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Character name: Ashelin Praxis
Series: Jak and Daxter II
Timeline: After giving Jak her Top-Level Security Pass
Background:
So once upon a time, in this really hellish city called Haven, a guy and girl got together, did the horizontal tango, and had a baby. They named this baby Ashelin. Now this guy wasn't that great of a guy and the girl--well nobody knows what happened to her, so she's irrelevant. But I'm getting off track. Anyway this guy, called Baron Praxis, was awful and banished the true ruler of Haven out into the desert and Baron Praxis took over. And when he did, everything kind of went to hell. Metal Heads (basically these monster plot coupons, who want to eat them or something. Idk. Also they like eco, but who doesn't?) were trying to break into the city and Baron Praxis was actually kind of an asshole and an iron fist dictator. When she got older, Ashelin thought the palace was stupid and her life was stupid and decided she was going to get a better one.
So she gave up her birthright and became a member of the Krimzon Guard. Along the way she met a guy named Torn and Ashe thought Torn wasn't so bad. They became friends with benefits. Then Torn decided he was tired of Baron Praxis's bullshit and was like "I'M OUT DAWG."
Some time later, Ashe became a spy for the Underground, which was a super secret organization that was trying to overthrow The Man (aka: Baron Praxis).
And that brings us to Jak II. Ashelin is introduced when Torn sends a noobish kid, straight out of her father's failed Dark Warrior Program, named Jak to help Ashelin at the Pumping Station. But Ashe is awesome and didn't need no noob's help. (Except she did because there was a lot of Metal Heads.) After explaining to Jak that Daddy Dear was planning something big, she gave Jak her bazaar access pass and was like "Okay don't bother me anymore." And left.
But she couldn't seem to quit Jak, often helping him out in fighting the Metal Heads and with various missions throughout the city. And even though she had a thang going on with Torn, it was kind of pretty obvious that she was totally digging Jak too. Keira was not amused.
Jak eventually fights her Pops in Mar's Tomb and though Baron Praxis is defeated, he manages to take the Precursor Stone and runs off with it so he could crack it open like a happy festival pinata. Except it didn't have candy inside. It had explode-y death for everyone. So Jak breaks into the castle to hunt the Baron down. But when he reaches the throne room, he doesn't meet the Baron. He meets Ashelin instead who is pissed. She points a gun at him and demands to know why Jak is trying to stop them.
When he tells her that her dad is going to blow everyone right the hell up, she confirms his story with Vin and hands over her top level security pass, after telling Jak where he could find her dad. And while she's sauntering off, she's also magically zapped to Vertiline.
Personality: Ashe has had a hard life. Born to privileged during the war against the Metal Heads, Ashe began resenting her life in the palace. Her dad was a dictator and everyone hated him. Which I don't think she really realized until she joined the Krimzon Guard. And once she was out in the 'real world,' she realized what a horrible job her dad was doing. So when Torn switched sides and joined the Underground, she decided she'd help out her bro and spy for the Underground. Ashe doesn't really want to do her dad harm, she just doesn't want him to be the Baron of Haven City anymore, because he sucks at it. Because of the hard life she's had to endure here in Haven, she's left with a very jaded view of life. She's short tempered, fiery, and in some instances, just downright mean. She does have a tender side and shows it, especially where Jak and Torn are concerned. But it's easier for her to keep people at arms length so she won't have to deal with the feelings associated with caring for someone else. However, Ashe is still very compassionate and is doing her best to help the Underground as well as stop the Metal Heads.
Appearance: Ashelin stands over five feet tall. She has long, pointed ears which makes her an ~elf~ (well techinically a Precurian. But who's getting technical? Certainly not me.). She has red hair which she keeps in dreads and has Krimzon Guard tattoos on her face and neck. As for her clothing (or lack thereof), she wears a short red top underneath a long sleeve blue jacket with gloves. She has blue leggings and boots to match. Don't let Ashelin's lack of clothes fool you. She will kick your ass.
Skills/Abilities: When armed, Ashe is an excellent shot. When unarmed, she can punch your lights out. She's got great leadership skills (I.E. She's bossy and people tend to listen). She's stealthy, since she likes popping up out of no where, and is acrobatic.
Spoken/Written languages: Precurian. Sounds like English and has a special alphabet.
Items: Just the clothes on her back and her nonfunctional radio
Third person sample: The air was acidic. Always was in places like this. Ashe coughed, waving a hand in front of her face to clear the cigar smoke out of her eyes. It didn't take a health inspector to realize whoever owned this Mar-damned hole in the wall didn't give a rat's ass about anything but profit. The lights flickered on and off overhead, electricty sparked and buzzed behind the counter. "This place is a deathtrap," Ashe muttered, as she weeded her way through the crowd.
But, this tiny tavern was tucked away in some forgotten corner of the city and Torn had thought it was the best place to meet so they could exchange information. And maybe something more. But that last part was still up in the air, if Ashe didn't kick his ass first for making her come to this place.
Ashe took a seat in the corner, hoping to be ignored until Torn arrived. Blending in was hard to do, considering she was the only woman in the place. Every lewd gaze was met with a hard glare.
She ordered her drink, KG Moonshine, and eyed the server while he lingered far longer than he should have. "You need something?" She asked, eyebrow arched.
"You got a name, Suga?" He asked and Ashe rolled her eyes. Her hand dipped beneath the table and rested on the hilt of her gun.
"Do you really want to go there with me?" She asked, gaze steady on her server. He didn't seem deterred, easing up closer and just about to touch her shoulder with a greasy hand. Her grip on her gun tightened. "Touch me and you'll be singing soprano." Her voice was hard, clear and she twisted in her chair to show the offender just what was waiting for him.
He retreated then and Ashe turned up her drink, and draining most of its contents.
"You know, they say its bad luck to drink that stuff."
Ashe looked over the rim of her glass and eyed Torn. "Yeah, knowing me, this whole place'll come crashing down as soon as I drink the last drop." She lowered the glass and offered Torn a small smile as he sat across from her.
"Whatcha got for me?"
"I'm heading for the Pumping Station tomorrow. Apparently another artifact is there."
"Any idea what he's looking for?"
"I'm not completely sure. Still digging for information. I'll let you know what I find out." She stood, leaving a few bills to pay for her drink. She turned after taking a few steps and smiled again. "Hey, Torn, want me to walk you home? I hear its dangerous out there alone."
First person sample: [The comm clicks on without much fanfare. Ashe toys with the lock. First you see a post and then you don't! And now you do again!]
Hm.
Okay. Start talking. Who are you and what do you want?
[No immediate answer? Well that's just no good!]
You better hope I don't find you, because when I do...
[Wait...]
Where the hell is my Mardamn gun
[Click.]