Derek Sullivan

Counselor Derek Sullivan is a psychologist on the USS Odyssey.
== Background ==
Born on Earth to Angelica and Michael Sullivan, Derek was the middle child of three and a bit of a black sheep. 
His sister became a teacher, and his brother became an engineer. Then Derek decided to go to space, he worked a few odd jobs on and off before deciding to enroll in the Academy. 
Despite his laid back personality, he’d always been a good student. That didn’t change at the academy, he quickly discovered his strength lay within the social sciences. More specifically psychology, so he set himself down the track to becoming a counsellor on a starship.
His first assignment was a five year mission on a scientific research vessel, a Miranda class called the USS Lawson, where he met his now-wife Avarin. 
He then worked as a counsellor on a research space station for 3 years, before the opportunity to work on the Odyssey came up.
== Appearance ==
Brown hair that can be slightly unruly at times, light eyes, goatee. Strong jaw, nice smile. 6’ and about 190 lbs with a muscular build. 
== Personality ==
Laid back and a little goofy, he likes to tell bad jokes and tease the people around him. He’s very loyal to his friends, and will bend over backwards for them if they need help. He’s got an artistic streak and likes to draw, and occasionally paint with watercolours. He genuinely cares about his patients and will make time to see them, even if it’s late.
He occasionally chafes under orders he doesn’t agree with, and might gripe in private later. But he’s never disobeyed a lawful order, and usually has great respect for those in leadership roles. 
He adores his wife, they seem like an odd pair. But he’s very happy with her, and is as affectionate as she’ll tolerate. 
== Psych Evaluation ==
He feels like a fraud at times, and struggles to accept his accomplishments. But other than a touch of imposter syndrome he’s pretty average in the psych department. 
== Medical ==
No allergies, augmentations, or ailments. 
== Other information ==
* Married. 
* Left handed. 
* Can be a little squeamish.
* Likes: Sports, art, reading about psychology. Avarin. Animals. Smoothies.
* Dislikes: eggs, being cold, skiing, tennis.
Category:Characters
Category:Odyssey Crew
Category:Medical
Category:Lieutenant JG
Category:Human
Category:Male
Category:Junior Officer
Category:GalaxyMind