Vrex (Vuh-rex)

"The wiring was a nightmare, coolant lines nearly shot. Honestly, I’m surprised you’re still in one piece.”

— Vrex

Vrex is a Shapeshifter and Outworlder formerly employed as a mechanic and engineer aboard a Galactic Union freighter. Following a catastrophic failure of the ship and a subsequent falling out with the surviving crew, Vrex was left behind with their newborn child, Tali. They were eventually found and rescued by a scavenger named Kaius Ardent, and now work for him maintaining his ship.

Appearance

Vrex is 5'11" and tends to favour lean, wiry forms when shifting, finding them best suited for moving through tight spaces and ventilation shafts. They wear an adaptive suit styled as a mechanic's jumpsuit, paired with a well-worn utility belt.

Background

Vrex is an Outworlder for the Shapeshifter Administration. Despite the Galactic Union's general prejudice toward Shapeshifters, Vrex secured a position aboard one of its freighter ships on the merit of their mechanical ability, building a solid reputation among the crew for doing their job well.

When the freighter suffered a catastrophic failure and the crew was left stranded in deep space, Vrex made the decision to consume fallen crew members rather than deplete the rationed food supply, preserving resources for the survivors. The act was practical from Vrex's perspective, but it drove a deep wedge between them and the rest of the crew. When evacuation finally came, the surviving crew left Vrex behind with Tali, then still a newborn.

Vrex and Tali survived alone on the stricken freighter until Kaius Ardent discovered them. Initially suspicious of his motives, Vrex came to trust him after he stayed around through their recovery. They have worked for him ever since.

Personality Characteristics

Perks

Resourceful• Pragmatic
Vrex adapts quickly and improvises well under pressure, approaching problems with a practical, realistic mindset. They don't fall to idealism or sentiment when a clear solution is available.

Flaws

Sarcastic • Reserved
Vrex communicates with a dry, sarcastic edge and is slow to extend trust to anyone. They guard their emotions carefully and find interpersonal conflict particularly draining, especially compared to the more fixable problems of a broken vent panel.

Likes & Dislikes

Likes

• Small spaces - Vrex has a habit of squeezing into warm corners and tight spots around the ship to rest.
• Machinery - They have an instinctual feel for complex mechanical systems and find working on them genuinely calming.
• Tea - Vrex has a strong preference for bitter, dark teas.

Dislikes

• Emotional conflict - Vrex finds interpersonal problems deeply uncomfortable.
• Cold - Vrex has a strong aversion to extremely cold environments.

Social

Family Ties

Tali is Vrex's child, born before the freighter failed. Tali is Vrex's entire world. Every decision Vrex makes is shaped by their devotion to Tali, and the will to keep them safe was the primary reason Vrex survived as long as they did on the stricken ship. Vrex is deeply patient with Tali and fiercely protective.

Kaius

Vrex was initially wary of Kaius, reading him as just another opportunist. His persistence after rescuing them, staying through their recovery rather than moving on, gradually changed their view. Vrex now works for him, maintaining his ship, and considers the arrangement a settled one.

Species

Vat-Born Shapeshifter

Species

Shapeshifter

Age

346

Children

• Tali

Aligned Organization

Shapeshifter Administration

Other Affiliations

• Galactic Union