Ashelia

Name: Ashelia, or Ashe for short (Last name unknown)
Gender: Female
Age: 20
Birthday: December 1st
Sexuality: Bisexual (She has no experience with romance whatsoever though)
Special Characteristics: Ragged diamond-shaped scar above her collarbone from being possessed as a baby.

Personality:

• Out of Battle: When she was very young Ashelia's parents abandoned her. Fearing the curse of the Ghost King Vendrick who had possessed her from birth, they left her to die alone in a forest far from home in hopes that she would be eaten by wolves before his power awakened. What they couldn't know was Vendrick was already awake, and had been for some time. The Ghost King took this as an opportunity, using his power to scare off the wild animals and guide the child to safety. From there he raised her practically on his own, using centuries of experience to teach her what he knew, and when Ashe was old enough he even taught her the lost art of communicating with the spirit world and how to command spirits as he did. Unfortunately growing up alone with only spirits for company did little for Ashe's social life, and as a result the normal everyday Ashelia is quiet and reserved, preferring to remain solitary and rarely seeking out companionship. It's not that she's anti-social, it's just that she doesn't know how to act around living people. She is fairly vocal when talking to spirits however, which typically earns her the 'crazy' label when people catch her mumbling under her breath or having entire conversations with no-one around. When forced to socialize tends to clam up and let others do the talking unless her favourite subjects of history and the supernatural come up, in which case she flips the other side of the spectrum and can talk for hours on end.
  
  
• In Battle: In battle Vendrick's influence really shines through. Ashe stands tall and regal, refusing to show weakness at any cost. Ashelia remains calm and collected no matter how dire the circumstances, trusting in the spirits and her own strength to see her through any trial. She's very determined: her pride (and Vendrick's pride) won't let her back down unless she is obviously outclassed or has no other option, a stubbornness that can sometimes lead to her getting stuck in bad situations. She's no fool though, and she knows how to pick her battles. As Vendrick is fond of saying, a true ruler does not solve all conflicts with violence.
  
  
• As a Leader: Although Ashe hasn't had much occasion to work with allies she is a capable leader when required, standing firm at the backline to give encouragement and direct her spirits to support wherever it is needed most. Out of battle however Ashe has problems interacting with and making decisions for others, often overthinking how to treat them or not considering their feelings at all.
  
  
• Under a Leader: When working under another's authority, Ashelia will go one of two ways. If the person giving the orders has earned her respect she will follow them to the best of her ability, only questioning them if she sees an obvious flaw that she feels needs to be addressed. If they haven't earned her respect she will largely ignore them and operate how she sees fit. If forced to comply she will do exactly what is required, no more, no less, and if they press her further she is not above withdrawing her support completely and leaving them to their fate.
  

Likes:

• The Supernatural. Due the circumstances of her birth and the nature of her magic Ashelia has an affinity and fascination with spirits, curses, and things related to them.
  
• History and Antiquities. Somewhat related to her love of the supernatural, Ashelia has a fondness for history and antique items with interesting stories behind them. While others might prefer fantasy and other forms of fiction, Ashe herself doesn't see the point of reading about things that don't exist and much prefers to read about the lives of those long past.
  
• Peace and Quiet. Those who grow up alone usually either go crazy from the lack of interaction or become accustomed to the quiet born of solitude. Ashelia is one of the latter, and has gotten so used to it that she never fully relaxes without some peace and quiet.
  

Dislikes:

• Noisy People. People who just can't stop making noise are the bane of Ashe's existence. She avoids them whenever possible, which is a major motivator for why she hasn't shown interest in joining a guild so far.
  
• Being Ordered Around. Being raised by a ghost king does have it's downsides; with Vendrick as a father figure Ashelia has a hard time respecting the authority of 'normal' humans. As far as she is concerned only those who have earned her respect have the right to give her orders.
  
• Skeptics. People who insist ghosts aren't real (even with proof) infuriate her. As someone who speaks with spirits on a daily basis, Ashe simply doesn't understand how people can be so close-minded.
  

Motivations:

• Collecting Antiques and Artifacts. It really can't be overstated how much Ashe loves antiques, or how good she is at spotting them. She dreams of one day becoming rich enough to buy a mansion or of her own to fill with antiques from all over the world...a goal which isn't made any easier by her tendency to sometimes do jobs for free in exchange for a hundred year old nightstand that she has no intention of selling. If you want to get on her good side, this is the way to do it.
  
• Finding Her Parents. Though she was too young at the time to remember much of the event, Ashe has never forgiven her parents for leaving her to die as a child. The only clue she has about them is the black ribbon she wears in her hair, and she isn't sure what she will do when she finds them, but she still searches for them when she can.
  
• Vendrick's Curse. Ashe feels indebted to Vendrick for raising her when her parents abandoned her, even though his curse was responsible for it in the first place. She hopes to one day help Vendrick find peace and finally move on, and if that means helping him get his revenge, then so be it.
  

Fears:

• Betrayal. Her parents' abandonment left emotional scars on Ashe, even as a child, and as a result she is slow to trust and has trouble forming relationships with people for fear that they will ultimately betray her as well.
  
• Loss of Magic. Being solitary by nature Ashe has relied on spirits for companionship for most of her life, and fears losing her magic and the ability to communicate with them.
  
• Necromancers. Ashelia has yet to meet a single Necromancer who meant well and treated the dead with the respect they deserve. As someone who sees spirits as friends and companions, Necromancers, who enslave and imprison souls in undead bodies, inspire fear and disgust more than anything.
  

General Appearance:

Height: 6'1"
Weight: 165 lbs
Hair: White and shoulder-length, usually tied back with a black ribbon.
Eyes: Naturally Steely-Blue, often changes when channeling spirits.
Skin Tone: Very pale, due to both spiritual influence and lack of sun.
Appearance: Tall and lithe, Ashelia has a body that is built for speed rather than strength. Her figure is nothing to write home about, with a small chest and thin waist. She usually dresses in a white shirt, dark green pants, and light green coat or a simple light green dress with white trim, all provided by her Green Ruler's Garment (magical item I'll be applying for, basically just clothing that changes shape and repairs itself), and is almost always carrying at least one sword.

Guild/Council:

Guild: Guildless
Tattoo: None
Rank: D