New Hampshire

New Hampshire (*ニューハンプシャー, Nyūhanpushā*) or Averi "Ava" Grant Collins (*アベリ・グラント・コリンズ, Aberi Guranto Korinzu*) is a fan-made character in Hetalia: Axis Powers. She represents the State of New Hampshire. She's often referred to as Hampshire or Hamp as a nickname.

## Appearance

New Hampshire has shoulder-length, jet black hair, hazel eyes and light skin. She has a scar on her forearm that represents the Capture of Fort Williams and Mary. Hampshire has a birthmark on her neck that represents Mount Washington, a birthmark on her shoulder that represents the Merrimack River, two birthmarks on her hip that represents the Contoocook and Pemigewasset Rivers, a ocean blue bow that represents the Winnipesaukee River and four birthmarks on the bridge of her nose and forehead that represents the Connecticut Lakes. She usually wears a light purple sweater with dark purple winter coat, dark blue leggings, dark brown timberland boots, another ocean blue bow that's slightly darker and a granite necklace Monty gave her. She's also seen in a white blouse with a purple cropped jacket, a violet-red skater skirt and black ankle boots.

## Personality and Interests

New Hampshire is rather reserved and doesn't talk much. She's calm and collected, but can worry easily. She just doesn't show it. She's responsible, respects people and is known for having a dark sense of humor. Hampshire is a huge animal lover. She's a simple woman, appreciating the small things. Hampshire loves to see people happy, even if she doesn't like them. She's free-spirited and doesn't let anything hold her back. Despite her size, Hampshire is not easily intimidated or pressured and is not afraid to spit in others' faces to protect her siblings.

She's passionate about her motto "Live Free or Die'' as she would do just that for her nation and siblings. Hampshire loves to be a helping hand, but doesn't feel the need to pry into other people's life. Hampshire doesn't like lies and feels disappointed when someone doesn't tell her the truth, especially if it's someone she's close to. She's not a big fan of religion as people use it to 'justify' their actions.

She's also not a big fan of taxes. She's very passionate about skiing and lacrosse as she thinks she’s an expert at the two sports, but doesn't blow if told differently. She loves to walk forest trails and does very often. She also loves to read books. Her favorite foods are pancakes, pumpkin pie, steamed clams and yogurt. She also loves Ben & Jerry's ice cream and maple syrup. Hampshire owns a Chinook named Monty.

## Relationships

### Vermont (Vicky M. Lewis)

Hampshire and Monty have a strong bond. Hampshire seems more talkative with Monty around. They're often seen with each other and walk trails together. They usually stick together. According to Mass, "It's impossible to separate those two. It's like they're stuck together like glue". They usually ski or play lacrosse together. They also eat Ben & Jerry's and pancakes with maple syrup together.

### Maine (Ever M. Pelletier)

Maine and Hampshire like each other as they're both reserved people. They don't hang out alone much as Monty loves to tag along. However, they're quite talkative with each other and love each other's company without Monty there.

### Massachusetts (Theo R. Sullivan)

New Hampshire hates Mass. Mass usually teases Hampshire about being in love with Monty or his younger siblings, Maine. Hampshire has the urge to punch him in the face every time he's starts to tease her.

### New York State (Brooke A. York)

Upstate once owned New Hampshire and Vermont during the Colonial Era. After Hampshire broke away and became her own colony, pulling Vermont with her, Upstate was mad and tried to force Hampshire to bring Vermont back. Hampshire refused and thus began years of fighting. Upstate is still mad about Hampshire taking Vermont away, but has forgiven her for the most part.

### America (Alfred F. Jones)

Hampshire respects and tolerates America's views and personality, but to say she doesn't get annoyed is an understatement. She really hates how loud he is and doesn't like how childish and immature the other is. However, they're close and do talk quite a lot.

### Canada (Matthew Williams)

She loves Canada. They hang out in a park with some maple syrup and pancakes with Monty as well. She loves his quietness and kind heart. Despite her friendship with him, she still forgets he's there sometimes.

### England (Arthur Kirkland)

She never liked England all that much. She always found England a bit weird and bitter.

## Facts

* New Hampshire's state flower is the Purple Lilac.
* New Hampshire's birthdate corresponds with the day New Hampshire joined the Union.
* New Hampshire is the ninth state to enter the Union.
* Her Chinook is named after Vermont.
* Her ocean blue bow that's slightly darker represents Hampshire's nicknames as the Mother of Rivers.
* Her granite necklace and her middle name represent New Hampshire's official state nickname.