Runa Siff Edman

Authored by Jennifer Ward

Character Biography

Runa has taken a position on the Atlantis as a civilian teacher. She has took the position at the request of her sister, Revna. Runa is a mothering figure, is soft spoken and kind. Unlike her sister, she has no temper to speak of and it is one of the reasons she is so good with children. Revna is her twin sister.

Full Name: Runa Siff Edman

DOB: 2359

Birthplace: Earth, North Sea

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Physical Traits

Runa is average in height with the coppery blonde hair typical of her Nordic heritage. She often wears it in single fish tale braids or loose. Unlike her sister she doesn’t use beads in her hair. Though she is built and fit she’s not particularly athletically inclines.

Portrait

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Personality

Runa is extremely compassionate. She lots of natual maternal instinct. She believes in honoring the trust that friendship implies and that friends are family. Runa is the least judgmental person you can ever meet, other than her sister. She is slow to offend and anger as she always gives the person the benefit of the doubt. Children love her because she always can see from their point of view and is patient enough to explain things to them.

Hobbies and Interests

Runa loves nature. Being in it, growing it, looking at pictures of it. Before traveling to different locations as a teacher she spent all her time she could, outside. She loves the sea and goes sailing as often as she can. Runa loves music. She loves to sing and can often be heard singing all day long.

Ambitions

Runa became a teacher becuase she loves children. Runa has taken civilian teaching jobs in several different places, but has never had a desire to join Star Fleet.

Background and History

Runa was born along the North Sea on Earth. Her family honoring the traditional customs of her Nordic heritage. She was always compassionate and was always watching out for the children around her.

She attended college to earn her degree in education and then returned home to teach. Several years later she was asked to teach on a starbase that had a sudden influx of families and they needed a teacher. Runa fell in love with teaching children from all over the quadrant and decided to stay with Star Fleet as a civilian educator. Taking positions on several different locations. She has now joined the Atlantis to help the huge ship manage the small people running amok. And to support her twin sister who suddenly found herself needing the transfer and change of pace.

Service Record

2359	Born
2377 - 2381	Cambridge University		Bachelor’s degree in Education
2381 - 2385	Taught as a K-12 teacher	Teacher
2385 - 2391	Starbase 32	Preschool	Teacher
2391 - 2396	USS Buckeye	Upper elementary	Teacher
2396 - Present	USS Atlantis	Early and Elementary Education	Teacher

Recent Posts

Location	Board	When	View
Family Dinner - The Lounge	USS Atlantis	1 week, 3 days ago	View
Family Dinner - The Lounge	USS Atlantis	2 weeks, 6 days ago	View
Family Dinner - The Lounge	USS Atlantis	3 weeks, 6 days ago	View
Side-Sim Deck 15, an unresolved question... [TAG OLIVER, RUNA]	USS Atlantis	4 weeks, 1 day ago	View
Side-Sim Deck 15, an unresolved question... [TAG OLIVER, RUNA]	USS Atlantis	1 month ago	View
Family Dinner - The Lounge	USS Atlantis	1 month, 2 weeks ago	View
side-sim Ten Forward and Celebrations (open to all)	USS Atlantis	1 month, 3 weeks ago	View
Side-Sim Deck 15, an unresolved question... [TAG OLIVER, RUNA]	USS Atlantis	2 months ago	View
Side-Sim Deck 15, an unresolved question... [TAG OLIVER, RUNA]	USS Atlantis	2 months, 1 week ago	View
Side-Sim Deck 15, an unresolved question... [TAG OLIVER, RUNA]	USS Atlantis	2 months, 1 week ago	View
Side-Sim Deck 15, an unresolved question... [TAG OLIVER, RUNA]	USS Atlantis	2 months, 2 weeks ago	View
side-sim Ten Forward and Celebrations (open to all)	USS Atlantis	2 months, 2 weeks ago	View
side-sim Sisters	USS Atlantis	2 months, 2 weeks ago	View
Side-Sim Deck 15, an unresolved question... [TAG OLIVER, RUNA]	USS Atlantis	2 months, 2 weeks ago	View
side-sim Dinner Together	USS Atlantis	2 months, 2 weeks ago	View
side-sim Dinner Together	USS Atlantis	2 months, 3 weeks ago	View
An urgent mission, Shuttle Bay - (Tag Ensign Oliver)	USS Atlantis	2 months, 3 weeks ago	View
Side-Sim Deck 15, an unresolved question... [TAG OLIVER, RUNA]	USS Atlantis	2 months, 3 weeks ago	View
Side-Sim Deck 15, an unresolved question... [TAG OLIVER, RUNA]	USS Atlantis	2 months, 3 weeks ago	View
side-sim Dinner Together	USS Atlantis	2 months, 3 weeks ago	View