Astrid

'Astrid' as seen on PosedioNET database

'Astrid' is the blonde haired temporary waitress at Moriarty's Saloon in Megaton. She doesn't know where she was born or her parents but she was raised in Little Lamplight till her 16th birthday. Since then she has been on her own.

## Background

### Unknown Youth

Astrid never knew her parents or what happened to them. As she presumes, she was left at very early age at the gates of Little Lamplight. There she presumes she was taken in and raised by the fellow Children. She grew up to be timid but resilient. When every parental figure has a temper tantrum at anytime. You develop the skill to think fast and come to quick decisions to save yourself the grief. When she was older she took care of the others as well. However like all children she was forced to go when she had turned sixteen. It is likely her growth was stunted by a lack of daylight and a diet consisting of Cave Fungus.

### Walking the Wastes

When she turned sixteen she did desire to head for Megaton. Instead she wandered the wastes with Caravans. One interaction with a merchant set that path gone after she bought a firearm just to accidently use it against the merchant and shoot him in the foot. However the merchant had earlier given her a pair of headphones.

Sometime later she ended up in the town of Megaton before too long. There she was offered a position at the Saloon. It could have been because Moriarty was wanting to eye her up but it was more likely he could use her lack of bartering to get her for cheap.

### Mystery Man

One day while working in the Saloon. A mysterious man in clean clothes with a strange rifle had come into the bar. The two quickly bonded and before too long the man had asked her the ambitions. The man was not only kind but willing to explain the way the world worked to her in a way that made sense. Many had tried to do the same thing but they never quite had the words that would fit someone who only had the education of a fifth grader. The man offered her a journey to see the other places in the world. Such as The Hotel and The Aircraft Carrier which he said had settlements on them that could use someone with her friendly demeanor to run bars and saloons. She agreed to go with and that's when she found out his name was Jeremias Klink.

### Hotel Awaits

The journey involved mowing down several molerats and dogs. Nearly one plasma bolt from Jeremias went near Astrid yet the entire time she felt safe knowing he could take care of these pests. It took them the whole day to get to the Hotel. However when they had arrived. She had noticed the peculiar fact that the settlement didn't allow ghouls. She and Jeremias had an argument over the ghouls and their purposes in this world. Jeremias viewing ghouls as lazy and incompetent while also being already dead. Astrid saw them as humans too and people who contributed their experience to society. While they couldn't agree, they pressed on. Jeremias lied to get into the gate saying that Mr. Tenpenny had mail that was sent to him by Colonel Autumn. They manage to pass through without paying a dime.

While inside Astrid explored and Jeremias toiled with the consquences for lying but managed to weasel his way out with a handwritten note. One that had explained that Colonel Autumn wished to sell robots and turrets to Mr. Tenpenny. Mr. Tenpenny was interested but wanted to negotiate so Jeremias and Astrid were requested to send a letter back and return with a new one. In the meantime Astrid had sought out work from the Federalist Lounge There she was told to as the Chief of security who offered her an old application paper from the Hotel's pre-war days. Telling her to come back in 3 days for an interview. While Astrid had asked to stay, it was a quick realization of the expenses of the tower that meant she couldn't afford to stay. She and Jeremias decided to stay outside for the night before heading to Rivet City.

### Road to Hell

While heading to Rivet City, the two stopped in Andale. Jeremias had fallen in love with it's Pre-War suburbia feel and it's resident mayor, Jack. The couple were offered to stay for dinner and the night. Jeremias agreed to stay in town but did not want to intrude on the house. Jeremias and Astrid split up, Jeremias was to explore the place while Astrid was to ask Jack to say in his shed. However this was not before Jeremias handed his sidearm to Astrid and taught her the basics of lining the sights, the safety, and the trigger. He charged the gun and placed it on safe before telling Astrid to stay safe. Astrid went to the house, knocked on, and was let in. There he met Linda Smith, Jack's Wife. Finally Junior Smith was introduced to Astrid. Jack insisted that Astrid eat a meal with them. Astrid complied and felt sick as she ate the food given. Just as Linda was finishing her meal. Jeremias had arrived back at the door, Linda spoke to Jack about having Jeremias for dinner. Jack spoke to Astrid about how it was nice to have someone like them and how they could offer her a caretaking job with Mr. Harris. Linda got up and washed a knife before heading to the door, accidently cutting Astrid but continuing on her way. When she got there and opened it for Jeremias. She held the knife behind her back. Just then Astrid drew a 10mm pistol Jeremias had taught her to use and fired upon Linda. Killing her instantly. Jeremias charged into the house and as he did, Jack flipped the table and attempted to Choke Astrid. She placed the gun under his chin and fired. Junior was screaming as Jeremias took the two of them away to a safe spot near a truck far away. There he stood by for an hour before heading back. Andale's direction was covered in black smoke. Jeremias told Astrid he had taken the kids to the old man and said he would have someone come back to see how it was going. The two headed to the Nuka Cola Plant. Which was the place Jeremias spent his time finding and exploring as Shelter.

## Personality

     A happy and cheerful girl who enjoys listening to music on her Pip-Boy and learn new things. She is pretty oblivious to the world since she hasn't gotten to really explore what's out there. She is quick to trust people who don't seem dangerous and it's a very good runner but deep down she wants to learn how to protect herself and learn more of what's out there.