether you have questions or are just curious, take a peek and see what you can find out about us!

When You're Making Your Character
This whole section is about making your character. From the moment than an idea sparks to when the profile is approved, this area is to help you out. So, please read thoroughly and take advantage of the links we’ve compiled as well as our collective experience at character development.

Also, Consider This...
Shakaree has a section titled Available Characters. These characters have been referenced or somehow named in the game and are available. You can see a complete list of those characters by looking at the 'Available Characters' category. This list will grow regularly and the character will be on the planet and available for application.

The Basics
The first thing you need to do is download the profile template. This template, located here has fields for all the information we require for a player to know about their character. To be honest, some people get annoyed, but it is the basics like your character’s personal history, family and what they look like. As the player, you really want to know this before you start playing a character and, as the moderators, we need to see it and approve of it before they become active. (Don’t worry, 98% of profiles get approved, it is more for proofing and god-modding.)

While you are designing your character, keep this in mind: Flawed is good. A perfect character will not be approved, and even if he or she was, perfect leaves no room for growth or mistakes, all which is exciting and essential to any plots or history you want to have. Keep in mind that too complicated can also be too much as well.

Also, right now don't accept canon characters. This is a chance to design someone original while still working with an established species.

What's in a Name?
This is another essential part of your character. Unless your character is a Human born on Earth, you probably have to get a little creative. We’ve never heard of a Cardassian named Charlie Buckett or Kathy the Vorta, so with these characters it is best to look at some of the links we’ve provided. Since we’re strictly an ‘original only’ game you can’t directly use any of those names, but you can borrow parts. For example, Skrain Dukat is a canon Cardassian. So is Jasad and Corat Damar. You can’t have a character name Corat Damar, but you could have one named Skrain Damar (don’t use that, it’s just too obvious).

Cardassian Names and Links
Unlike the Vorta below, Cardassians are easier. We’ve found a list of Cardassian names thanks to memory-alpha.org. You can’t use the whole name, but you can borrow the first or last name of someone and mix it with someone else. Eventually we’ll separate this into two lists, male and female, but until then follow the link to learn about the character’s gender. Most of them will probably be male. These are just suggestions an you are welcome to make your own first or surnames, just keep in mind that these are alien names and wouldn’t likely sound like the western European names many of us are accustomed to. Cardassian names on Memory Alpha. Cardassian Military ranks via Memory Beta

Vorta
With the Vorta we’ve put together some possible names after taking a look at how Vorta names sound. You’re welcome to any that aren’t used on this list (used ones are linked and thus, taken. They remain as inspiration). We’ve also linked to some sources we found. Browse the names we invented and the links we found for your future Vorta.

(Please note that there are valid, conflicting arguments about Vorta. While in the future an essay on the issue will be written up, if you want to make a Vorta, please consult with the admin while you are doing it. Thanks!) Rannen (male) Sejanna (female) Kilan (male) Nyrani (female) If none of these suit you, you can also look at Vorta names on Memory Alpha and at Vorta names on Memory Beta.

Federation Species
The Federation encompasses a lot of different species and cultures. Like the Cardassian list above, we’ve done the same with non-Human species below, however we were able to provide some extra resources for your human characters.

Human
Naturally, we’ve got a good handle on Human names. Because there is a plethora of resources available to expecting parents and those looking up their ancestry, we’ve got a lot of places that we can pick names from. The first one on our list, 20,000 Names never fails to deliver a huge selection of given names from all over the world. If your character has a human name, you’ll find the given one there! Our second choice is Behind the Name, which allows you to search by beginning letter or surname origin. This is great if your character’s family history is important to them or will be in the future.

Other Federation Species
It would be a bit repetitive to repeat everything we said on the Cardassian section above. Like above, you can mix and match given and surnames. In the future we’ll provide a list of female and male names, but until then you can explore the lists we have of some popular Federation species. Andorian Characters via Memory Alpha Vulcan Characters via Memory Alpha Bajoran Characters via Memory Alpha

Looks Are Important...
…especially when you’re playing somebody.

Googling “middle aged captain-like graying male in a uniform” probably isn’t going to provide something that you would want to use however, searching for “middle aged man” brings up a lot of stock photos. Personally we suggest looking at talent websites, such as OneSourceTalent or OneModelPlace. Also, consider TV actors. This will provide you with more than one or two images to choose from for profile pictures or any photo editing, such as putting them in a uniform, that you want done. You can check out the Internet Movie Database for actors and actresses in television and movies.

And Lastly, Personality
Personality is also very important, and probably the most challenging part of developing a new character. Understandably so, a lot of a character’s personality develops in the first portion of their lives, i.e. you playing them. Despite this, it is important to have a grasp on who they are before you begin playing them. They can change, they probably will, but you need to have an idea of a starting point. A good way to determine a character’s personality is to look at real personalities around you. Personality Test Center allows you to test your own personality as well as see what your character’s personality might be according to psychiatrist Carl Jung. Take a look at the above link and have a little fun! We’ll be looking for a personality that is reasonably developed in the profile.

The Surivivors
While the Cardassians and Vorta are all part of the Dominion, one always tends to stick to their own species when their species is considered xenophobic, or if they have a superiority complex. Because of this, the Cardassian and Vorta populations are listed separate, however they are still considered Dominion.

Cardassian Population

 * Ulani Jasad

Vorta Population

 * Sejanna

Federation Crew Population

 * Hebrin Tayel

The 'Others'
The 2374/5 crashes weren't the first people to stumble on this planet. And, they weren't the only ones to survive it either. While not a hot spot with a new ship on a weekly basis, other ships have crashed, survived, and managed to form a life on the planet that they couldn't escape. This is a growing plot and not a group of people that the suvivors will come into contact with immediately.

(Please see this topic to learn more about this plot!)