Casino Owner “Maria Heartstride”

Maria is a hybrid human, specifically mixed with mountain goat genes. She is the owner of the Casino Oasis, also works for the mafia. She is cold to people that aren’t in the casino, but cheery personality to people who are in the Casino. Has a hard time trusting people due to her past, the only person she trusts is her husband who she is secretly married to. She will kill if anyone were to ever harm her husband or anyone close to her. Her main objective is looking for her parents.

## Maria Heartstride

### Relatives

Mara Heartstride(Mother)Aleks Heartstride(Father)

Zackarie Heartstride(Uncle)

## Childhood

Was born into a very rich family; her mother and father were scientists for a special organization for the military. The reason she knew this is this family wasn’t a happy family. Although during her five years of being a child, her parents were never around, and always the babysitters and maids would take care of her. They would play games with cards and stuff animals, and she was quite cheerful as a child whenever she was able to have fun with people that took care of her. As well also happy whenever her mother and father were to be seen, until one day she went missing at night.

At the age of 5, her happiness came to an end, as her mother and father used her as their test subject, news had gotten out that people knew the actual truth about the training program so fewer and fewer subjects were showing up. This forced the two to bring in their child to be tested on. The two barely cared about her, they only had her in the first place to keep up an act on the outside to have that happy family image. During her sleep, her parents had drugged her and brought her to the lab, and started injecting and doing tests on her. It was agony for her at such an age, her anatomy would start to change. Small horns started to sprout from her head and her legs no longer human but goat-like as well her hands, ears, and eyes. She screamed in pain as this happened, and her parents showed no emotion for what they were doing to her that was probably the last time she ever saw her parent’s faces, but the memory burned into her mind so she would never forget. The pain though would last for most of her life until she was mature enough. Thus began her life as "Subject 303".

### Lab Life

After she was injected, she was given a tag chip and a collar to keep her here and alert guards if she were to escape, she was then thrown into a cell that had other subjects in cells beside her. There are few times when she is 6 that she would try to escape only to be punished either by a beating or she was shocked through the collar. During this time she had to get used to her new body and the vision and advance hearing she had now. She could see more and hear more than a normal human would have, she was partially color blind from seeing shades of blue though. It took a while for her to get used to her legs though this was the hardest. She was like a newborn foal getting used to her legs, and she would be punished if she didn’t use them quick enough. She had gotten used to using her hoofed-like legs first in the first two years making her 7 years old.

During that time she was kept away from other subjects and not allowed to play like the rest, they forced her to do a lot of training and nothing fun like a normal child. She was thought being taught general education as a child would, this was the only normal thing for her, minus it only being her. Although she was used to her legs this was not true though for her horns as she grew up they would grow to be a heavy addition to her head. During the rest of her time, they trained her to get more used to her body then. Testing her speed now that she could walk normally and she amazingly was quick with her hooves, faster than normal humans. In addition to this, she could jump amazingly high and had really good balance on beams. Her hooves could also do a lot of damage soon kicking things. She perfected using her legs to the fullest then at the age of 10. She was also moved into a separate cell where she wouldn't see other subjects anymore to start her real training.

At the age of 10, her horns were big enough to start doing tests on them. She had great strength in them when she rammed into objects. During all of this, her emotions had grown cold and harsh, there was barely any time to be happy for her. Two more years went by and her eyesight had finally kicked in she could see so well, as well her hearing that she could hear so much more now like people whispering. They put her through more testing because of this testing her ability to track people if they were sneaking up on her in which she could tell. Things got worse at the age of 14, she had found a new thing about her. Her sense of smell was now very keen and she could tell if they had put something in the water or food to put her to sleep, she was good at smelling poison and food going rotten. That the scientists had to be more careful how they did things now. She had also been able to hide her mood now unlike when she was younger her tail and ears would give off how she felt, now she could control them most of the time being able to lie to most of the scientists as she grew. The big main thing though she was able to morph her hands sometimes into hooves being able to punch stronger she got used to this at age 16 being able to morph them at will. The other thing is she was now old enough to do real combat with living beings and was forced to kill subjects that had gotten out of hand and she used her horns as well hooves stomping or impaling them. She almost had gotten used to the feeling that it was almost numb to her to kill someone.

