Ashley Braunn

Ashley Braunn, often shortened to "Ash," is a human female lone wolf-courier during the era of the Winterfall. Little is known about her early life before she arrived on the Sunrise Islands in Lake Erie. Surviving a harrowing encounter with an eldritch mutant that claimed the lives of her past companions, Ashley endured life-threatening injuries. Rejecting further prosthetic enhancements, she delved into Martial Arts, utilizing her metal legs as formidable weapons against adversaries. Her relentless pursuit for vengeance against the Eldritch that wrought havoc on her group defines her quest in the wastelands.
==Biography==
===Early Life===
Born in Montréal in the year 2130, Ashley Braun's early life was shrouded in mystery. Little is known about her childhood or family background, as she rarely spoke about her life before arriving at the Sunrise Islands in 2149.
===2150's ===
In the 2150's, Ashley joined a group of companions. Together, they formed the Echo Couriers, a small but formidable group of seven individuals, including Ashley herself. As couriers for hire, their expertise lay in escorting and delivering packages across the landscape. They navigated the wastelands with precision and skill, often splitting up to maximize their earnings on various assignments, yet always reuniting for larger and more lucrative work.
===2158===
In 2158, Ashley Braun and her group embarked on a journey, their mission to find their friend Lee Hill, who had vanished from camp weeks earlier, feeling unwell. Little did they know, they were about to face a catastrophic event. As they traversed a forest, the sky darkened ominously, and before they could react, a shadowy figure swooped down with terrifying speed, striking down Finn McKenzie and Ethan Steele with brutal efficiency. The attacker then turned its attention to Ashley and her companions, inflicting severe injuries upon her and leaving her right eye torn away, along with extensive damage to her lower body. The ferocious assault claimed the lives of most of their group, leaving only Harper Daniels, Maya Blackwood, and Ashley herself struggling to survive.
In the midst of the chaos, Maya Blackwood bravely created an opportunity for Harper to act, enabling him to carry Ashley to the safety of a nearby clinic. There, medical professionals worked tirelessly to save Ashley's life through a series of life-saving surgeries, replacing her shattered limbs with prosthetics and cybernetic enhancements. Despite their efforts, Ashley adamantly refused any further prosthetic replacements, opting instead to conceal her lost eye beneath a bandage—a stark reminder of the harrowing ordeal she had endured.
===2160===
By 2160, Following an extensive two-year period of recovery and adaptation from the life-altering encounter. In a pivotal moment, she bid farewell to Harper and became a member of a faction known as Bunker's Group, led by Dreamer. Ashley contributed her combat skills and survival expertise to the group's endeavors. Her time within Bunker's Group was marked by resilience, determination, and a fierce commitment to the group's survival amidst the dangers of the wasteland. Her Past trauma affected Ashley deeply, fuelling her resolve to protect her new companions.
== Personality ==
Ashley Braun is a hot-headed and fiercely independent woman, known for her unwavering loyalty and protective nature towards those she cares about. Quick to put others' well-being before her own, she's willing to go to extreme lengths to ensure the safety of her companions. Her impulsive nature often leads her to act swiftly in tense situations, disregarding authority figures and conventional norms if she believes it's necessary to protect her friends or pursue her goals.
Possessing a strong sense of justice and a vengeful streak, Ashley's past traumas have made her more brutal and unafraid of using aggressive tactics, even resorting to lethal measures when faced with threats against her inner circle. Her readiness to get her hands dirty and her willingness to confront danger head-on showcase her dedication and determination to seek retribution and safeguard those she holds dear.
==Skill and Inventory==
===Expertise===
MMA Mastery: Ashley Braun possesses a formidable mastery of Mixed Martial Arts, blending various disciplines to create a versatile fighting style. Drawing upon her expertise in kickboxing, out-boxing, sumo wrestling, and freestyle wrestling, Ashley delivers devastating strikes with precision and power. Her prosthetic legs serve as lethal weapons, allowing her to dominate opponents with speed and ferocity. With seamless transitions between striking and grappling, Ashley maneuvers adversaries with finesse, securing advantageous positions and emerging victorious in the unforgiving wastelands.
Courier and Scavenging Expertise: As a lone wolf-courier, Ashley excels in scavenging and delivering essential supplies across the post-collapsed world. Her resourcefulness and familiarity with the landscape enable her to efficiently gather supplies and traverse dangerous territories, making her an invaluable asset for transporting goods.
