Description 

Ace of Hearts
Zadie Holt was born in 1884 in the Oklahoma Territory to a struggling ranching family. Her mother died when she was very young, and her father spent long stretches away on cattle drives, leaving Zadie to learn how to take care of herself from an early age. Growing up in the harsh frontier, she became clever and resourceful, picking up small cons, livestock thefts, and smuggling jobs while still a teenager. By the age of 20, Zadie had already built a reputation for being daring, quick-witted, and unafraid to take risks to survive in a world where only the clever and the tough thrived.

Physically, Zadie has pale skin dotted with freckles and light ginger hair that she usually keeps tied back for practicality. Her light brown eyes are sharp and calculating, constantly observing the world around her. Lean and athletic, she dresses in practical, rugged frontier clothing that allows her to move freely, reflecting her upbringing under the harsh sun and her life on the move.

In addition to her natural cunning, Zadie possesses a bold and independent spirit. She thrives on risk and enjoys outsmarting those who underestimate her, yet she is loyal to the few people she truly trusts. Though she can be charming and persuasive when necessary, there is always a hint of danger in her presence, a reminder that she has survived by her wits and skill in a world where kindness often comes at a cost. Zadie is resourceful, clever, and adaptable, with a sharp mind that has allowed her to carve out a life for herself despite the odds stacked against her.

Early Life 

The loving outlaw
Zadie

Present Life 

Dealing new cards, 1904
Zadie

Affiliations 

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Quotes 

“Don’t mistake kindness for weakness.”
“Keep your friends close, but your secrets closer.”
“Trust is earned, not given, and I don’t hand it out easily.”
“I’ve learned the hard way, the world doesn’t care about fair.”
“I take what I need, not what I’m told I can have.”
“Money, luck, and skill, I’ve got at least two of those.”
“Some people dream of freedom, I live it.”
“I don’t cry over spilled whiskey.”
“Some call it chaos, I call it opportunity knocking.”
“I may be young, but I’ve got more charm than your whole town.”
“I run with Heart, but I rarely let it beat too slow.”
“I may look harmless, but I’ve got more tricks than a card deck.”
“Flirt with me, or fear me, your choice.”
“I like my whiskey neat and my crimes messy.”
“I don’t chase trouble… trouble usually comes running to me.”
“I don’t play fair… I play smart.”
“I steal more than hearts, but that’s a story for another time.”

Trivia 

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Spoiler: Aliases

"Heart"
Zadie's "criminal" nickname that she goes by.

Spoiler: Zadie's Previous Horses

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