During all this time she has been locked in captivity away from others, so she never had social interaction besides the people who would test on her, guarded her, and finally test subjects that would plead for their lives before she killed them. She barely showed happiness the whole time she was here, the fact she had a shock collar and tracker on didn’t help either. The only time she showed some interest is when she could eat or saw some of the guards playing cards or even chest. She would always watch them gaining knowledge from it she was pretty knowledgeable they did teach her the basics of school knowledge so she wasn’t dumb, but smart in a sense. Finally, she was 18 her horns were fully grown and she could feel the temperature in her body with ease, it seemed the horns could keep her cool, and help her regulate the temperature throughout her body.

### Fleeing The Facility

A few months later an accident happened, where she was minding her own business eating her meal when her collar made a loud beep and the flashing light on it shut off meaning the collar wasn't on. This made her confused as well curious and peaked out the small window from her cell. The power had gone out and the emergency lights were flashing everyone was in a panic. The other subjects had supposedly gotten out and guards and scientists were running. She had gotten up and backed up to the end of her room and rammed 3 times until the door smashed opening. She morphed her hands into hooves crunching the collar off her neck. She started galloping trying to find her way out kicking and stomping people that got in her way. Occasionally she would ram into people that worked there sinking her horns into them and killing them.

On her way she tried pulling the tag chip off that was on her ear only to be tackled by another subject enraged. They fought for a while until she was able to push the other off of her to catch her breath and it seemed this subject was a hybrid like her. A feline one to be at that, they were much stronger, so the battle would be tough against them. The feline leaped at her and she made dodge for it only to get clawed right down her face, she seethed in pain and quickly leaped a bit away to regain herself and think of something. The feline came charging again only for her to leap nearly missing a fatal blow to her throat and mangling her ear. She stumbled when she landed again, she hadn't left a dent in this guy. Maria would have to end it here now as she was losing a lot of blood. As the feline was rushing her again she waited until they were close enough empaling them with her horns knocking them to the ground. She was consumed by her emotion that she stomped them to death. She fled the scene limping away into the dark just like the rest of escapees.

### Joining the Mafia

After she limped away to and abandon building she took her time recovering for half a year. She slowly was getting used to the outside world and human interaction for once. She one day stumbled onto a fight that was going on in a nearby building and ended up helping a member of the mafia which she didn't know about. She ended up fleeing the scene after it was over, only to be found out by the mafia where they took her in, thanking her for helping the member and offering her to work with them. She was sketchy at first, but realized she had no were else to go and no food or money so she agreed. Slowly climbing the ranks by doing criminal jobs for them such as stealing or killing people for them. They also had taught her how to use a gun during her time working in the mafia, she was great with a pistol. She almost consider the mafia as family for her, but she knew they would never be her true family. They could kill her at any moment if she were slip up. Finally by the time she was 20 she got to a trusting understanding about them. She could now roam freely without them always on her back. One day though was a big day as she would be asked to run something a very big. In which one of the most trusted members had asked her to run a casino as a upfront. They would provide the money and resources for to build the casino. She just had to figure a name for it until one day she got it, **"Casino Oasis"**.

### Casino Oasis

Opening day for the casino was a big day for the mafia, hopefully for Maria it would run well. Many Shady customers came in of hybrid, elementals and humans alike. The inside of the casino was gorgeous, having a very generic look to it, but also different for the accommodations of hybrids. Theyre was slots dealing tables, the usual for a casino. There was also big rooms for meetings and such for customers that needed it. The casino also would accommodate rooms for some with they were regulars or important people. Also included in it was V.I.P room for important figures alike. As it was the casino was a success on the first day and would run smoothly from there on. The casino would then let in shady and strange figures of elemental and hybrid people alike. They did not discriminate and also helped and kept others safe from the humans that were hunting them. The casino was heavily guarded by bodyguards so it was mostly peaceful all the time.

