Ensign Cordell Forgrave

Character Information

Gender		Male
Species		Human
Age		21
Date of Birth		Jul 15, 2367
Place of Birth		Corydon, Iowa, Earth
Nicknames/Aliases		Cord

Physical Appearance

Height		6'0
Weight		160
Hair Color		Black
Eye Color		Green
Physical Description		Cord typically wears his hair down and loose, since it usually hangs down halfway to his shoulders. There are sometimes, whether for practicality or comfort, that he will tie it up. He has a more scrawny build, with a little bit of bulk hidden in between.

Family

Father		Thomas Forgrave, PhD
Mother		Melissa Hyden, PhD
Brother(s)		James Forgrave, PhD Thomas Forgrave Jr., PhD Eric Forgrave, PhD

Personality & Traits

General Overview		Cord tends to be apprehensive of physical interactions, due to his abusive childhood. He also has a tendency to put himself down about a lot, including his intelligence, and his abilities within Starfleet.
Strengths		Cord is a very organized individual, being able to keep track of several lists at the same time. He also is good with names, and he can easily keep track of who is supposed to be where.
Weaknesses		Cord tends to keep to himself, avoiding physical contact whenever possible, and he is adamant about avoiding conflict, including fighting. He often puts himself down about his abilities, even though his eldest brother calls him brilliant.
Hobbies & Interests		In his free time, Cord prefers to read a holonovel while relaxing with a cup of (unsynthesized) hot chocolate.

Personal History

Personal History

Cordell was born as the fourth and youngest child to Thomas and Melissa Forgrave, Cordell seemed like his brothers at first. Unlike his brothers, however, his talents we not in academics, he tested too low for the gifted program in primary school--something all of his brothers got into. That's where things with his seemingly perfect family turned horrible. His parents became abusive not long after he entered school at age 5, and the more he failed to achieve to their standards, the worse it got. He would wind up in the hospital 14 times before he was 11, and while people suspected things, they didn't want to cause conflict--or a loss of educational funding provided by the family. He chose Starfleet at age 10, calling the stars his escape from a nightmare, and began trying to get in. Seven years later, after finally being removed from his situation, he got not only his chance in Starfleet, but the counseling and mental help he needed.

Prof. History

Service Chronology

2384-2388 Starfleet Academy Present- Assigned to the USS Arizona as a Counselor's Aide

Medical History

Medical Profile		"The Forgrave family brought Cordell, their youngest, in with reports of a broken arm. Bruises on both forearms present suspicions of abuse. Recommend authorities check into the family." Chief of Medicine, Wayne Co. Hospital, Corydon Ia, 2370 "Cordell Forgrave presented again at hospital after having reportedly fallen down the stairs in the family home. Injuries do not seem consistent with a fall, recommend psychological evaluation. "Chief of Medicine, Wayne Co. Hospital, Corydon Ia, 2374 "Cadet Forgrave presented in medical with reports of insomnia, he was given medication to help him sleep and he was asked to return in a week's time." Chief of Medicine, Starfleet Medical, Starfleet academy, San Francisco, CA. No other notable injuries/medical conditions.
Psychological Profile		Cordell can best be described as traumatized, due to his childhood. He is a near-constant insomniac, which ends up with him usually in sickbay from falling asleep in weird places, followed by a visit to the counselor for the same reason. Its difficult navigating his memories of twisted abuse and neglect, yet one wonders how he continues to go on with things as he remembers what happened to him. He originally resisted any form of physical contact, but the help of a friend and mentor he found while at the academy helped him progress beyond that, to where he can tolerate contact but conflict isn't his forte.

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