Ashley Veronica(Jina’s former best friend — once warm and hopeful, now wounded and hardened after emotional fallout during college and a traumatic event that changed her forever.)

(Note: Is also a mother)

Age (In-Game):
35

Age Range (Vocal):

Early-to-mid 30s

Tone & Delivery Style: 

Grounded and emotionally real — like someone trying to stay strong for others but still carrying invisible wounds  

Naturally compassionate and steady, but with a subtle layer of sadness or bitterness beneath the surface  

When angry or defensive, she sounds emotionally raw, not loud — like someone who avoids confrontation but will stand her ground if pushed  

Voice has a maternal, nurturing warmth, especially in her earlier years, but can shift to cold, protective distance later on

Personality in Voice:  

Supportive and sincere in tone, especially in flashbacks or “softer” scenes  

Her voice shows a lingering pain, the kind that comes from betrayal by someone you once loved or trusted. Speaks with emotional hesitation at times — like she’s still processing what happened, and unsure how much to say  

Can sound resigned, as if trying to convince herself she’s over it… but she’s not  

When speaking about her family or future, she lights up briefly — a glimpse of who she used to be

Emotional Range:

The VA should be capable of expressing:    

Warm, trustworthy energy, 

Lingering resentment or regret, 

Controlled emotional breakdowns, 

Protective strength, especially in present-day scenes    

Vulnerability that slowly slips through during confrontation

Character Summary for Voice Interpretation:

Ashley Veronica represents the kind of person who wanted peace but was pulled into chaos. Once the emotional anchor for Jina Kim during their early years at Crimson Bluff University, she was left hurt and betrayed after Jina's descent into obsession and control under Markus Lloyd. Ashley picked herself back up, built a quiet life in El Paso, and tried to heal, but the past doesn't forget. And when that past comes knocking, her voice tells you everything: the heartbreak, the buried loyalty, the self-worth she fought to rebuild. She’s not a victim — she’s a survivor. And her voice? It should remind us of what it sounds like to choose yourself, even when it hurts.