the personality

likes • western riding, herding, Shepard breeds, Whiskey, leather goods, black liquorice
dislikes • untrained dogs, wine, skinny jeans, heels
strengths • lasso work, holding her liquor, tracking, long distance riding
weaknesses • English style riding, people with tattoos, riding a bike, book smarts (wasn't the best student)
dreams • partake in a rodeo, own a ranch
fears • snake bites (got bit by a Western Diamondback rattler)
overall personality • Vi is a strong-headed gal, something she picked up after all her years on ranches. She's a dedicated and focused worker but knows how to throw down a few shots if asked. Making friends isn't too difficult in her later years, as she is a talkative person. She loves meeting new people and chatting, especially at the tack store.

Though Vi has a feminine face, she can be a force of nature if her buttons are pushed right. Her lithe and strong frame does well in a fight or handling cattle. If anything was to become physical, Vi would rather have an arm wrestle than a fist.

the history

father • Richard Olson, 48, former Air Force LT. - works at the AirPort
mother • Lydia Olson, 47, rancher
siblings • none
important people • the family's three cattle dogs, Huey, Luey and Duey
hometown • Luke Air Force Base, AZ
overall history • Violet is the daughter of an Assiniboine woman and a Caucasian air force lieutenant. Her parents, Lydia and Richard met in New Mexico when Richard was two years in the service. Liking the idea of a chance to get out of her small town, Lydia followed Richard. It was a true love story, of two young people following their dreams.

Vi was born in Arizona on Luke Air Force Base. She grew up in an interesting world of being an air force kid but also ranching. Her mother was raised on ranching and horse riding, passing her knowledge to her daughter. While Richard was on base, Lydia took Violet on her job helping the local ranches that were close to wherever they traveled.

Even though Violet was never in a place for more than two years, she enjoyed traveling. While making friends was difficult, and the constant moving a bit tiring – there was plenty of adventure and she kept busy.

When she hit her teens, the Olson's landed in Dublin. While beautiful, Violet couldn’t get that much of the ranch itch she wanted. She did, however, pick up a bit of sheep herding – which kept her occupied. The family managed to stay in Ireland for six years before Richard was honorably discharged after 30 years of service.

Lydia and Richard settled on a place called Hickstead. Violet took to the town like a fly to honey. Horses and cattle herding were abundant, and it finally felt like home after nineteen years of travel. Violet found a job at the local tack store and is assisting at Diesel ranch with their herd.

Even after a year, she finds it a bit difficult to settle down. All the years of relocating have made her feel like she must uproot again, even though she knows Hickstead will be her final station. At least, for now.

the role player

alias • aofie
age • starfish
other characters • some peanut m&m's