Name: Giovanni (Gianni) Sallusto
Rank: Ensign
Current Assignment: Assistant Counsellor Intrepid
Age: 40
Date Of Birth: 2345
Place Of Birth: Syracusa, Sicily, Italy, Earth
Species: Human
Gender: Male


Family: Father – Giovanni Sallusto, olive farmer, lived in Sicily with his wife Fiamma (born D’Arrigo) until their untimely death caught in a lava flow on Mount Etna in 2379

Height: 1.82m
Weight: 90kg
Eye Color: Brown
Hair: Brown/black – longish
Physical Description: classic Italian looks – tall for a Sicilian – well-built
Distinguishing Marks: a small tattoo of a bird on the back of his neck – not visible because of his hair
Relationship Status: Single

Personal History: Gianni began his career in counselling fairly early, because he was always seen as a sympathetic person by teachers and tutors. After taking his degree he had a series of jobs around Europe, always gaining the trust of the employees very easily. In 2380 following his parents’ tragic accident, it was discovered that he had low level telepathic and empathic abilities and he decided to train further in Starfleet. He has had several short-term relationships, falling in and out of love easily, but never met someone with whom he felt he could spend the rest of his life.

Education: He studied psychology and physiology at the University in Bologna, the oldest in Europe, graduating with a first-class degree. His parents were very proud.


Service Record: Graduated the Academy top of his class and was assigned directly to a building crew. When the team were posted to the experimental Liberator, Gianni opted to go too.


Ambitions: Chief Counsellor one day, but more importantly to do well at his job and help people. Also to find his ‘special lady’.
Likes: Pasta, pizza, roses, good wine, opera, jazz, theatre, fresh oranges warm from the tree, things that feel nice to the senses
Dislikes: Bigotry, bad wine, rudeness to weaker people, green trousers
Strengths: Very gentle and sympathetic in his approach to work, great smile, likes people generally
Limitations: relies too much on charm, doesn’t always get away with it!
Languages: Italian, Federation English, some French and German
Hobbies and Interests: Learning to sing well, collecting interesting images
Talents and abilities: nothing not already mentioned elsewhere
Special Abilities: empathy/telepathy
Quirks: adding Italian words to speech when stressed or excited

Medical/Psychological Report
Healthy generally – all vaccinations done on schedule – no major injuries. Broke a toe once in a quarry.
Stable mentally – exploring mental abilities – should improve with more awareness.