Zek'thul

Childhood and Early Life
Stigma is a hard thing to live with. Especially when one born to a race seemingly hand crafted to be unsettling to many others, and with a troubled past that only made the initial veneer of monster more present. Not all are content with this belief that they should be no more than monsters, and so some ventured out from the depths, with the help of some breathing apparatus to prove the Ba’ul were capable of more than some knew. One such was Zek’thul, an idealistic young Ba’ul who sought to cleanse his image of the sins of his fathers. He left at the age of 21 and joined Starfleet, knowing there was no greater challenge than to face the Academy.

Academy Years
Zek didn't have it the easiest. He was an oddity, even for the accepting Starfleet, getting used to him took time. He required a water recycling mask that allowed him to regulate his insides while away from the water, which didn't help with his overall strangeness. He made his way, however, and even acquired a few friends. His powerful build make him excel as a security officer, and extra prehensile tentacles made for a strong hand to hand combatant. He made his way through the course of a security officer and eventually received his commission.

Early Service Years
He was assigned to Deep Space 6, a station out on the edge of known space. He learned for about a year, from the station's security team, and was eventually transferred to the USS Providence as it passed, to help and bolster the crew.