Lieutenant Commander Ben Gray

Height		1.83 m
Weight		220 lbs
Hair Color		Brown
Eye Color		Brown
Physical Description		Ben keeps himself in decent shape, but generally has tried to hide his physique under the uniform. He usually keeps his shoulders hunched over, making himself appear smaller than he actually is. He keeps his hair short and usually attempts to keep himself clean shaven, but this habit has slipped on occasion.

General Overview		Ben has had a problem with people he considers bullies his entire life. He feels strongly about defending himself and others. This has translated to making himself seem smaller and less intimidating that he actually could be out of a dislike for people fearing him. However, when pushed to the edge he can have the habit of reacting without fully thinking the consequences through and can end up having to play damage control for his own actions.
Strengths & Weaknesses		+ Loyal + Can make quick decisions in a crisis + Will not ask someone else to do something he wouldn’t do himself + Will look for a diplomatic solution or compromise before resorting to force - Struggles with the burden of leadership - Sometimes doesn’t think things through - Takes loss hard - Can hesitate to use force
Ambitions		To settle down with his wife and finally start the family they’d planned
Hobbies & Interests		Reading, Cardio, Model building

Personal History		Ben married his Academy sweetheart a week after graduation. While they were assigned to different ships, they took every opportunity to be together on leave and bought a small home on Betazed. While both liked working in Starfleet, being apart and raising a family in that environment didn’t sit well for either of them. When the time was right, they decided that they would put their notice in and retire together to start their family.
Medical History		Nothing of Significance.
Service Record		Ben has worked his way up through the ranks on the USS Bermuda since he was first posted from the Academy. He’s come to know the ship and its crew very well, even as others have moved to other posts. While he’s been offered other positions on different ships and even a command position on the Bermuda, he’s turned them down as he has always felt that was too much of a commitment for him. The senior staff had generally come to depend on his experience and the younger crew have come to respect his tenure.