Esther Voclain

Esther Voclain is the captain of the Nightshade.

She is written by Luigi87.

Biography
A spacer born in 2203 and raised on the colony of Adam-2, Esther was merely four years old when the colony declared its independence from the Earth government. This brought about an upraising involving much hard work and labour. The colony needed to remain self-sufficient due to a lack of flow of resources from any planetary body, which boosted the use of genetic engineering food. Unfortunately the first few years were wrought with much crime and piracy until the Adam-2 government began to get things under control.

Esther is the daughter of Luck Voclain, a tradesman who believed as long as one worked hard, things would pay off in the end. A true optimist, yet only half that optimism rubbed off on his daughter. Esther herself was far more concerned about her father’s health as he struggled to and from work every day, pushing his body to its limits. She feared one day the man would work himself right into his grave. Fortunately Esther was merely being dramatic, as her father was actually the peak of physical health from his years of hard work and healthy lifestyle. There was no danger to his life, and the man rather enjoyed his work, Esther however believed there had to be a better way.

When official trade treaties and routes had opened up between independent colonies and the planetary bodies in 2220, Esther, now 17, finally determined what she wanted to do with her life. She enrolled in the University of Adam-2, and decided to major in entrepreneurship. Esther was determined to begin her own courier and taxi service in the active solar system, and finally get off this floating metallic slab. All she needed was the knowledge, ship, contacts, and money to get her started! So she began with the knowledge. Esther also took a minor in stage acting, as a good saleswoman needs to know how to sell (see: lie) in a believable way.

Esther graduated in 2226 with honours, though she was still seventh overall in her class. She didn’t mind though, seven was a lucky number, and for a girl planning to open her own business, she needed all the luck she could get—and she did not mean using her father’s name.

For eight months Esther planned and made connections to various companies on Adam-2, she of course had no means of contacting anyone off-colony yet, and with her mission statement fully prepared, all Esther needed to finally achieve her dream, other than the years it would take to make it rich, was get money for a start-up, and a ship to live, travel, and work in. Finally a bank on Adam-2—under the understanding that her father would be a co-signer—would loan her the money to start her courier business. Esther ecstatically hopped a transport shuttle to Earth colony Kaz-1, and frantically began to bargain hunt for the best inexpensive freighter class ship that would serve as her headquarters and residence.

Of course the girl still had the issue of finding essential employees such as a pilot and a navigator...

Physical Appearance
Five foot six inches tall, with neck-length hair one would described to be chestnut coloured, and a light complexion. Her eyes are a deep brown, and while they are not heterochromatic, there is a slight discolouration in her left eye’s hue, likely a birth defect. Thin yet with toned muscles, as expected of a girl growing up doing laborious tasks on an Independent colony. Esther always wears a very short neck-scarf tied around her neck, usually either red or yellow, depending on her mood.

While aboard her ship, she often wears a very old restored brown aviator’s jacket over her shoulders like a cape, leaving the sleeves vacant. To go with this look Esther often wears a pair of classic aviators on her head, but seemingly never wears them over her eyes like a person normally would. Most commonly Esther usually wears a either a t-shirt or a tank-top, most commonly white, that cuts off just above her midriff. While aboard her ship she most commonly wears form fitting shorts with racing stripes up the sides, a belt, and comfortable shoes, however when out she usually conforms to wearing long pants, and either black or brown boots that are probably steel-toed.

Esther keeps an 8” nanotech combat knife safely secured in a holster on her belt at the back. She carries no firearm, as Esther has never had any dexterity with such weapons.

Personality and Traits
A dedicated young woman with a passion for her work. With aspirations of opening her own business, she studied multiple acting techniques. Of course her skill with these techniques varies altogether. She may be seen as greedy, as she does have a strong liking of money.

Primary Combat Style
Not much of a fighter, other than the basics taught to all students growing up on Adam-2, Esther specializes with the use of a single nanotech combat knife. Everyone should know basic self-defence, and in Esther’s case, the basics are where she stopped.