Yim

## Overview

Yim, a Tellia male, is a serving officer in the Union Defense Force (UDF) at the time of the Callaxian Civil War, which began when he was 23 S years old. Yim's personality has always been charming and charismatic, making him very popular among his peers. He is a romantic at heart, often flirting for fun, and is known for his eloquence and way with words. His specialty when it comes to poetry is romance.

## Early Life

Yim grew up on Tel Adder, instead of Tel 1 like his Aunt Del, in a militaristic family setting. His mother (from Tel 1) has dark skin and his father (from Tel Adder) has very pale skin, leading to Yim having a medium-to-light skin tone. Like all Tellia, he has a light exoskeleton. He has frequently pondered different paths in life, like his grandfather who became a renowned chef, but didn't have the resolve to break free from expectations. He entered basic training for the UDF at the age of 16, which is not that unusual for some Tellia. Depending on circumstances, basic training can serve as a kind of secondary school as well. Joining at such a young age gives some benefits in terms of earlier advancement. As a child, he would alternate between being a social butterfly and being very moody. He never lacked for friends, but his mood swings would sometimes confuse and alienate them. Yim developed a romantic interest in girls from an early age, though his sexual orientation would expand in later years.

At the age of 20, Yim was diagnosed with a Tellian mood disorder known as EFD. Ongoing Tellian research seeks to regulate this disorder with a small number of Tellia-made nanobots (which can function alongside Frex nanos), but unfortunately progress in this area has been slow for reasons that elude medical researchers.

Effusion Fragmentation Disorder (EFD): This disorder emerges from the Tellia's deeply held value of emotional intensity. Tellians with EFD can sometimes experience emotions with an intensity far greater than the average Tellia. They are unable to regulate these emotions and oscillate rapidly between extreme emotional states. Due to the Tellian cultural emphasis on emotional intensity, this condition is often undiagnosed, leading to a lack of effective treatment options. In recent years, diagnosis of this disorder has become a bit more common.

## Military Service

Yim's family ties to distinguished military figures like his aunt and grandmother, both of whom were very young when they became generals, partly influenced his entry into the military. Although joining the military was the path of least resistance for Yim, his sharp mind and tactical abilities saw him thrive in every assignment he was given over his four years of service after basic training. He is an intermediary officer, a role that is seen as a bridge between rank-and-file soldiers and the full officers such as Del and Ledev Amal.

Despite his relative success in the military, Yim's passion for his career has wavered. In an effort to learn more about dedication and commitment to the military, he requested to work with Del, who was respected for her military commitment, on her next assignment. Del agreed. This turned out to be the Callaxian Civil War.

## Relationship with Callax

Yim quickly developed an unexpectedly deep affection for Callax. He finds its beauty strangely captivating and its people oddly charming. He secretly feels more "at home" on Callax than he ever did on Tel Adder, and he can't explain why, even to himself. However, the ongoing war and the societal Stratum structure of Callax deeply troubles him. He feels torn about a Union victory leading to the preservation of the Stratum.

## Personal Life and Interests

Outside of his military duties, Yim harbors a passion for cooking and dreams of owning a restaurant one day. He's also a romantic, who is known to flirt for fun. Despite his flirtatious nature however, he admits that his ultimate goal is an exclusive relationship based on deep feelings of love and mutual respect. He respects boundaries and will always cease flirting if asked to stop or if he senses hesitance in the other person.

Despite the Tellian predisposition toward Created, Yim is not religious at all. It isn't that he absolutely believes there is no god (or gods) out there, or that he's dead certain there is no afterlife, it's more that he feels that life has enough to offer without speculating on what might be waiting at the end of it. He has simply never felt much interest in religious things. Because of the culture in the Union, this has never presented much of a problem for him.