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+# Notes
+
+## Character ideas
+
+- Christi Gomez
+    + Species: Human
+    + Ensign
+- Ruux
+    + Need first name, maybe
+    + Species: [Rhaandarite][]
+    + Young: 78 years old
+    + Naive, insecure
+- Dorkna Miklis
+    + Species: [Zakdorn][]
+    + Weasley, untrustworthy
+    + Probably another ensign
+- Need a Catian or Kzinti
+    + Kzinti pirate
+        - Maybe the leader
+    + Maybe Caitian crew member can relate to, or seduce, him
+
+[Zakdorn]: https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Zakdorn
+[Rhaandarite]: https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Rhaandarite