PHYSICALITY - a chimera; sinewy, pale, graying by the time he was 27. Sclera is a dark navy blue and has a notable (green) taptum lucidum. Legs are digitigrade, feet are rat like; opposable digit with a hooked claw; claws are relatively dull (like dog claws). Flexible dorsal "fins" that provide stability during flight. Skin is generally tanner on his back due to sun exposure. Tends to hunch forward in his posture and rarely stands at his full height.

WINGS - Capable of powered flight, also uses those limbs for climbing, occasional support when walking and carrying things (not nearly as dexterous as hands though). Carries wings at relaxed his sides most of the time where it would be easier for him to interacts or carry stuff, really only folding them against his back in crowded spaces.

MODIFICATIONS - Noted that feathered wings are "not typical of his species" who usually have fully webbed wings. The feathers are a modification to substitute the clearly malformed/cropped webbing on his wings (based loosely off an osprey's wing shape patterning). The unnatural blue of the feathers is an indication that the genetic data was manufactured and likely bought on the blackmarket. Feathers have also grown around his neck, shoulders and back as a side effect of this procedure (age ~21-25). Also lost ability to taste capsaicins, spicy tastes generally mild to him.

CLOTHING - has a handful of custom tailored items to fit his anatomy, but otherwise prefers to wear loose clothing that easier for him to get in and out of with wings - wears that jumpsuit in pants mode only, overalls are easier; everything else is some kind of halter top or has arm holes big enough to share with wings.

The three core crew members of The Merkavah are all emotionally closed off in their own ways, but they seem to understand each other and work well together despite constant bickering. End of the day, everyone understands that they are trapped on this ship together so working together is critical to everyone's survival and have come to consider the other two friends. Their skill sets are complimentary, they strive for equal say in decision making and responsibilities despite titles, which they treat as a formality until its time to pull rank.

Not particularly lean or athletic in his human form; dark mane that extend from his head, down his neck and back and slightly pointed ears, which are features that mark him as a therian.

ALTERNATE FORM (WIP) - has features similar to seals and large felines. Paws of forelimb are about as dexterous as they could be will still supporting walking on four limbs (thinking he can grasp but there's limited wrist mobility). Can walk upright on hind legs, but its inefficient. Can't talk in this form, but is able to vocalize close approximations of words in order to communicate (see: seal noises).

Hired by Gus to pilot The Merkavah. Circumstances around hiring Cole were that he was recommended by a friend of a friend and was currently in some hot water with the local authorities and/or criminal factions (TBD on the details of that). Was heavily involved in underground air/space craft racing before coming aboard the Merkavah.

The three core crew members of The Merkavah are all emotionally closed off in their own ways, but they seem to understand each other and work well together despite constant bickering. End of the day, everyone understands that they are trapped on this ship together so working together is critical to everyone's survival and have come to consider the other two friends. Their skill sets are complimentary, they strive for equal say in decision making and responsibilities despite titles, which they treat as a formality until its time to pull rank.

a psion that passes as human; has naturally denser bones and muscles as a side effect of her psionic abilities.

PSIONIC ABILITIES - can redirect energy through her body, which generally manifests as super strength. Also has the ability to absorb energy from external sources, however she cannot store energy indefinitely and has to "release" it to avoid taking physical damage (i.e. bone fractures/breaks, heatstroke or possibly external/internal burns and cells rupturing)

MODIFICATIONS - reinforced "long bones" (arms, legs) and spine which allows her to push the limits of what her body could naturally handle. Cybernetic implants offload overflow kinetic energy that her body can't immediately use and is a fail safe so she doesn't physically hurt herself.

(WIP) Rene likely set out on her own to try and put some distance between her and her family. Was able to get around by offering to be security/muscle aboard ships and then staying planet side if she was able to find work or someone who'd let her crash.

Brought aboard The Merkavah initially as a passenger (moving between locations), and was later given an offer to join the crew following a close call with a criminal faction (details are TBD). She's staying on the Merkavah "until something more interesting turns up" (nothing has yet).

The three core crew members of The Merkavah are all emotionally closed off in their own ways, but they seem to understand each other and work well together despite constant bickering. End of the day, everyone understands that they are trapped on this ship together so working together is critical to everyone's survival and have come to consider the other two friends. Their skill sets are complimentary, they strive for equal say in decision making and responsibilities despite titles, which they treat as a formality until its time to pull rank.