Amparo Álvaro-Byrd

Authored by Trinity Fister

Character Biography

Name: Luz Amparo Álvaro-Byrd, DO, MS-BMCB
Birthdate (Terran): June 10th, 2364
Birthplace: New Martim Vaz, Earth
Birth Order: 4 of 7
Martial Status: n/a
Languages: Federation Standard (L1, fluent), Portuguese (L1, fluent), Spanish (L2, fluent), Andorii (L2, learning)
Current Station: Chief Medical Officer of the USS Leviathan

Father: Márcio Álvaro (2332–)
Mother: Selene Byrd (2330–)
Siblings: Aline Álvaro-Byrd (2350–2396), Helena Archuleta (2353–), Davi Álvaro-Byrd (2360–), Cássio Álvaro-Byrd (2366–), Rafa Álvaro-Byrd (2366–), Renata Álvaro-Byrd (2375–),
Extended Family: Rafa Álvaro (grandfather, 2301–2365), Maurice Byrd (grandfather, 2306–2387), Helena Byrd (grandmother, 2309–), João Álvaro (uncle, 2335–), Camilla Álvaro (aunt, 2345–), Sierra Byrd (aunt, 2331–2396), Theo Archuleta (brother-in-law, 2359–), Mireya Archuleta (niece, 2385–)

MBTI & Enneagram: ENTP, 05 – The Investigator
Analysis: […]

Mental History: […]

Medical History:
- mild dopamine deficiency
- recurrent upper respiratory infections (childhood)
- innumerable childhood injuries born of impulsiveness
- minor corrective eye surgery for astigmatism
- shattered tibia in 2387
- occupation injuries (lacerations, irritant contact dermatitis, mild chemical + heat burns)

Sensitivities: NONE
Prescriptions: diet high in tyrosine (e.g. pepitas, avocados, bananas, etc.)

Appearance
Amparo is small in stature with an athletic build that reflects their love for rivers and rocky, snow-capped slopes. They have hazel eyes and coarse, curly black hair that falls to their shoulders. Except for occupational scarring and the usual callouses, Amparo has clear skin and a bright smile that lives rent-free on their face.

University of Alpha Centauri — Biochemistry & Microbiology
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Starfleet Medical Academy — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine / MS in Biochemistry & Molecular & Cellular Biology (BMCB)
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Regulus III Science Academy — Molecular Pathology Fellowship
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Starfleet Service Record

TRIVIA
- their grandfather, Rafa, often read to them his favourite science fiction novels and journals to occupy them while their family slept in on the weekends, sparking their interest in science.
- they were an average student in most subjects, struggling to pay attention to what didn’t excite them, but they excelled in natural sciences (which felt almost like a puzzle).
- they were billieted with a Caitian science cadet, Hrusar, during their Academy years. They slowly forged a friendish that has withstood the tests of time… and Amparo’s idiosyncrasies.
- during sampling of a bog near the outskirts of the capital city for signs of an endemic virus believed responsible for an ancient plague, Amparo was exposed to a parasitic amoeba that resulted in severe illness. They cite it as the worst two weeks of their life.
- while working at Starfleet Medical, they had an young Andorian patient suffering from xenopolycynthemia who loved myths and fantastical tales, so they would often read (or recite the stories of their childhood) to her during their visits. As a surprise, they began learning Andorii to read her an Andorian tale in her native tongue, and they continue to learn in her memory.
- they are prone to motion sickness when traveling in small and/or compact spaces, like shuttlecraft.