Alixandra Ortega

Alixandra "Jade" Ortega is a character played by wintersanctuary.
==General Information==
Jade is a well-known adrenaline junkie and will do anything for a quick fix. It's never about the money, it's about the principle. 
== Physical Description ==
Often seen with teal colored hair, pulled into two braids. Wears black overalls and always has some sort of blue color accent with all her clothing. 
==Background Information==
Alixandra Ortega, known as Alix to those close to her, is a 37-year-old from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her childhood was anything but ordinary, marked by the stern presence of her father, a Lieutenant General in the Air Force. Tragedy struck when her mother, a loving and nurturing figure, was killed in a car accident caused by her father's drunk driving—a fact he never acknowledged or blamed himself for.
After her mother's death, Alix's father immersed himself in his military career, neglecting his parental responsibilities and leaving Alix to fend for herself. This abandonment and lack of accountability fueled a deep-seated resentment within her. Seeking a new identity to distance herself from the pain, she took on the nickname Jade and stopped referring to herself as Alix.
Without the guidance and support she desperately needed, Jade turned to petty crimes and rebellious behavior for solace. As she grew older, her criminal activities escalated. She developed an uncanny knack for evading capture, a skill honed through years of practice and a keen understanding of the system. Her criminal record remained clean due to her ability to outsmart authorities at every turn.
Jade's journey through the world of crime led her to the Turquoise Trail, a historic and scenic byway in New Mexico known for its colorful history and eclectic inhabitants. Here, she encountered a network of individuals who lived complex and secretive lives like her own. Through these connections, Jade was drawn into the world of drug trafficking.
Crossing the border into Mexico, she forged alliances with powerful figures in the drug trade. It is unaware if it was fearless demeanor or peer stupidity that earned her a place in their ranks, soon making her a key player in the smuggling of cocaine across the border. The thrill of high-stakes operations and the financial rewards only fueled her desire to continue down this perilous path.
Despite the dangerous nature of her work, Jade maintained a façade of normalcy. To those who knew her casually, she was a charming and intelligent woman with a penchant for adventure. Few could guess the double life she led or the dark secrets she carried.
Jade's relationship with her father remained strained and distant. He continued to immerse himself in his military duties, seemingly oblivious to the life his daughter was leading. The unresolved tension and unspoken blame created an unbridgeable chasm, leaving Jade to navigate her turbulent world alone.
Recently, Jade has stepped away from the drug trade, fearing that her past might come back to haunt her. The constant threat of capture and the toll of living a double life have driven her to seek a semblance of peace, though the shadows of her former life continue to loom large. Despite her attempt to leave behind her criminal past, Jade can't help but be an adrenaline junkie, constantly seeking new thrills and adventures to satisfy her insatiable craving for excitement.
==Relationships==
Christopher Whitman - Met him out in New Mexico, where he went on a drug and drunken bender leaving her with the tab at a local Waffle House and left her high and dry, unsure where he went. Little did she know she had already found himself back on his way to Los Santos. She ended up tracking him down to get her money back. 
==Trivia==
* Prone to accidents while riding BMX bikes.
* Has dislocated her left shoulder at least twice. 
* Alix's family never spoke Spanish around the house, so Alix never really picked it up.
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==Quotes==
* "You ever those thoughts and the thoughts win?" ~ Jade 2024
* "Drunk driving can kill someone so its bad. Coked up driving isn't." ~ Jade 2024
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