Ash Campbell

### Introduction

Red. Everything was red. Ash’s vision blurred as a flame burst to life in the pit of her stomach. It burned like fire racing through her veins, threatening to consume her very being. At that moment, her view came into stark focus. All she could see was the boy in front of her, a nauseating sneer plastered across his face as he spat insults at her without a care in the world.

She didn’t remember throwing the first punch, or the second, or the third.

Adrenaline pumped through her body with every heartbeat. She couldn’t even feel when the boy did manage to land a blow- directly on the nose. A sickening crunch barely registered in her mind as she threw herself forward, throwing them both onto the ground. All she could hear was the choked grunts spilling from his lips with each blow. All she could feel were her own fists, connecting over and over with the already battered face beneath them.

“Don’t you ever-“ thud, “-Fuck with me-“ thud, “-again!” crunch. She raised her bloody, tattered fist into the air once more, pausing as she realized the boy beneath her was no longer fighting back. The only movement was the shallow rise and fall of his chest, pausing occasionally to let out a weak cough. He groaned quietly, raising his hand to protect his face once more. Ash slowly lowered her arm, her other hand letting go of his shirt collar.

“Pussy,” Ash spat, pulling herself onto her feet. Her legs trembled with the effort, burning in protest, but she paid no mind to it. Whatever she felt now was probably nothing compared to the boy, who had curled into himself on the floor. She wiped at her nose with her hand, wincing as the action irritated the angry, open wounds covering her knuckles. They ached as she examined them carefully, unsure of whose blood stained her skin. She walked away then, barely giving him a passing glance as she left for her dorm room.

### Personality

##### Positive Traits

Ash can be described as honest, confident, bold, and outgoing. Depending on who you are, she won’t bother to filter her words from what she’s thinking- often choosing to tell you exactly how it is in her mind. She isn’t a bully, and doesn’t actively try to be mean, but sometimes she doesn't really think about how her words can affect others. She is confident in her own body and in her physical capabilities as a lover ™ as well as a fighter. She can be surprisingly kind, and will go to great lengths to make those she loves happy.

##### Negative Traits

Ash is very stubborn, mischievous, and rebellious. She has a tendency to bottle up her emotions, and then lash out in anger instead of talking about them. She can also be an aggressive person at times, often resorting to fighting out her problems with another student in place of other methods of problem solving. She is also very impulsive.

### History

Ash grew up in a wealthy family, never having to worry about material needs. Her father was a successful businessman, and her mother was a doctor. Her parents were not present for most of her life, often choosing work over family. Ash learned from a young age that bad behavior was the only way to truly gain her parents’ attention, even if it was negative attention. When her parents were around, they were not very kind. Every mistake she made resulted in harsh reprimand, no matter how small. They put constant pressure on her to outperform her peers and to live up to their family name. She is often compared to her older, more successful sibling, as a cruel way to “encourage” Ash to achieve more.

Unsure of how to navigate her own emotions, she lashes out against others and uses drugs ™ as a way to redirect her own anger and self hatred.

### Other

Ash suffers from ADHD, anxiety, and depression. She had a therapist and psychiatrist, but lately has not put in the time or effort to see them.