Eliaseth Castien

Eliaseth Zefrem "Eli" Castien was a Centauran male living in the late 24th century. As an adult, he joined Starfleet during the Dominion War, and later served in the Diplomatic Corps.

History
Born in the city of Oreas on Alpha Centauri IV in 2352, Eli Castien was the son of Abaras Castien, a prominent figure in Centauran politics, and his wife Sherai, a renowned artist and holo-sculptor. He was the youngest of four children, including his twin brother, Esras.

As the scions of such a prestigious family, Eli he and his twin were schooled in the fine arts of Centaurus and the cultures of many Federation worlds, groomed to follow in the family traditions of public service and artistry. While both boys showed talent at an early age, Esras gravitated towards the musical side and Eli took more after their mother. As he grew older, Eli also took an interest in social studies; he joined the debate team in secondary school, and was elected vice-president of his graduating class.

Eli also adored his older brother, Pol, a pilot and solar-sail racer. He would often tag along on Pol's flights, and help in the maintenance bay. By the time he was 16, Eli was a frequent member of his brother's flight crew, and participated in such events as the Rigel Cup and the Betazed Regatta.

While Esras attended the Aldebaran Music Academy, Eli enrolled in the University of Alpha Centauri, studying anthropology, diplomacy and interstellar law. He was halfway through his studies when the Dominion War broke out, and he elected to transfer into Starfleet Academy. Eli entered the counseling track and his experience at UAC earned him a place in the Academy’s Diplomatic and Exocultural Relations College. While pursuing these studies, Eli also concentrated on flight training and starship navigation, hoping to be of a more immediate help in the war effort.

Graduating with the class of 2374, Ensign Castien was first posted to Starbase 47; shortly after the fall of Betazed, he was assigned to the USS Hood as a relief conn officer. He later served aboard the USS Magellan, where he participated in the decisive Battle of Cardassia which ended the war.

Following the cessation of hostilities, Eli, by then a Lieutenant junior grade, took a post as a counselor on Starbase 129, where he remained until his tour of duty was up in 2378. He then placed his commission on reserve and joined the Diplomatic Corps full time. After his initial assignments, he requested and was granted a post on the diplomatic mission to Cardassia, hoping to aid in the ongoing reconstruction and peace process.

Psychology
Excerpt from Personnel File:
 * ''"Eli" Castien was born to a life of privilege, more so even than most children in the technocratic worlds of the Federation. However, he is surprisingly unpretentious. Instilled with a sense of duty to the public, he has lived most of his life seeking to serve. His idealism was not extinguished by the Dominion War, merely tempered.


 * ''Quiet, unassuming, and artlessly charming, Eli is an excellent listener, which, coupled with his innate creativity, helps to make him an effective diplomat. Still, he has an adventurous streak and a subtle, sharp sense of humor that likes to come out and play every so often.

Hobbies, Interests and Skills
Eli enjoys history and literature, especially classic epic poetry. He also fond of the music and art of many worlds, and has an interest in archaeology. For recreation and fitness, he fences, and competes in amateur anbo-jytsu tournaments. He has a talent for painting and holo-sculpting, passed down from his mother.

Professionally, Eli is a skilled anthropologist, diplomat and psychologist, all contributing to his success in the Diplomatic Corps. As a Starfleet officer, he was a proficient pilot, familiar with astronomy.

In addition to Federation Standard and his native Centaurii, Eli speaks fluent Betazoid, Vulcan, and Rihannsu, as well as passable Efrosian, Klingon and Orion. In keeping with Centauran tradition that diplomats must learn the languages of the five founding members of the Federation,he also speaks a little Andorian and Tellarite.