Commander Krethan Son of Vrenneth
Name Krethan Son of Vrenneth
Position Executive Officer
Rank Commander
Biographical Information
| Gender | Male | |
| Species | Klingon | |
| Affiliation | Klingon Defense Force | |
| Date of Birth | Third Moon, 2360 | |
| Place of Birth | Ke'Shari, First City, Qo'noS |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 6'2" | |
| Weight | 235LBS | |
| Hair Color | Brown | |
| Eye Color | Brown | |
| Physical Description | Krethan is broad-shouldered and muscular, his body honed by a lifetime of training but carried with grace rather than brute swagger. His frame is leaner than the average Klingon officer,more striking than hulking, and his presence is commanding not because of mass, but intention. Every movement is deliberate, as if he were constantly editing himself in real time. His skin is a rich, deep bronze, marked with faint ritual scars across his upper arms and down his back — gifts from his time on Boreth, not the battlefield. His forehead ridges are elegant, arching back smoothly and tapering into the natural lines of his scalp, a genetic hallmark of House Vrenneth. He wears his dark hair shorter than is typical for a Klingon Warrior. His eyes are deep brown with gold flecks. They are expressive, thoughtful, and occasionally playful, but sharpened when needed. He rarely glares. He regards. Though in uniform he carries a full set of Klingon armor with dignity and gravitas, off-duty Krethan is fond of draped fabrics, rich earth tones, and jewelry often sporting ringed ears, a necklace of Boreth stone that soften the image of a traditional Klingon man. |
Character Background
| Overview & History | rethan was born in 2360, in the spires of Ke’Shari, the ancestral seat of House Vrenneth in the First City, a House known for its cold pragmatism, rigid structure, and unflinching commitment to tradition. His father, Vrenneth, was a famed warlord who once fought in the conflicts against the Romulans and oversaw brutal campaigns on the Gorn border. Krethan’s mother, Lady K’Renn, died in a blood duel shortly after his 6th birthday, her name later erased from family records due to her opposition to House policy. From a young age, Krethan was quieter than his cousins. He enjoyed storytelling, martial poetry, and dueling not for the violence, but for the fun of it. He loved the texture of silks beneath his armor. He admired beauty in his fellow warriors, male and female alike. By the age of 12, it was obvious to everyone: Krethan would never be the son Lord Vrenneth wanted. At 15, after a vicious public shaming at a Great Hall gathering, Krethan ran away not in cowardice, but to forge a different path. He joined a monastery on Boreth, where he studied the ancient teachings of Kahless as philosophy, not dogma. At 18, Krethan returned to Qo’noS and enlisted in the Klingon Defense Force. His style was unorthodox, measured, precise, emotionally intelligent. He inspired loyalty not through dominance, but through empathy, through knowing when to raise his voice and when to lower it. Though derided early in his career for being “effeminate,” “soft,” or “dishonorable,” he earned distinction during a skirmish with the Gorn, where he single-handedly held a failing flank long enough to evacuate wounded warriors — saving lives that had once mocked him. His promotion to Commander at 34 was controversial but undeniable. He declined command of his own ship and instead accepted a joint post at Carina Station, knowing he’d be an outsider in both Klingon and Federation culture. |