"Say that again and I'll pull out your tongue and feed it to you."
— N'jaksha standing up for Faiyhe
Even when she was a cub, Njaksha Ashmane had trouble fitting in with the charr society. She preferred magic over iron and possessed a love for humans and their gods—combined, these attributes made her the perfect target for bullying. Njaksha became accustomed to the severe ostracization she received as a result of her peculiar and distasteful interests. But Njaksha viewed her isolation as an opportunity to study as much as she could about the human gods and their history. Still, even though she appeared careless about her social situation, she was secretly concerned with her reputation. The fact that her parents were famous soldiers with the heart of a true warrior put immeasurable pressure on her. But when she met Faiyhe Sunclaw, whose uncanny stupidity marked him as a target for bullying, her strength and self-confidence grew as she got closer to him, and for the first time, she realized she had someone she wanted to protect.
In most cases, Njaksha is never seen without a menacing snarl on her face. Her quiet and reserved temperament creates an air of mystery and formidability about her. Anyone who angers her would wish he was never born. But underneath that rigid exterior is a soft and compassionate heart. From what she had learned about the human gods, she especially appreciates Melandru, as Njaksha has an affinity for the earth element. She has a talent for noticing slight movements and differences in her surroundings from her peripheral vision. Her greatest fear is failing to protect Faiyhe Sunclaw. She is bad at expressing positive emotions.
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