S.S. Constantinople Crew / MCs At A Glance
(Because not all have art / finalized character designs yet)
Skipper - Jaal Ortega
Trill / Human hybrid - Male - 37 years old. Jaal is the newest skipper of the Constantinople, inheriting the position from his uncle after his retirement. Jaal is a bit darker than the average trill and his spots are a little harder to notice. He has black hair with a loose curl pattern that he keeps at ear length.
Being half human meant it was not likely to be considered a symbiote candidate, so he focused on learning his uncle’s trade of being a freighter’s skipper. Now he finally has his chance to prove himself, on his own. He’s young, energetic, and still getting used to being the one in charge.
First Mate - Franklin Quibb
Human - Male - 67 years old. A man with years of starship experience and the wrinkles to show it. Shorter and frailer in his old age. He walks with a cane, though his dependence on it fluctuates throughout the day. He mostly handled the ship’s administrative tasks, and is in charge of the manifest.
He is a cheerful fellow with a penchant for playing tricks, joking around, making puns, and telling tall tales. Though never to the point of harm, and always given away by his own laughter. He also tells stories about his experiences with the Maquis, the Federation, and during the Dominion War. Though always vague about what exactly he was doing to end up in these situations.
Pilot / Navigator - Ta’nil
Vulcan - Female - 50 years old. By all appearances an average Vulcan. She keeps her black hair long and in a tight bun. Her eyes are an unusually striking blue, a rare mutation for Vulcans that affected her vision as a child until she underwent corrective surgery.
She does not completely follow the principles of Vulcan stoicism. Though she became quite good at masking while growing up and it is a hard habit to break. Her main emotional outlet is through adrenaline-seeking: extreme sports, intense survival simulations, and of course stunt flying. That last one sometimes comes in handy went she is on the job.
Engineer / Operations - Kellio
Bolian - Female - 23 years old. Somewhat of an engineering prodigy, she had been working on space stations since she graduated at age 19. She had the typical appearance of a Bolian, however she chooses to grow out her platinum-white hair rather than shave it as many do.
She is outgoing, cheerful, friendly, and tries to see the best in people. Honest in all things, and sometimes forgetting that is not a common trait. She has difficulty saying no to people, especially if they claim to really, truly need her help. This can lead to her making commitments without thinking, or striking deals with the wrong people, which often lands her in trouble.
Cultural Guide - Bim
Vendorian - Male - 8 years old. He is a typical Vendorian, with rust/sienna skin with darker green eyes. He usually remains in his natural form or takes the forms of inanimate objects, but he does have a “borrowed” humanoid form (a darker skinned Vulcan with tight curls) as well as an Andorian form.
Bim is a member of the Vendorian Friendship Corps, a volunteer organization whose purpose is to “observe and promote universal friendship across species and planets”. He takes this mission very seriously. As a result, he has learned the languages and customs of many species that were once isolated as part of the Romulan Empire. This makes him uniquely qualified to guide the crew through this region of space.
Computer Specialist - Tasuchat
Cadassian - male - 26 years old. Born during the reconstruction after the Dominion War, he grew up on Cardassia. He is tall and broad shouldered. His skin has a slight yellowish tint. He specializes in computer technology, interfaces and coding. He also plays the
He is shy by nature, thinks deeply and has the habit of zoning out while doing so. This quietness can intimidate some. But at heart he is really a bit of a nerd and gentle giant. He’s slightly insecure about people projecting onto him what they expect of a Cardassian.
Post Edited March 2026 to be updated and in compliance with current canon!
