Franny Francine Mears

Summary

Francine, commonly known as Franny, is a 5'7" Asian woman with a formidable presence, residing in the sprawling cyberpunk city of Neo-Talamanih. Known as Gina Calderon’s steadfast personal assistant and bodyguard, she navigates the shadowy underworld with a mix of sharp wits and formidable combat skills.

History

Born into a strict household with deep ties to the Tlamanih cartels, Franny was groomed for a life she ultimately rejected. Instead of following in her family's footsteps, she pursued and completed a degree in biotech engineering. After college, she chose a different path by becoming the personal assistant and bodyguard to Gina Calderon, a friend she met during her studies. This decision marked a significant departure from her expected role within her powerful family.

Motivations

Franny's motivations are deeply personal. She leads a seemingly ordinary life as a personal assistant with an underlying desire to escape the dangerous influence of her family and their cartel connections. By focusing on Gina’s safety and professional development, Franny finds purpose and a sense of control that her destined path in the cartel would never have allowed. Her commitment to Gina’s well-being and their shared success acts as her quiet rebellion against her predetermined fate.

Powers/Tactics

As an expert martial artist and tactician, Franny excels in hand-to-hand combat and strategic thinking, often engaging multiple opponents, including those with cybernetic enhancements. Her training sessions with Neo-Talamanih's elite not only keep her skills sharp but also allow her to stay connected with the city’s power dynamics. In combat, she uses her environment to her advantage, employing a mix of traditional martial arts techniques and improvised strategies to outmaneuver her adversaries.

Appearance

Franny is of Chinese descent and stands at a solid 5'7". She has long black hair, dark eyes and perfect, unblemished skin. She conveys a lithe strength and posture screaming her readiness and capability to handle physical threats. Typically dressed in tight fitting yoga outfits or track suits, her appearance blends professional restraint with tactical practicality.

Personality

Franny has a driven and methodical nature, peppered with an elitist sense of humor that hints at her complex upbringing. Despite the high stakes of her daily responsibilities, she maintains a cool demeanor, always calculating the best move in any situation. Her loyalty to Gina and subtle defiance of her family’s expectations reveal a deep-seated courage and independence.

Recent Events

In the events of Neon Shadows #4, it is assumed that Franny has been killed or transformed into some kind of Deucalion clone. Her dismembered body was found in the parking garage dumpster at Gina's apartment complex. Her brain was removed from the body.