Rownan Ch'ranirh

Dr. Rownan Ch'ranirh is a medical doctor on the USS Odyssey.
== Background ==
Rownan was born on Beta Prime in an Andorian colony. His birth mother Fera Sh'zerar, and step fathers  Ikissan Th'katrak and Ishobeb Ch'vaoqan who both worked for the mining and trade business on the planet. Rownan’s stepfather Ikissan was often away traveling with work so he didn’t get to spend much time bonding with him. When Rownan was old enough for school he struggled because his peers often made fun of him and he had troubles concentrating. 
While growing up, he had few friends and would often complain to his parents about having some ‘fuzzy memories’ that hurt his head. They didn't think much of it until he turned 10. That day, he came home from school extremely upset and when they asked what was wrong his speech was jumbled and he kept grabbing his head in pain. Fera took him to a doctor who later had her go to Andoria for Rownan to see a specialist. After traveling to Andoria, Rownan was placed in a mental facility for a week as the specialist monitored his condition. Certain medications were tried and tested but the outcome never relieved Rownan from the pain. It was later found out that the telepathic chemicals and connections in his brain were imbalanced therefore causing auditory hallucinations. Severing some connections through surgery was the only option. Within two weeks from the surgery he was well enough to return home but lost any and all telepathic abilities he may have gained in the future. 
After the surgery he did much better in school and gained an interest in medicine. The relief from being ‘cured’ gave him the desire to pay off his ‘dept’ and help others in need. At age 16 he researched on the Dr who performed his surgery and found out he had studied medicine in StarFleet. One Rownan turned 18, he traveled to Earth, applied to the academy and was accepted. Academy life was a little bit lonely since he wasn’t the most outgoing, sociable person so he spent most of his time studying and working hard to pass his exams. He finished and passed the academy relieved and ready to work.
His first assignment after the academy was on Starbase 133 where he medically treated passengers from ship that came and left daily. He was then transferred to USS Odyssey as the Assistant Medical Officer. 
== Personality ==
At first he appears shy and doesn’t say much. He often gets caught up in his work but once he opens up he shows a more humorous side. 
== Other information ==
* At age 10 he had surgery to reduce the telepathic connections in his brain. He takes a weekly injection for that and to help lower his anxiety. He is no longer a telepath. 
* Likes: Citrus fruits and teas. His work and helping people. Laughing. 
* Dislikes: Super tight spaces (a bit claustrophobic) and being very anxious. 
== Flashbacks ==
* on-the-ice
== Photos/Art ==
File:Anxious Rownan.jpg|Art by Lavender
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