[hider=Deraen-Losthil-Oray]Name: [color=6ecff6]Deraen-Losthil-Oray[/color] [hider=Appearance:][img]http://orig12.deviantart.net/a95e/f/2012/069/a/7/daelos___andalite_oc_by_thedeadbee-d4s2kha.jpg[/img] [img]http://orig05.deviantart.net/d817/f/2011/342/a/8/xeiro_by_thedeadbee-d4ij1ys.jpg[/img][/hider] Race: [url=http://aliens.wikia.com/wiki/Andalite]Andalite[/url] Gender: [color=6ecff6]Male[/color] Age: [color=6ecff6]4.3 (Approx. 30 Earth years, mature in Andalite terms)[/color] Background: [color=6ecff6]Deraen doesn't talk about his past, and little is known of his origins other than that he was a deserter from his native military. In Andalite society he ranks in the lowest of the low, and has been convicted of treason. To return to his home world would be a death sentence, thus he has chosen to live his life in exile. Occasionally his stories suggest he may be guilty of worse crimes, but he is so vague that nothing can be said for certain. He started out his fugitive life as a spare parts trafficker, and today he's a fairly well-known and (mostly) respected arms dealer, specializing in handheld short-and-long ranged guns, explosives, and gasses.[/color] Personality: [color=6ecff6]Deraen carries his Andalite arrogance with him wherever he goes, he is haughty and thinks very highly of himself in spite of his record. He's not exactly cruel but you wouldn't say he was kind either. He is very literal and has absolutely no sense of humor, however the extent of his anti-humor is sometimes amusing. He's honest and, for the most part, keeps his word. Right and wrong do not concern him as much as doing what is necessary to accomplish his goals. He's slightly claustrophobic and enclosed spaces make him uncomfortable.[/color] Gear:[color=6ecff6] - A collection of various plasma, particle, and projectile weapons; his favorite being the [i]shredder[/i] which, similar to a phaser, can be set low to stun or high to disintegrate; He's really quite fond of anything he can use to point and shoot - A handful of small explosives including thermal detonators, plasma grenades, etc. - [url=http://animorphs.wikia.com/wiki/Morphing]Andalite morphing technology[/url]* - And his tail blade of course[/color] Personal Ship: [hider=Elite Blade Fighter] [img]http://img13.deviantart.net/6941/i/2009/138/b/4/space_ship_7_by_lucianp.jpg[/img] [color=6ecff6]Intended for a crew of two Andalites, the Elite Fighter is equipped with shield, cloaking technology and FTL engines. While it is not designed for long-term occupation, Deraen has modified some of its components to extend the life-support system in order to suit his needs. The ship is armed with two long-range [i]shredder[/i] canons and four short-range plasma guns. [/color] [/hider] [color=6ecff6]*Note: [i]Andalites use morphing technology much differently than how it was used in the [/i]Animorphs[i] series. Originally it was a tool for spies and while all military personnel are required to train in on it, it's actually not used very often due to the fact that Andalites consider their bodies to be ideal. Deraen personally has never used it beyond training and for the most part forgotten that he even has it. [/i][/color][/hider] [hider=A Blurb About Andalites you can put in the OP if you want:] Andalites originate from the Andal system, which occupies its own region of spaces roughly 27 Lightyears from the Xenovia system. They are an independent galactic power who, according to their law, refuse to get involved in the affairs of other species. They are a very social species and, while technologically advanced, live relatively simple lives on their grassy plainslike homeworld. They are generally quite arrogant and look down on other species they see as culturally primitive or backward. They hold to a strict honor code in their daily lives almost like a religion, with daily rituals to remind them of their duty to themselves, their families, and their culture. Breaking any honor code may elicit harsh punishment such as ostracization, banishment, or even death. Their physiology is comparable to a centaur, standing between 5'2" and 6'3" with a humanoid upper torso and lower body that resembles a small deer. The males are covered in blue and tan fur, while females are more purple (color deviations are seen as defects). They have a natural weapon in the form of their tail, which is mounted with a deadly scythe-like blade. They have two ears, two eyes, and two additional eyes mounted on flexible stalks atop their head allowing them to see in all directions at once. Slitted nose and no mouth, they communicate telepathically via (but are not psychic). [/hider]