Commander Jane Shepherd

Character Information:

• Name: Jane Shepard
• Nickname: Commander, Shep - informally by close allies
• Gender: Female
• Sexual Orientation: Bisexual
• Age: 32 years old chronologically but 30 biologically due to Cerberus resurrection
• Race: Human
• Ethnicity: Earthborn
• Nationality: Earthborn
• Class: Soldier

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Appearance:

• Hair: Fiery red kept short shoulder length and out of the way
• Skin Tone: Pale, with a smattering of light freckles across her nose and cheeks.
• Eyes: A piercing, grey-green. They are sharp and observant, often scanning a room or a person with a calculating gaze.
• Facial Structure: A strong, determined jawline and high cheekbones speak to her resilience. She has a few small, faded scars—a small one on her chin, another cutting through her left eyebrow—from years of combat.
• Distinctive Features: The scars from her death and resurrection are faint but present—thin, silvery lines on her cheek, neck, and collarbone, barely visible except in certain lighting.
• Body: Athletic and toned with defined abs. DD-cup breasts, with a strong core, and defined legs. A small, faded N7 tattoo is located on her left shoulder blade.
• Clothing: Hoodie: A black, zip-up hoodie made of a cotton-polyester fleece blend It features a full-length front zipper with a custom metal N7 zipper pull, The most recognizable detail is the red and white N7 stripe that runs down the right sleeve (from the shoulder to the cuff), The N7 logo is embroidered on the right chest.
• Underneath: Shepard typically wears a simple black t-shirt underneath the hoodie. She pairs the hoodie with black cargo military pants. These are described as having subtle silver lines or piping down the side.
• Accessory: Alliance dog tags on her neck.

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Personality:

• Jane Shepard is a complex individual driven by a potent mix of unwavering determination and profound compassion. Her difficult upbringing instilled in her a fierce resilience and an unyielding drive to survive, which now fuels her ambition and refusal to back down, no matter the odds. Beneath a hardened exterior lies a deep empathy for others. She views her squadmates as family, fiercely protective of their well-being, and is driven by a desire to protect the innocent and fight for justice. Shepard is a natural leader, inspiring loyalty and trust through her tactical brilliance, strategic mind, and decisive nature. However, the burden of command weighs heavily on her, and she constantly second-guesses her decisions, haunted by the potential loss of life. This responsibility can sometimes push her towards ruthlessness, as she prioritizes the greater good, even if it means making painful sacrifices. Her "renegade" streak allows her to bend the rules when necessary, though she avoids unnecessary cruelty, guided by a strong moral compass. The ghosts of her past, particularly the Torfan incident, linger in her mind, serving as a constant reminder of the consequences of her actions. The loss of innocent lives weighs heavily on her conscience, occasionally clouding her judgment and leading to moments of self-doubt. Despite this, Shepard strives to learn from her mistakes and push forward, driven by a desire to create a better future. Her resilience, compassion, and unwavering determination make her a force to be reckoned with, even as she carries the scars of her journey.
• Likes: The Citadel, The Normandy, her crew, Purgatory Bar in the Citadel, Captain David Anderson, Admiral Hackett, Drinking - in moderation, Dancing - even though she's terrible at it, All other alien species - but is not too sure about Batarians, Omni-gel
• Dislikes: The Reapers, Betrayal, Bureaucracy & red tape that slows down urgent action, Ambassador Udina, Slavers
• Profession: Alliance Navy officer, Commanding officer of the SSV Normandy, First Human Spectre - elite special task force of the Citadel Council in which humanity seeks a greater role.
• Traits: A balance of Paragon & Renegade - depending on the circumstances, Charismatic, Determined, Loyal, Compassionate, Strong moral compass - doing whats right, Stoic, Leader
• Sexual Behavior: Switch - Domininant or Submissive
• Speech: American accent, Confident and authoritative, commanding attention whether in battle or negotiations. Often speaks with a calm, steady tone, but his voice hardens during moments of anger or urgency.

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Skills:

• Due to his special forces training from the Interplanetary Combatives Training program, Commander Shepard is considered to be one of the most famous soldiers in the Alliance Navy.
• Shepard gains extensive military training, whether combat, biotic or engineering. Shepard also gains powers and abilities according to her class, be it a soldier, infiltrator, engineer, or any biotic class (adept, sentinel or vanguard).
• Expert Martial Artist: Shepard is trained in hand-to-hand combat, as she can fight enemies such as ex-N7 Kai Leng or Saren Arterius or even the tougher enemies like the yahg Shadow Broker.
• Master Leadership: Shepard has drawn upon countless followers, including those of her crew, due to Shepard having a gift of being a great military leader who has extensive combat experience and is highly charismatic.
• Peak physical condition: As a highly experienced Alliance soldier, Shepard is at peak physical condition, making her capable of fighting in countless battles without exhaustion.
• Expert Driver: Shepard is a skilled driver, capable of driving various types of infantry fighting vehicles such as the M35 Mako and the M44 Hammerhead.
• Expert Pilot: Shepard is also an expert pilot, as she can be seen piloting various X3M shuttles on the Citadel, Omega and in Nos Astra on Illium.
• Master Strategist: Shepard can organize a plan to fight the enemy in countless missions, using intelligence received from allies and the enemy's weakness to her advantage.

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Background:

• Born on 11th April, 2154, Shepard is a graduate of the Systems Alliance's N7 special forces program (service no. 5923-AC-2826), a veteran of the 2176 Skyllian Blitz on Elysium, and is initially assigned to the SSV Normandy SR-1 as an executive officer in 2183, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Shepard later becomes the first human to join the Special Tactics and Reconnaissance (Spectres), an elite special task force for the Citadel Council. Shepard is also a biotic, having received secondary exposures to element zero in 2168 and officially detected as one in 2171.

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Misc

• Thermal clips let guns fire with more power, and soldiers can pop in a new clip instead of waiting for the gun to cool, but the in-gun cooling tech was sacrificed to make room for the thermal clips - so it's similar to live ammunition, Shepard did ads for various stores around the citadel with her quote "This is Commander Shepard and this is my favorite store in the Citadel" for a discounts