Neral

Neral was a member of the Romulan government, ascending the higher eschelons of it in the 2360s and 2370s. He was Proconsul by 2368 and became Praetor in 2374. Merken Vreenak was one of Neral's most trusted advisors. (DS9: "In the Pale Moonlight")

Neral's family were killed by a Klingon attack in 2350. Neral was dedicated to archaeology and sociology, liked Delvan pudding and had a set'leth called Pensho. (DS9 episode: "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges") Neral conspired with Sela and Pardek to trick Spock into helping the Romulans invade Vulcan. (TNG episodes: "Unification" & "Unification II")

In late 2375, Neral held a special meeting of the Continuing Committee to investigate a scandal involving Julian Bashir, Luther Sloan, Kimara Cretak and Koval. He later ruled that Senator Cretak was guilty of treason against the Star Empire and Sloan was to be further interrogated by the Tal'Shiar. He also ruled that Bashir was to be returned to the USS Bellerophon. (DS9 episode: "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges") Several months later, Neral travelled to Deep Space 9, where he attended the official Dominion military surrender which ended the war. (DS9 short story: "Requital")