Anna Fletcher

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Location: Sakhal
Occupation: Trader and Market Owner

Character Overview

• Anna Fletcher is a compassionate, resourceful survivor with a mysterious past. She operates Fletcher’s Market, a sanctuary for trade and community support. Anna’s gentle demeanor and welcoming nature make her a beloved figure among the survivors, but her family history—rooted in organized crime—reveals a darker side that she continually wrestles with. While she tries to live by a code of nonviolence, her sharp instincts and survival skills often come to the surface when faced with threats, especially from the undead she calls “prey.”

Backstory and Origins

• Anna grew up in North Carolina, leading a relatively comfortable life with her mother after her parents separated. Her mother’s hidden wealth shielded her from many hardships, and Anna pursued her passions in art and photography. However, her family ties to Poland brought unexpected revelations: her grandfather was a high-ranking criminal, a legacy that Anna has mixed feelings about. Moving to Poland to connect with her heritage, she discovered her family’s violent streak, a trait that has surfaced in her during the apocalypse as she creatively dispatches the undead. Despite her pacifist values, Anna’s family history looms in the background, complicating her relationships and her sense of identity.

Personality and Traits

• Anna is compassionate, artistic, and grounded in a sense of empathy. She sees herself as a helper and strives to create safe spaces for others, both through her market and her supportive interactions. However, her connection to violence—though often directed at the undead—reveals a hidden side of her. She is introspective, questioning her own motivations and morality, especially as memories of her family’s criminal activities resurface.

Relationships

• Tex: Anna has a strong bond with Tex, viewing him almost like an older brother. He’s a grounding presence, even if his protective nature sometimes frustrates her. She values his guidance and often works alongside him on missions or supply runs.
• Victoria Gold: Victoria is one of Anna’s closest confidants, and the two share an understanding of each other’s darker sides. They know each other’s secrets and support each other in maintaining their facades for the community.
• Pat: Anna has a more complex, casual relationship with Pat. He reminds her of her family, embodying some of the qualities that feel like “home” to her, though she’s aware that any bond with him might not last.
• Shaggy: Anna respects Shaggy and appreciates his mechanical expertise. She frequently collaborates with him on supply runs or supports him with resources for Sakhal Auto’s.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Trader and Negotiator: Anna has a natural talent for trade and negotiation, making her market a central hub for supplies. Her empathy allows her to understand people’s needs, and her resourcefulness helps her source even the rarest items.
• Survival Skills: Anna has learned to survive in the wilderness, using techniques she picked up watching hunting shows and her experience with her family. Her stealth and resourcefulness allow her to navigate dangerous areas and acquire supplies without drawing attention.
• Dual Nature: Anna’s history has endowed her with a hidden resilience and capability for violence. Although she suppresses these instincts, they emerge in moments of crisis, especially when dealing with the undead or protecting those she cares about.

Roleplay Guidelines and Interaction Tips

• Warm and Empathetic: Anna is approachable and genuinely cares for others. Survivors visiting Fletcher’s Market can expect a friendly, nonjudgmental reception, with Anna going out of her way to make people feel safe and supported.
• Pacifist with a Dark Edge: While she avoids unnecessary violence, Anna is not afraid to defend herself or others. Survivors might notice her willingness to get her hands dirty when dealing with zombies or feel a hint of her family’s criminal legacy when she speaks.
• Secretive and Loyal: Anna is fiercely loyal to those she trusts, especially Tex and Victoria. She keeps her past and family connections closely guarded, and only those she truly trusts are privy to the more complex aspects of her personality.

Notable Events and Memories

• Family Connection to Organized Crime: Anna’s family, especially her grandfather, was deeply involved in organized crime. While she tries to distance herself from this past, it sometimes surfaces in her instincts and actions, leading her to question her identity.
• Loss of Her Brother, Sam: Although Anna and Sam were not close, his death affected her deeply. She often wonders if things could have been different had she been closer to him before the apocalypse.
• Survival through Stealth: After an ordeal where she had to survive on mushrooms for days, Anna realized her resilience and ingenuity. This experience reinforced her dedication to helping others through Fletcher’s Market.

Future Aspirations and Goals

• Anna dreams of expanding Fletcher’s Market into a more established community center, where survivors can gather safely, trade, and find comfort. She also hopes to reconcile her past with her present, finding a way to help others while keeping her family’s darker legacy at bay. Her relationship with Victoria could also lead to a deeper partnership, as they both navigate their shared secrets.

Contribute to Anna’s Story

Anna is an enigmatic figure with a caring heart and a hidden past. If you have stories or encounters with Anna that reveal new facets of her character, feel free to share them in the helpdesk channel on Discord. Your contributions enrich the narrative and help paint a fuller picture of Anna’s journey in DZXRP.