Wynter Ashton

**Wynter** is a side character who appears in several of the routes. He will feature most prominently in Reuben Kelner's route once it is complete.

This character was created by a Kickstarter backer.

Wynter suffers from nanite rejection, meaning he is unable to use the nano-system and must rely primarily on analog methods. He also has fade from a nano-overgrowth incident when he was younger.

## Appearance

Approximately 5’11” tall, his skin is on the pale side and he has green eyes. He has wavy hair that reaches part way down his back and towards his waist, with no bangs covering his forehead. His hair was originally ash-blonde though it is now naturally silver. He dyes his hair frequently any number of unnatural pastel colours like coral pink and purple-gray. He generally wears his hair loose and somewhat messy, though at times he will pull it back into man-bun, plait, braid or ponytail. Broad shoulders, lithe build with some muscle definition because he works out to keep in shape but not excessively.

## Personality

He seems to be a light-hearted person, always with a smile to share and will impulsively bring sweets to share with coworkers or buy them all coffee. He was brought up by his parents with old-fashioned habits like writing letters, in notebooks and reading physical books. He is naturally charming and inadvertently smooth as often simple things he says are misconstrued flirty when he’s just being honest. Reuben laments how easy it is for Wynter to be popular with the ladies.

Though he never particularly enjoyed studying or school, he is quite intelligent, especially when it comes to observations from watching and interacting with people. Having worked his way up through to the special investigations division through hard work, Wynter takes his work very seriously and pulls his own weight during investigations, going with little sleep at times. His appearance often works in their team’s favour for blending in and gathering information as he does not look like a Detective. Wynter likes to keep detailed notes in notebooks and paper records regarding investigations in notebooks during investigations before turning it all digital for their reports, which some people find a little odd.

Despite seeming light-hearted he is very reliable, capable and follows through on something if he says he’ll do it. Wynter is very resourceful in a variety of situations, can think quickly on his feet and is quick to take action in an emergency. He is the type who is friendly with everyone but cares especially strongly about his family, and his friends. He is loyal, affectionate and adores his younger sisters and has a tendency to be a little overprotective at times. He doesn’t get angry very easily but he does get triggered when those people important to him neglect themselves and don’t follow through with self care (disappointed face).

Wynter likes going out and having a social life, he often drags Reuben out with him when he can because he enjoys his company and because he tries to play wingman. While supportive he often laments Reuben’s lack of flirting skills or when he puts his foot in his mouth. He enjoys flirting and going out on dates, and has dated both serious and not serious. (More awkward because he gets nervous and thinks too much about what he’s saying when he actually likes someone).

## Relationships

Reuben Kelner - partner in the Special Investigations unit.