Asher
IC Info:
Asher is a Scots-Mexican fellow originally from the London area who relocated to California in his early 20s to attend Stanford University's graduate school for Mathematics. Since then, he's been a professional gambler, well-known (and alternately loved or despised in Las Vegas) for playing just about any version of poker that's on offer. He usually does terrible at roulette, people might notice, which suggests his winnings are pure skill, not luck.
For those in the know, he is a Disciple of the Order of Hermes, of House Fortunae. He's been Awake for over fifteen years, and is known to be particularly well-versed in the Ars Fortunae, of course, but also known for skill with Ars Mentis and Ars Conjunctionalis. He's never had an apprentice formally, but has offered tips and advice to young mages from the beginning. Being tied down to teaching doesn't appeal to him much, unless he had a really awesome student.
He's a very confident, charming sort of guy, though there's always some question about how deep it goes, and how much of it is a veneer. He also has a certain something about him that leads to wondering what's beneath that surface.
Soundtrack:
- Black Sabbath, "Heaven and Hell"
- Black Sabbath, "NIB"
- Blue Oyster Cult, "Burnin' For You"
- Cheap Trick, "Reach Out"
- Deep Purple, "Soldier of Fortune"
- Foo Fighters, "Learn to Fly"
- Front 242, "Welcome to Paradise"
- George Michael, "Freedom '90"
- Halestorm, "Everyone Dies (Heaven Isn't Where We Belong)"
- Halestorm, "Uncomfortable"
- Joe Walsh, "Life’s Been Good"
- John Lennon, "Instant Karma!"
- Living Colour, "Cult of Personality"
- Metallica, "Master of Puppets"
- Motorhead, "Ace of Spades"
- Nine Inch Nails, "Closer"
- Nirvana, "The Man Who Sold the World"
- Pretty Reckless, "Heaven Knows"
- Rolling Stones, "Sympathy for the Devil"
- Rolling Stones, "Tumblin' Dice"
- Rush, "Roll the Bones"
- Thin Lizzy, "Hollywood (Down on Your Luck)"
- Tool, "Parabol/Parabola"
| Full Name: | Asher MacKenzie |
| Position: | Investor, professional gambler |
| Demeanor: | Jester |
| Apparent Age: | Late 30s |
| Height: | 6'4" |
| Hair: | Brown |
| Eyes: | Brown |
| Faction: | The Traditions |
| Tradition: | Order of Hermes |
| Sub-Faction: | House Fortunae |
| Chantry: | Ascension Lodge |
| Posh English Dude | He comes across as a very classy fellow at first... |
| Boystown Resident | He identifies as bisexual. |
| Just for Fun: | For funtimes, he enjoys nightclubs, movies, dancing, playing piano, playing with his cats, reading, walking along the beach, and flirting like mad. |
| Set in His Ways: | Ash is stubborn when he sets his mind to something. You'd have better luck moving a crosstown bus with your bare hands than changing his mind. |
| Oh, that smile: | His easy smile has a certain je ne sais quoi that draws the eye and the heart. |
| Bobbi: | Pretty redheaded lass who owns a different bar but frequents the Family Business. Funny, pleasant to talk to. |
| Damon: | Exceptionally handsome bar owner with a voice like life itself. If he'd swing my way, I'd certainly find out his deepest desires with glee. Alas, it seems he only likes the ladies, so I'll settle for friendship. |
