Broderick MacTavish

Physical Appearance
Broderick is muscular. Has a few minor scars from childhood. He keeps his hair semi long and keeps a rough look.

Personal History
Broderick MacTavish was born in Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. His parents were Psychologists, his father clinical and his mother research. Just after he was born his family decided to move to a small village just outside of Inverness known as Balloch. As a child he was known to cut his classes to goto the Loch or hiking in the near by Trossachs National Park. Broderick became an avid outdoorsman, learning to hunt, track and live without modern conveniences from various tourists.

As he grew up he saw the dedication his parents gave to their patients and knew he wanted to do something that allowed him to show that same dedication. However, his first choice was not Psychology but law enforcement. His parents had hoped that he would follow in their footsteps, but, encouraged him to go after his dream.

MacTavish signed on with the villages law enforcement and found himself taking the lead in various investigations due to his knowledge of how to read people as well as his ability to deploy techniques learned from his parents and ending up Sergeant with in the first three years. As much as he enjoyed his job he started feeling less and less content. While investigating a violent beating Mac was introduced to Starfleet, who had sent a security officer to assist in the investigation. The idea of going to the stars appealed to Mac and he eventually ended up joining.

Macs recruiter saw his background and service record and convinced him that his talents would be wasted working in the security and tactical section. After some thought MacTavish decided to go the path of becoming a Counselor in Starfleet. However, without formal education he went in as an enlistedman and started with helping to screen people for the Doctors. While working Mac also attended Oxford University, graduating with his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

After getting his degree and getting support from his CO Mac was accepted into the Starfleet Counseling program. To his families joy he graduated and was assigned to Forrest Outpost as his first assignment.

Hobbies & Interests
Computers, pool, swimming, camping and poker

Languages
Federation Standard, Gaelic