Andromeda
The Local Cyberpunk
Name:
Aphrodite "Smokes" Jones
Age:
32
Occupation:
Veteran; Mercenary/Bodyguard-for-hire
Physical Description:
Body
Aphrodite is above the average height of a normal woman but around the average weight. She is Caucasian with a rather pale skin tone. She has stark blue eyes and short platinum blonde hair.
Her face, while a bit rough after years of combat, is quite attractive. She possesses full lips of what can only be described as a sort of faded blue, a color which goes remarkably well with her pale skin. She also has an angular jawline but not to the extent of that which a man would have. If you fancy tough-looking women she is more than likely to have your head turning as she walks past.
Aphrodite is muscular and trains very hard to retain and improve that image. Being a "hired gun" of sorts it is more or less required of people like her to look as physically imposing as possible. That includes being fit, walking with determination and confidence in your steps and being an impenetrable wall of meat (and sometimes metal). Don't expect her to go down easily in a fist fight.
Clothing
Aphrodite dresses in a style she calls "street tactical", a fusion of combat-readiness and the tasteful fashion of today. This includes trenchcoats made of thick but comfortable material, tactical pants with many pockets and heavy combat boots; all of which come in greys, blacks and dark browns. If need be, mirror shades are acceptable accessories. The goal is to blend into the crowd but still look like a person who means business and Aphrodite is a woman who means business.
Biographical Information:
Aphrodite's mom had a thing for Greek mythology, so when it came to the birth of her daughter she was quick to name her after the Greek goddess of beauty, stating that Aphrodite was "the most beautiful thing" she'd ever laid her eyes on. To Aphrodite, all that name seemed to have done was make her a fleshy chunk of irony, having grown up in an ugly and vile world.
Aphrodite's dad walked out on her mom once she told him that she was pregnant. He couldn't deal with raising a child, especially since he had no job and was an anti-social punk. So Mrs. Jones had to work extra hard to make sure that Aphrodite grew up protected and safe.
Mrs. Jones belonged to a district in New Acadia that was known for its high crime rates. The people in this section of the city felt they were being shafted, that GenLaw and CorpLaw treated them unfairly - like they were less than human, and the only way to get back at the lawmakers was to turn to violence. However, Aphrodite managed to have some semblence of a childhood despite these conditions. She went to school, had friends and was able enjoy what little good things there were to be had in the district.
When she was eighteen she was appoached by a recruiter for the Army while walking with friends. The recruiter handed her a flyer and showed her holographic images of what the Army had to offer. Aphrodite was entralled by the prospect of going overseas and taking part in what the recruiter called "patriotic clashes" (he was maybe a bit too into the whole "fighting for your country" act, Aphrodite knew, but she didn't mind). She held on to the flyer after the recruiter had left and showed it to her friends. They wanted nothing to do with it and tried to convince the young woman that it was a dumb idea to join up, but she didn't care for their objections. At the end of the day she gave her mother the flyer, and after a short argument Mrs. Jones reluctantly agreed to let her daughter join the military.
From there Aphrodite signed up and was promptly shipped to a training camp where she was pushed to her limit in terms of physical activity. It wasn't long before Aphrodite was sent overseas with hundreds of other young soldiers to fight in engagements with whoever the government felt like bringing a hammer down on that day. Being in active combat brought out a lot in Aphrodite and she was transformed from a slightly tomboyish New Acadian girl to a tough-as-nails soldier. She even picked up smoking, which led to her earning the nickname "Smokes" from her squadmates.
However, there came a time when the government had very little use for the military, and they soon gave the order to bring the soldiers home. Aphrodite was a bit disappointed, having grown a fondness for combat, but she was thankful for having the tour that she did.
Once she was back in New Acadia she made a beeline for her childhood home. She came back to her old house finding it boarded up and looking as if it had been abandoned for quite sometime. People who knew Aphrodite (not really friends in this case) told her with heavy hearts that her mother had died during rioting which resulted in the break-in and eventual burning of the house. For the first time in fourteen years Aphrodite broke down and cried. Her mother, the person who taught her to be strong, was dead. Burned alive while Aphrodite was crawling through mud and blood in a country thousands of miles away. She felt lost for the very first time.
It didn't take long for her to get back on her feet, but she'll never forget her mother.
Aphrodite found herself lusting to be at the forefront of a battle again, to be an imposing figure again. She got herself a place and advertized herself as a mercenary to some of the less-desirable members of society. She also was recruited to be a protector or a bodyguard of sorts for those who could afford to pay. To her, it felt good to hold a gun again.
Additional Information:
Aphrodite "Smokes" Jones
Age:
32
Occupation:
Veteran; Mercenary/Bodyguard-for-hire
Physical Description:
Body
Aphrodite is above the average height of a normal woman but around the average weight. She is Caucasian with a rather pale skin tone. She has stark blue eyes and short platinum blonde hair.
