After the Mexican–American War in 1846, the United States inherited conflicted territory from Mexico which was the home of both settlers and Apache tribes. Conflicts continued as white colonizers came into traditional Apache lands to raise livestock and crops and to mine minerals.

Ayasha is an Apache tribe member, born into the hardships of a nomadic people. Ayasha is tough and resourceful, a true hunter and gatherer. and most important to her, an Apache brave.

Ayasha is also known by her nickname "Red-Claw" for the blood stained bear claw necklace she has around her neck. it is her own blood that stains those claws, after killing the bear she took them as a throphy.