Lieutenant Larissa Baylor

Character Information

Gender		Female
Species		Human
Age		28
Date of Birth		2354
Place of Birth		Athens, Greece

Physical Appearance

Height		5'7
Weight		138
Hair Color		Dark brown
Eye Color		brown
Physical Description		Larissa has a poised frame that is athletic but not overly muscular, with the balance of grace and strength that comes from years of both martial training and physical fitness. She prefers practicality on duty, keeping her hair tied back when working, though off duty she allows her hair to fall freely. Her Mediterranean heritage gives her a warm complexion and expressive features, complemented by sharp eyes that seem always alert.

Family

Father		Demetrius Baylor
Mother		Isabella Romano-Baylor

Personality & Traits

General Overview		Larissa is intelligent, observant, and approachable. She embodies a balance of discipline, vigilance, and compassion, with a strong sense of loyalty to her crew and ship as she is fiercely protective of. While she carries a natural warmth, she tempers it with professionalism, keeping personal matters private until trust is earned. Though disciplined, she does not let Starfleet service consume her identity. She can be warm and approachable off duty, often showing her cultural heritage through cooking, music, or storytelling, however on duty she adopts a more reserved demeanor, preferring to let her actions and decisions speak for her. She is methodical, always considering consequences before taking action, though in the heat of crisis she has proven decisive and steady.
Strengths & Weaknesses		Strengths Analytical thinker; quick to assess situations and adapt. Calm under pressure, especially during crises. Strong communicator; able to connect with both peers and superiors effectively. Loyal to her shipmates and willing to put herself on the line for others. Weaknesses Can be overly cautious, preferring to gather every detail before acting. Holds herself to high standards and struggles with guilt when mistakes occur. Sometimes internalizes stress rather than voicing it. Struggles with perfectionism, making mistakes weigh on her more heavily than they should.
Ambitions		Larissa does not yet aspire to command but wishes to become a master of her chosen field. She hopes to one day instruct at Starfleet Academy, passing on her knowledge and experience to the next generation of cadets. In the meantime, she is focused on growing into a respected senior officer aboard the Endeavour.
Hobbies & Interests		Off duty, she enjoys cooking traditional Mediterranean meals, playing classical guitar, and studying Earth history.

History

Personal History

Larissa was born in Athens, Greece, to Demetrius Baylor, a cultural historian, and Isabella Romano-Baylor, a linguist of Italian descent. Her family valued education and heritage, raising Larissa in a household rich with stories of Earth’s history and traditions. She grew up bilingual, fluent in both Greek and Italian, and her parents instilled in her a love for learning and service. Though her parents had hoped she might follow in their academic footsteps, Larissa was drawn to the stars. After witnessing a Starfleet vessel in orbit during a cultural exchange program as a child, she knew she wanted to serve.

Starfleet Records

Duty Shift		Alpha
Service Record		2354 – Born in Athens, Greece. 2368 – Inspired by a Starfleet cultural exchange on Luna; first decision to pursue Starfleet service 2372 – Enrolled in Starfleet Academy, specializing in Security & Tactical Operations 2376 – Graduated with honors, commissioned as Ensign. Assigned to the USS Cairo (Excelsior-class) 2379 – Promoted to Lieutenant (JG). Commended for leadership during a skirmish with Orion raiders, where she successfully coordinated the ship’s defense while her superior officer was incapacitated 2382 – Promoted to full Lieutenant and assigned as Chief Security & Tactical Officer aboard the brand-new Sovereign-class USS Endeavour. Starfleet recognized her as both a capable tactician and a steady hand fit to lead a larger department on a flagship-class starship