It had been a year since the Casino opened and during her time learning the ropes and running the casino, she was told about a bar that was nearby that was good for meeting business partners. She made her way there one day to check it out seeing how good it actually was. She was greeted by a man with blue hair who was the owner and bartender of **“The Basement”**. As she took in the atmosphere she took a seat and ordered a drink to see just how good it was. To her surprise, it was the best drink that she had there. While drinking the bartender was quite talkative, he seemed to love gossip. Luckily for him, she was interested in the information he was spouting. She felt as if she could be herself here and would also engage in the conversation only telling half-truths about things. After all that she would become a regular there and leave big tips for the bartender since the drinks were good and she enjoyed the other’s company.

### Marriage

While Maria was working in the casino she had to hire some security guards to protect the casino for gangs and such. She hired many people, and then finally hired Head of security which would be the personal body guard for her protection if she needed it. They're name was Plutos were also a hybrid it seemed, and aquatic one at that. She only knew when she saw them in action one time. They were probably the only person she would spend time with a lot considering they were her personal body guard. The two had gotten pretty close by now and Maria was able to trust the other and also cared for the other stupidly falling in love with them. Lucky for her they also had the same feeling for her. The two would get married in secret that even the mafia would know about them. Usual they will spend free time in the pent house room where the two live, they share a room with each other.

## Present Life

A few years go by and she was now 25 still running the casino now with security guards; everyone respected her and loved her in the community, as well the scums that were there. During time in the casino customers might spot Plutos at the casino causing trouble from Time to time, and also see Maria pulling the other back to the office. As for now, she is still dealing business with the mafia.

## Personality

Maria is cold at first when you get to meet her. While doing business or on the job to say she can be friendly and aggressive towards customers and business workers alike. She likes to have a friendly and exciting atmosphere in her casino. If pushed the wrong way she will either ram or buck the person or even at some point she will bring her gun out.

### Favorites

* -Favorite food: salad and raw fish(cant eat certain foods deemed poisonous to her)
* -Favorite drink: Soda in general
* -Favorite alcohol drink: Margarita and Pina Coladas
* -Favorite color: Crimson and gold
* -Favorite artist: Metallica/ Antonio Vivaldi

## Abilities

Being injected with goat genes and being transformed into a hybrid she has aspects and powers of those that a goat would have. Being able to run faster than a normal human at 50mph and jumping up to 12 feet, she has also gained amazing balance with her goat-like legs. As for her horns, she can do damage to objects and people, by piercing or breaking bones if she were to ram them. Her Eyesight is also improved being able to see in the dark and also see about 320 to 360 degrees. She has enhanced smell being able to tell if something is poisoned or is about to go bad. She is also able to hear better up to 70Hz to 40KHz. She able to morph her hands into hooves at will, but is unable to change the rest of her goat-like appearance sadly.

Maria is also skilled with pistols almost every time being able to get head or a body shot considering the distances she is at. She will rarely ever use her gun though, only if things seem bleak she will use it either to end her own life or the others.

### Weakness

Maria is technically still part human so she still is unable to do some things that a human cannot do. As for her goat self, she is actually unable to swim that well. As well being wet for too long can cause her to get sick very easily. This is why she usually will avoid going out in the rain at all costs just for her sake. She is still able to shower and such though. Another thing is some food may now be poisonous to her or make her gravely ill. They are mostly plants or vegetables so she either cooks her own food or brings in a chef that she most likely trust. She cants morph her hands into hooves for that long or also gallop for long, she will either need to rest for a long while and also eat to regain her stamina until she can do so. Once Maria’s horns are Broken she can no longer grow them back, if broken she can bleed out to death, and also the temperature throughout her body can no longer regulate like normal, and she will either overheat or get hypothermia quickly.

## Facts

* -Is known for wearing gold jewelry on her horns, fingers, ears, and golden hooves.
* -She is fairly wealthy since she works for the mafia as well as her business.
* -Is not fond of guns but owns one she keeps in her coat pocket.
* -Will count her horns as a part of her height.
* -Known nickname in casino **Horned Boss**.
* -May do things that a goat may do besides things like randomly eating trash and bleating.
* -You may be able to tell how she feels based on her ears and tail.
* -Is not afraid of killing.
* -Has a tattoo as well as an ear tag with her subject number **“303”**.
* -She actually can eat meat still.
* -Has no knowledge that the mafia is working with the people that experimented on her.
* -Does have a bounty to whoever finds her parents.
* -If you owe money at the casino wish yourself good luck she will find you.
* -Maria is pansexual