Beth Sipal

**Beth Sipal**, née unknown, was an Ologan researcher and scientist from the planet Cassiopeia Prime. She was part of the United Cassiopeian Republic expedition team that was sent to the planet Kharaal Baina, where she met her husband, Ergazo Sipal.

## Biography

### Early Life

Around the year 5930 ASA, Beth was born on the planet Cassiopeia Prime, the galactic capital of the Republic. Growing up, Beth heard many stories about her parents' homeworld of Ologi.

Eventually in her early adulthood, she became a researcher and scientist for the UCR, being put onto any big projects that called for her field of work whenever necessary.

### Job On Kharaal Baina

Late in 5956 ASA, Beth was hired to do intensive field research on an expedition to the planet of Kharaal Baina. It was here where she met Ergazo Sipal, an Antumbrian labourer. The two encountered several abnormalities on the planet, as the planet had an ancient curse placed onto it by the Deceiver. This curse manifested in the ancient pyramids of the planet, which were said to have been there well before anyone migrated to the planet long ago.

Beth and Ergazo Sipal accompanied fellow researcher Jasiruusir when the latter decided to ask the native Bainan villagers about the dire situation on Kharaal Baina. Jas spoke to a scarred fruit vendor with white scleras and white irises, as well as a mother named Ekhün who managed to speak little Common. The three Republic workers learned that many ships that came by Kharaal Baina crashed, and that the villages of the planet had few resources and poor soil for cultivating healthy crops. The fruit vendor even informed the three Republic workers on how the ships of the first Bainan colonists broke down long ago, so fleeing the planet was not an option for them.

#### Exploring the Pyramids/Meeting the Dark God

Researchers Jas, Alma Erifuh, and some members of the expedition team eventually ventured into the pyramids of Kharaal Baina, as many Bainans believed them to be the source of the planet's curse. Beth was hesitant to go with the expedition team into the pyramids, but Ergazo was willing to come along and protect her. Within the pyramids, the expedition team discovered ancient murals and legends. Some of the murals showed a pantheon of beings, with a more ghostly an undead one being exiled from their ranks. Others showed this being devising some sort of revenge plot.

Eventually, the expedition team was split up through the dark magic forces of the pyramids, leaving Beth and Ergazo alone by themselves. The Deceiver appeared before the two of them, forming himself out of green smoke. He messed with Beth's mind, teasing her for being fond of Ergazo for being everything she wasn't. The Deceiver implied that it was possibly that she wanted something more permanent than a protector, before fading away. Beth and Ergazo took this as a romantic bond, flustered from the odd encounter with the dark god.

#### Conclusion

The curse was eventually lifted after the Deceiver met with the UCR expedition team, and so Beth and her colleagues were able to leave Kharaal Baina, which later joined the UCR for further aid. Kharaal Baina was allowed to finally prosper, with life and purity returning to the once accursed planet.

### Marriage

After the incidents on Kharaal Baina, Beth and Ergazo grew closer and eventually wed. They lived together on Cassiopeia Prime ever since.

## Personality and Traits

Beth was an Ologan woman with green skin, black-colored eyes, and brown hair. She wore big glasses and often tied her hair in a braid.

As a researcher, Beth was well-versed in academia and enjoyed learning more about the galaxy. However, she was not well-accustomed to dangerous field research. She liked being as prepared as she possibly could during expeditions, which meant carrying much more than she probably needed at times. She cared much for her own material possessions and was fearful of them being damaged by others during expeditions.

Beth was easily frightened and easily flustered. This being said, she was not confident in expressing her feelings for others. Growing closer to Ergazo helped Beth grow out of her shell more.

## Skills and Abilities

As a researcher and scientist for the Republic, Beth's best abilities were in her academic prowess. She knew much about many things,