Beni'Oro

## Beni'Oro vas Shellen

**Beni'Oro vas Shellen**, formerly **Beni'Oro nar Krodessa**, is a quarian political dissident and exile living aboard Depot Dowanubo where he serves as head of the IndCon movement.

## Biography

Born on the vessel *Krodessa*, Beni'Oro was raised traditionally within the Migrant Fleet. He excelled in the social courses throughout his education, always serving as something of a peacemaker among his friends and peers while taking hits on the more technical aspects of his studies. His math, engineering and science scores desiccated where his social skills continued to bear fruit.

When time came for his Pilgrimage, Beni'Oro was twenty years old, slightly older than average. He spent this adventure hopping between asari colony worlds, beginning at his drop-off point of Illium and continuing through Outer Council Space, though he never made it to Thessia itself.

He was enamored by the democratic nature of the Asari Republics and wished to bring something like it to the fleet, more say for the people as opposed to the admiralty board and the captains.

Returning to the Migrant Fleet after spending almost 15 years studying the intricacies of the republican state of mind, he was begrudgingly accepted by one of the largest vessels, the *Shellen*. Though he had nothing physical to offer besides the few scraps of mechanical gear and provisions he had obtained, he swore the ideas he carried would more than make up for his lackluster gift.

In short, the fleet would never agree.

Finding a landing spot as a social worker amidst the vessel's gardens, familial districts and engineering decks he provided mental support to the people of the *Shellen*. While working to create a more stable environment during the daytime, he spent his evenings spreading the ideas of democracy amongst those who would listen. While many were willing to entertain his notions, most were quick to counter that the situation onboard the Migrant Fleet necessitated the form of government that the Admiralty Board and the captains provided.

He continued this night-and-day work for nearly forty years, through his marriage, the birth of his daughter, and into her own pilgrimage. Though the Conclave and the Admiralty Board tolerated his ideas, they kept a close eye on the man.

In early 2178 however, things would take a dark turn for Beni'Oro. Amidst the news that an unknown virus had been identified aboard the Migrant Fleet, he pushed forwards with a public presentation he was giving aboard the *Rayya.* While no lockdown orders had yet been instilled, public meetings among strangers were frowned upon. Beni did not comply.

Giving his speech to a rather paltry crowd of fifty-odd quarians, his message did not truly matter. What mattered was that present at his speech was none other than an admiral's wife, Hana'Nim vas Rayya. Among several others who were present at the discussion, she was exposed to the virus and eventually succumbed to the illness. Beni was jailed as the outbreak was tracked back to his meeting, awaiting judgement from the board.

Delivering the sentence personally, admiral Rael'Zorah vas Alarei exiled Beni'Oro, and he was dumped with other criminals and vagrants on the oft-used elcor world of Ekuna. While he would never emotionally recover from the loss of his wife and daughter, he continued to stir over the ideas from his youth. Eventually making his way to Depot Dowanubo high over the heavy-gravity world, he founded IndCon, a political movement hoping to grant non-elcor representation to the station's leadership.

## Personality

Beni'Oro is a very driven man, though a very single-minded character as well. When he sets his mind to a goal he is relentless in its pursuit though he forgets to look at the consequences. He truly does care for the wellbeing of others and is a man of deep empathy, though his lack of foresight and thoughtfulness lead him into many tragic situations.

## Physical Description

Beni's suit is made of a deep blue fabric with silver accents and black stitching material. It is simply patterned with cubic shapes.

## Armament

While he is averse to combat, he carries with him an M-12 Locust in case things go south. His omni-tool is equipped with the combat abilities Overload, Energy Drain and Defensive Drone.

## Family

* Leilis'Den - *Spouse*
* Cera'Oro - *Daughter*