Astrid (Ginger Snap)

Biography
Born to well off middle class parents, Astrid was raised in the city of Iroas Harbor. The redheaded girl was born with medical conditions that made her frail but she was still a fighter and beat the doctor’s projections of how long she would live. After Astrid got her powers, she was not healed of her afflictions but she did find a new way to overcome them by syphoning the life out of other people. She did not enjoying doing but she was willing to do what she had to, to survive.

Astrid worked as a hero by herself for some time after getting used to her powers. She only ever had to take down lower level criminals like thieves, murders or drug dealers compared to the powered criminals her peers dealt with.

Relationship
Astrid had noticed the hero of Fulgar City and decided to try and meet him. She ended up saving David after his fight with Flamethrower. She left David confused but then asked him out when they met again in a convenience store. The two were quickly lovers and enjoyed each other’s company in romantic dates. After an attack by Legion, David’s powers were revealed. Astrid soothed David since she already knew and revealed her powers. The duo fought crime together eventually leading to a standoff against a now stronger Legion.

Death
On a moonlit night, Astrid and David were out on a date when Legion decided to make his move. After Legion threatened the city population, the pair leaped into action and met him in an abandoned cabin that was in the woods outside the city. Astrid and David fought with their various Legion attackers until Legion managed to get the upper hand. With a quick pull of a trigger, Legion shot Astrid. This caused David to explode with emotion, which lead to him bolting to Astrid where she died in his arms.

Powers
This is a list of Astrid’s powers where even her negative abilities were considered a strength for her.

Strengths
-         Translucent energy wings that allow limited flight and mild protection.

-         Control over plant life that allowed her to grow vicious vines to attack her enemies.

-         Ability to leech the life force of other people when in contact with them. She was also able to do this through the vines she attacked with.

-         High agility that allowed for quick and decisive maneuvers.

Weaknesses
-         Due to the illnesses she was born with, every day is a gift. She is slowly dying which was made even worse when her powers awakened. She must leech the life off other people every few days or else she will die.

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