Niavri was born in the city of Jarkana on the planet Darona, the sixth planet in the Betazed system in 2351. Her parents were both researchers there; her mother did medical research and her father did scientific research. During the Dominion occupation, her parents were both active in the resistance in a non-combat role.

Niavri has always been interested in science and she was very curious about what it would be like to explore the galaxy and visit other worlds. She was able to do well in her studies because of her natural curiosity and love of learning. She specialized in exobiology in Starfleet Academy because the differences between all life forms are most fascinating to her. She loves animals and reluctantly left the family Betazoid cat when she left to join Starfleet. She is vegetarian because she knows animals have feelings and doesn’t feel it’s right to consume them.

Prior to her transfer to the USS Einstein, Niavri was stationed aboard Deep Space 4, where she worked in the science lab. The work was interesting and Niavri was able to learn quite a bit, but she did wish to do some exploring and always felt the post would be temporary for her.

Sensitive to the feelings of most Starfleet members, Niavri is very careful to only sense surface emotions, much like that can be determined through body language and tone, unless she has permission or a very good and ethical reason to do otherwise. Sometimes people are still uncomfortable around her because she is Betazoid, but once they get to know her they can usually understand that she does value their privacy.

In her off hours Niavri enjoys reading and playing games. She also does a bit of dancing and loves nature walks. She prefers visiting real places to the holodeck, but still does enjoy visiting places on the holodeck she otherwise wouldn’t be able to. She also enjoys visiting art and science museums.