Her face, while a bit rough after years of combat, is quite attractive. She possesses full lips of what can only be described as a sort of faded blue, a color which goes remarkably well with her pale skin. She also has an angular jawline but not to the extent of that which a man would have. If you fancy tough-looking women she is more than likely to have your head turning as she walks past.
Aphrodite is muscular and trains very hard to retain and improve that image. Being a "hired gun" of sorts it is more or less required of people like her to look as physically imposing as possible. That includes being fit, walking with determination and confidence in your steps and being an impenetrable wall of meat (and sometimes metal). Don't expect her to go down easily in a fist fight.
Clothing
Aphrodite dresses in a style she calls "street tactical", a fusion of combat-readiness and the tasteful fashion of today. This includes trenchcoats made of thick but comfortable material, tactical pants with many pockets and heavy combat boots; all of which come in greys, blacks and dark browns. If need be, mirror shades are acceptable accessories. The goal is to blend into the crowd but still look like a person who means business and Aphrodite is a woman who means business.
Biographical Information:
Aphrodite's mom had a thing for Greek mythology, so when it came to the birth of her daughter she was quick to name her after the Greek goddess of beauty, stating that Aphrodite was "the most beautiful thing" she'd ever laid her eyes on. To Aphrodite, all that name seemed to have done was make her a fleshy chunk of irony, having grown up in an ugly and vile world.
Aphrodite's dad walked out on her mom once she told him that she was pregnant. He couldn't deal with raising a child, especially since he had no job and was an anti-social punk. So Mrs. Jones had to work extra hard to make sure that Aphrodite grew up protected and safe.
Mrs. Jones belonged to a district in New Acadia that was known for its high crime rates. The people in this section of the city felt they were being shafted, that GenLaw and CorpLaw treated them unfairly - like they were less than human, and the only way to get back at the lawmakers was to turn to violence. However, Aphrodite managed to have some semblence of a childhood despite these conditions. She went to school, had friends and was able enjoy what little good things there were to be had in the district.
When she was eighteen she was appoached by a recruiter for the Army while walking with friends. The recruiter handed her a flyer and showed her holographic images of what the Army had to offer. Aphrodite was entralled by the prospect of going overseas and taking part in what the recruiter called "patriotic clashes" (he was maybe a bit too into the whole "fighting for your country" act, Aphrodite knew, but she didn't mind). She held on to the flyer after the recruiter had left and showed it to her friends. They wanted nothing to do with it and tried to convince the young woman that it was a dumb idea to join up, but she didn't care for their objections. At the end of the day she gave her mother the flyer, and after a short argument Mrs. Jones reluctantly agreed to let her daughter join the military.
From there Aphrodite signed up and was promptly shipped to a training camp where she was pushed to her limit in terms of physical activity. It wasn't long before Aphrodite was sent overseas with hundreds of other young soldiers to fight in engagements with whoever the government felt like bringing a hammer down on that day. Being in active combat brought out a lot in Aphrodite and she was transformed from a slightly tomboyish New Acadian girl to a tough-as-nails soldier. She even picked up smoking, which led to her earning the nickname "Smokes" from her squadmates.
However, there came a time when the government had very little use for the military, and they soon gave the order to bring the soldiers home. Aphrodite was a bit disappointed, having grown a fondness for combat, but she was thankful for having the tour that she did.
Once she was back in New Acadia she made a beeline for her childhood home. She came back to her old house finding it boarded up and looking as if it had been abandoned for quite sometime. People who knew Aphrodite (not really friends in this case) told her with heavy hearts that her mother had died during rioting which resulted in the break-in and eventual burning of the house. For the first time in fourteen years Aphrodite broke down and cried. Her mother, the person who taught her to be strong, was dead. Burned alive while Aphrodite was crawling through mud and blood in a country thousands of miles away. She felt lost for the very first time.
It didn't take long for her to get back on her feet, but she'll never forget her mother.
Aphrodite found herself lusting to be at the forefront of a battle again, to be an imposing figure again. She got herself a place and advertized herself as a mercenary to some of the less-desirable members of society. She also was recruited to be a protector or a bodyguard of sorts for those who could afford to pay. To her, it felt good to hold a gun again.
Additional Information:
- Aphrodite isn't fond of augmented people. viewing them as "cheaters" who are too lazy to improve their physical body through excerise and hard work.
- Aphrodite has a moral code, but she isn't afraid to work for those who aren't ... beneficial to society.
- She is mainly hired by corporations who wish to gather soldiers to fight in so-called "shadow wars".
- Touch her and she'll break your face.