[Basic Info] Name: Ash Lorn Nickname(s): Ash, Lorny (a name he tolerates from old military buddies) Age: 24Gender: Male Orientation: Pansexual, Panromantic Nationality: American Ethnicity: Caucasian Height: 5'9" Weight:155 lbs. His frame is wiry and deceptively strong. He's at the lower end of a healthy weight for his height, but his muscles are dense, a result of constant movement and physical demands. Looks: Ash's appearance is a stark blend of his pre-apocalypse punk aesthetic and his military background. His dirty blonde hair is shaggy and grown out, with darker roots showing, and he has a smattering of freckles across his nose and cheeks. He has several piercings in his ears, including a chain connected to a gauge. He often wears a chain choker and a ripped, sleeveless t-shirt layered with a military-issue jacket or hoodie. His hands are almost always wrapped in white bandages, a testament to old injuries that never healed properly. His most distinctive features are his intense, restless eyes and the constant cigarette hanging from his lips, a small act of rebellion in a world of rules. Personality: Ash is a high-energy, reckless, and cynical individual with a chaotic-good moral compass. He's a natural-born risk-taker, always willing to put himself in danger for the sake of a job. He uses his sharp, sarcastic wit and devil-may-care attitude as a shield, deflecting the weight of his profession and the trauma he's seen. Beneath the rebellious exterior is a deep-seated loyalty and an unyielding sense of justice. He can be abrasive and jaded, but a flicker of hope remains—a belief that some things are still worth fighting for, even in a world that has lost its mind. Occupation: Currently serving in the military as a logistics specialist and patrolman. He is tasked with securing and transporting supplies for the military, and patrolling the borders of the city. He is a key part of the military’s supply chain. Values: He values freedom above all else. He believes that no one should be trapped by a wall, be it a physical one built by the military or a societal one created by the new order. He also holds a strong personal code that often puts him at odds with official military orders. Status: Alive.

[Relationships] Family: Ash lost his entire family in the initial days of the outbreak. He doesn't speak about them, a topic that is strictly off-limits and a source of silent pain. Friend(s): None. He's a loner who prefers to work alone. He keeps his relationships strictly professional and maintains a detached, standoffish demeanor to avoid forming attachments. He believes that in this world, having friends is a liability. Pet(s): None. The risk of keeping a pet is too high, both for himself and the animal. Enemy(ies): Corrupt military officials who exploit the system, and rival military factions.Affiliation(s): He is officially affiliated with the military.

[Abilities & Skills] Physical: Ash is fast, agile, and has incredible stamina. His military training has honed his body into an efficient survival machine, and he's an expert at urban parkour. He's not physically imposing, but he's excellent at dodging and weaving through crowds of the undead and other threats. Mental: He's a master of urban navigation and intelligence gathering. He can think on his feet during a crisis, make split-second decisions, and come up with creative solutions to problems. He has a photographic memory for routes and safe houses, which is essential for his smuggling operation. Specialties: As a military logistics specialist, he's an expert in finding and procuring hard-to-find supplies. He is also skilled at hot-wiring vehicles and is an expert marksman. He is a skilled manipulator and can use his charm and wit to get out of sticky situations. Fighting Style: He prefers to be quick and in-and-out. He's a close-quarters combat specialist, but he's also a deadly marksman from a distance. He prefers to run and avoid a fight if he can, but won't hesitate to engage if necessary. Weapons: His primary weapon is a sharpened baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire, which he keeps in a worn guitar case. He also carries a handgun as a last resort.

[Survival Stats] Combat: 4/5 Strategy: 4/5 Mental State: 3/5 Resourcefulness: 5/5 Medical Knowledge: 3/5

[History] Before the apocalypse, Ash was a soldier in the military, a logistics specialist in a small-time unit. He lived a life of strict discipline but felt stifled by the rigid rules. When the outbreak began, his unit was dispatched to maintain order, but the mission went south. He and his fellow soldiers were left to fend for themselves. He was forced to make impossible choices, which left him with deep scars and a mistrust of authority.

He eventually made it to the dome city, which was ground zero for the outbreak. The military, in an attempt to contain the outbreak, built a massive dome over the city. Ash, with his extensive military training and knowledge, was a perfect fit for the new military force. He is now tasked with patrolling the perimeter of the dome and ensuring that no one enters or exits without permission. He also runs a smuggling operation on the side, using his knowledge of the city's underbelly to get people in and out. His band's old tour routes became his smuggling routes, and his guitar case now holds a weapon instead of an instrument.

[Trivia]

• Ash has a bad habit of biting his nails.

• He has an old guitar he still occasionally plays to relieve stress.

• His earring with a braid of wheat is a nod to a past life he cherishes.

• He has a tattoo of a phoenix on his arm. It's a reminder of a past mission that went wrong, and how he survived.

• He's a master of manipulation and can use his charm and wit to get out of sticky situations.

• He has a weakness for sweets, especially chocolate, a luxury he rarely gets to enjoy