Chyrune Vaughn

**Chyrune Vaughn** was a male Human missionary who helped found the Kaleido Alcove settlement on the planet Iaawe, representing the Children of the Origin Star. Vaughn was a member of the Iaawe Denomination, attending to the needs of Kaleido Alcove with fellow town founders and missionaries Alabas Jenian, Hotaru Bowers, and Ziria Kadis.

Vaughn was one of Hotaru Bowers' two husbands, with her other husband being Alabas Jenian. He was the father of Sonia Vaughn-Bowers, whose mother was Hotaru.

## Biography

### Early Life and Career

Chyrune Vaughn was born on an antiquated world in the Rococo Sector. As a child, Vaughn spent most of his life in a hospital due to having a poor immune system prone to illness. While he spent little time physically exerting himself or communicating with others, Vaughn became very familiar with science and medicine from an early age. He spent most of his childhood reading books, which made him a rather astute individual.

By the time Vaughn was an adult, his immune system managed to improve, and with it his physical wellbeing and strength. Ever since he was a young adult, Vaughn worked both as a local doctor in his hometown and as a member of the town guard. Even with his planet's less-extensive understanding of the field of health and medicine, Vaughn became a valuable member of the community as a physician. His experiences as a guardsman made him skilled in battle.

At some point in his adult life, Vaughn became a devout follower of the Children of the Origin Star. While his family were more moderate followers of the religion, Vaughn believed he could do much more as a dedicated member of the organized religion.

### Mission on Iaawe

In his mid-to-late 30s, Vaughn accompanied fellow missionaries Hotaru Bowers, Alabas Jenian, and Ziria Kadis to the planet Iaawe, situated by the outer western edge of the galactic Central Expanse region. The four missionaries were tasked with establishing a religious colony, with the hope of spreading the Ouronovic faith to others on the backwater world.

During his time on Iaawe, Vaughn fell in love with Hotaru Bowers and decided to enter a romantic relationship with her. Not too long after, Hotaru fell in love with the other male missionary in Kaleido Alcove, Alabas Jenian. Whilst being romantically involved with both men, Hotaru eventually became pregnant with Chyrune's child, and so Hotaru later had two separate marriages; one with her first husband Alabas, and the other with her second husband Chyrune.

Throughout the course of their efforts on Iaawe, multiple people from around the planet came to Kaleido Alcove and eventually converted as members of the Children of the Origin Star. The first new follower was Aika Nina Tears, who came to the colony after leaving her nation of Dabandio and converted from her previous religion to the Ouronovic faith. The second new follower was Braca Black, who initially attempted a raid on the settlement but failed, later offered a forgiving hand and a place within the community, in exchange for learning the ways of the Ouronovists' religion. The third new follower was Diana Wade, who attempted to spy on the colony for her pirate allies but later changed her ways and became an Ouronovist.

Sometime after the weddings, Hotaru gave birth to a daughter, whom she and Chyrune decide to name Sonia Vaughn-Bowers. Chyrune, Hotaru, and Alabas lovingly raised their daughter Sonia and brought her into the Ouronovic faith at an early age, stressing the importance of community, love, and working towards the future.

## Personality and Traits

Vaughn was a Human man with brown eyes, messy brown hair, and medium-toned skin. He was known for his tall and somewhat stocky build, as well as for his large beard and mustache. Compared to the other people in his life, Vaughn was somewhat slower in terms of moving speed.

Many recognized Vaughn as an often sanguine and naturally upbeat man, regardless of the situation. Outspoken, learned, and tough, Vaughn was also known to have been prone to mood swings that came as a result of what was believed to be bipolar disorder. He wore his heart on his sleeve and was a deeply empathetic individual. Having read many books throughout his life, Vaughn was a studious man known for his ambition, kindness, and optimism. Ultimately, Vaughn wished to help others in need, which would play into his role as a member of the Children of the Origin Star.

Vaughn had an attraction to both men and women, and was often known to be the more passionate partner in his relationships.

## Skills and Abilities

As someone who once served his hometown as a doctor and guardsman, Vaughn had extensive knowledge on health and medicine, as well as valuable skills in combat. His strength and stocky build allowed him to perform arduous tasks like mining and construction with relative ease.

## Trivia

* Vaughn is based off of a randomly generated colonist character from the sandbox video game *RimWorld*.
* The name Chyrune was an idea from Naps' friend Mytherin.