Zhaban
Origin: Star Trek: Picard
Hair: Black
Eyes: Dark
Species: Romulan
Partner: Laris
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Residence: Chateau Picard (O-6-27)
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Occupation: Housekeeper At Chateau Picard; former Tal Shiar Agent
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Languages: Romulan
Import Date: 19 (+)
Bio:
Zhaban was a Romulan male who lived during the late 24th century. From the 2380s until his death in 2400, he worked as a housekeeper in the service of Jean-Luc Picard, alongside his wife Laris. He was a close confidant and advisor of Picard, and they held each other in high regard.
Zhaban and Laris were promised to each other at birth, in accordance with Romulan tradition. Zhaban's mother was a Tal Shiar operative who once revealed to Laris details of the rumored Zhat Vash organization. (PIC: "The Star Gazer", "Maps and Legends")
Laris indicated that Zhaban had also been a member of the Tal Shiar, and demonstrated combat training techniques when Château Picard was attacked by the Zhat Vash. He prepared to kill one unconscious, restrained attacker with an unarmed strike under the reasoning that they had no time and that others would be sent. However, Laris wanted to interrogate the man and reminded him that the pair "are not like them (the attackers) anymore." (PIC: "The End is the Beginning")
It was apparently through Zhaban that Picard negotiated his first interview with the Federation News Network since his retirement, having previously refused all requests. Zhaban reiterated three times that one of Picard's conditions for agreeing was that the interview would not address his resignation from Starfleet. However, during the live interview, Richter ignored this and did so anyway. (PIC: "Remembrance")
Some time shortly after the Zhat Vash attack on Château Picard, Zhaban passed away. Admiral Picard and Laris, Zhaban’s widow, reminisced about him while celebrating the end of the growing season in 2401. At that point, Zhaban had been dead roughly a year and a half. (PIC: "The Star Gazer")