Firearms Proficiency: With extensive training and experience, Ashley demonstrates exceptional proficiency in firearms usage. She excels in marksmanship, weapon handling, and tactical awareness, enabling her to effectively engage targets with a variety of firearms in diverse combat scenarios.
Emotional Masking and Stoicism: Due to her traumatic past and the hardships she endured, Ashley has mastered the art of emotional masking and maintaining a stoic facade. Her ability to conceal her emotions behind a calm and composed exterior allows her to navigate tense or threatening situations without revealing vulnerability, giving her a heightened ability to intimidate adversaries and maintain a threatening aura, deterring potential conflicts.
===Weaponry===
FAL (Black variant)
Crafted with a robust steel frame, the FAL's boasts durability suited for the unforgiving post-apocalyptic landscape. Its matte black coating reduces glare, ensuring a low-profile appearance. A medium-length barrel strikes a balance between accuracy and maneuverability, accommodating various muzzle attachments for customization or optimization based on specific survival needs. Equipped with reliable iron sights or optics mounts, the FAL offers users the flexibility to adapt their aiming preference, whether relying on precision iron sights or enhancing accuracy with mounted scopes or red dot sights. Revered for its adaptability, the FAL serves as a dependable battle rifle suitable for various combat scenarios. Its sturdy build and potent 7.62 caliber make it effective at both close-range engagements and mid-range confrontations.
Mendel 32
The Mendel-32 is part of the family of short recoil pistols in-service with the United States Military, and a common sight in civilian markets.
Machete
The Machete is a robust and versatile cutting tool that boasts a straightforward yet effective design. Crafted from high-carbon steel, the Machete features a long, single-edged blade with a slight curve. It typically extends between 12 to 18 inches in length, providing a balance between cutting power and maneuverability. The blade is sharp and durable, able to withstand various cutting tasks and potential combat situations. The Machete excels in cutting through vegetation, clearing brush, and chopping wood, making it an invaluable tool for survivalists navigating through overgrown areas or dense forests. It's also useful for harvesting resources and materials needed for shelter and fire. As a melee weapon, the Machete is effective in close-quarters combat. Its sharp blade and robust construction enable it to deliver powerful slashes, strikes, and thrusts, providing a means of self-defense against hostile threats or wildlife encounters. Its relatively compact size and lightweight nature make the Machete easy to carry and wield, allowing survivors to have a versatile tool at hand without adding excessive weight to their gear.
===Equipment===
====Cybernetic Lower body====
Ashley Braun's cyberware consists of an array of prosthetic enhancements, integrated to replace the lower half of her body and certain sensory functions, resulting from life-threatening injuries inflicted during a deadly encounter with an eldritch mutant. Ashley's cyberware is designed for resilience, built to withstand the rigors of the post-apocalyptic environment. The components are reinforced and shielded, providing a degree of resistance against damage from the harsh conditions and potential combat encounters in the wastelands.
=====Robotic Prosthetic Legs and Hip: =====
Constructed from durable alloys and cutting-edge technology, Ashley's lower body has been replaced with robotic prosthetic legs, offering enhanced strength, agility, and endurance. These limbs are capable of precise and swift movements, enabling her to traverse rugged terrains and engage in combat with heightened efficiency. Additionally, her hip joint has been replaced with a robotic component, ensuring seamless integration and stability.
=====Integrated Neural Cybernetic Spin:=====
The cyberware is seamlessly integrated with Ashley's nervous system, enabling precise control and feedback mechanisms. Neural interfaces connect the cybernetic limbs to her brain, allowing for intuitive movement and response. This integration also provides her with real-time data feedback, enhancing her situational awareness and reflexes.
==Notes & Facts==
*Ashley's Character theme is "KING & ASHLEY" by MY FIRST STORY
*Ashley has developed a unique form of sign language using the placement and style of her eye bandage. "Diablo" and Wastelanders who spent a long time with her have learned to interpret these non-verbal cues.
*Ashley occasionally decorates her prosthetic legs with makeshift carvings and drawings.
*Ashley has a peculiar love for cargo shorts, claiming they provide the perfect balance of style and utility.
*Ashley is a reserved when it comes to social interaction, yet when she is alone she often sings or hums to herself.
*Ashley's blood type is AB+ she can receive blood from any donor and she can give blood to other AB+
Category:Wastelanders
Category:Status : Alive