Lian

Introduction
Lian Sho was originally invented as a Dungeons & Dragons player character, for the Spelljammer setting. She saw little use in the campaign however, on account of being a back-up character. Lian was later repurposed for Starscape (And ItC) filling the same role, as a ship mechanic.

Description & Information.
Lian Sho was taught her mechanic skills by her late father, who was a mercenary tasked with waging war against the enigmatic forces of the Loval System. While on Loval, Lian's father became afflicted with a terrible disease, which turned his fluids into a greasy, oil-like substance, slowly decaying his organs. Lian's father perished, before she reached adulthood. Due to the time spent with her father on loval, Lian would contract the same disease. Hellbent on finding a way to survive her affliction, Lian swore to avenge her father by living through his affliction. Lian turned to bio-mechanics, replacing her own vital organs with synthetic ones to counter the effects of the disease. Though Lian has slowed the process of the condition, she is still on a timer. Lian uses all of her free-time to research potential cures and solutions to her affliction, caring little for leisure or vice. Currently, Lian works as a mechanic aboard the Bastion, where she is typically referred to as 'The Boiler Woman', because of the time she spends within the working spaces of the ship.

Design and Development.
Lian has remained very similar to her original drawings, though the shape of her coat and prosthetics has changed, somewhat.

Trivia.

 * Lian was originally created for use in the same campaign that saw the invention of the earliest Spike version. Lian was played while Spike was recovering from wounds he suffered after an encounter with his father. Lian developed feelings for Ace because of the bravery she observed, this attraction ultimately resulted in pairing up with Ace's own crush, as opposed to Ace himself. Ever since, Lian has canonically identified as Lesbian, nothing else remains canon.
 * Lian was visually inspired by Knives Chau, from the Scott Pilgrim franchise, and Rose Tico, from the Star Wars sequel trilogy.
 * It is often joked that Lian vomits motor-oil, because of her role as a mechanic.
 * Lian can do the twist, a dance from the end of the 1950's.
 * Lian has formed a deep crush on Kei. Kei however, is unaware of Lian's existence.
 * Lian's prosthetic arm and leg were not replacements, as she was born with partially underdeveloped limbs.