Character Reference Sheet
Dr. Rian Jengu
The Healer on the Frontier's Edge
In a galaxy driven by profit and power, Dr. Rian Jengu is a rare exception: a healer guided by pure compassion. After graduating from one of the most prestigious medical academies in the Meridian Zone, he deliberately turned his back on a lucrative career. Instead, he chose to dedicate his life to the under-resourced and overlooked, practicing medicine in the makeshift clinics and chaotic detention centers of the galactic frontier, where a steady hand and a calm heart are often the most valuable tools.
At a Glance
Species:
Human
Profession:
Physician, Surgeon, Xenobiologist, Researcher
Defining Trait:
Unwavering Empathy. Rian's ability to see the person behind the injury makes him the crew's moral compass and emotional core.
Key Skill:
Frontier Medicine. He is a master of improvisation, capable of treating a vast array of species and injuries with limited resources. He often uses meditation to maintain focus under extreme pressure.
Prior Posting:
General Care Clinic, Level 18, Edgepoint Station.
Closest Ally:
Nixxorrii "Nix" Pa'a, his brilliant and chaotic Taree'karin medical understudy.
A Philosophy of Healing
Rian believes that medicine is more than just patching wounds or curing diseases. For him, true healing requires understanding the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. This holistic approach makes him an incredibly perceptive doctor, able to diagnose the emotional and psychological trauma that often accompanies physical injury. He is a patient listener and a quiet observer, and his calm, centered presence has a stabilizing effect on the entire crew, making the Orriona's med bay a sanctuary of both physical and emotional recovery.
The Partner in Chaos: Rian & Nix
Rian's steadfast calm is perfectly balanced by the brilliant, theatrical energy of his Taree'karin partner, Nix. Their relationship is the heart of his personal story. Rian was the one who recognized Nix's genius and rescued him from the Dakavo Detention Center, and in return, Nix offers a fierce, unwavering loyalty. While Rian provides the structure and ethical guidance, Nix provides the chaotic, out-of-the-box thinking that allows them to solve impossible medical mysteries. Together, they form one of the most formidable medical teams on the frontier.
The Reluctant Warrior
Though he has a deep aversion to violence, Rian is not naive. His years on the frontier have taught him that sometimes, peace must be defended. When recruited by Orriona, he accepts his role, bringing his medical expertise to the front lines of a galactic conflict. While he may be the last to pick up a weapon, his courage is unquestionable, and his primary mission is always the same: to preserve life, no matter the cost.
Did You Know?
Rian is an accomplished cook, often preparing meals for the crew as a way to build community and provide comfort.
He carries a simple, portable meditation bench with him on all his travels, a physical anchor for his mental and spiritual discipline.
Rian's academy specialization was in xenobiology, giving him an encyclopedic knowledge of the physiologies of dozens of different alien species, a skill that is invaluable on the diverse crew of the Orriona.